1. A deeper knowledge of Catholic doctrine and practice. Explore particular areas of Church teaching that interest you, and examine their scriptural and historical foundations. Engage in the pursuit of wisdom through both faith and reason under the instruction of Ave Maria University's top-tier, faithfully Catholic faculty.
2. Research and critical thinking skills. As an M.A. student at AMU, you'll have multiple research papers that will challenge you to dig deeper into specific theological topics and compare and evaluate the insights of different theologians.
3. Practical ways of growing closer to God. Your ultimate goal in life is not your career (though that’s still important), but getting to heaven! By studying Catholic theology at the graduate level, you’ll be learning more about God, the source of all love and joy!