Since 1983, the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City has offered courses leading to theological degrees for deacon candidates and lay leaders. The program is designed to provide a solid grounding in theology and to empower the Catholic faithful in Oklahoma to go make disciples. Through continuing study, students become better equipped to serve others and to live out their baptismal calling. 

Affiliated with Newman University in Wichita, Kansas, the Archdiocesan 2nd Degree in Theology Program currently offers a robust academic curriculum in Catholic theology. Students in the program will study Sacred Scripture, Church History, Moral Theology, Ecclesiology, Thomistic Philosophy, Christology, the Sacraments, Catholic Doctrine, the New Evangelization, as well as selected elective topics. 

 

Options for Completion of the Second Degree in Theology Program

• The Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Theology, awarded by Newman University, Wichita, KS.  This degree consists of 30 hours credit in theological study (9 core courses; 1 elective).  This program of studies is designed for those with a previous degree.
• The Archdiocesan Diploma which is awarded for successful completion of 30 hours credit in theological studies (9 core courses; 1 elective).  This diploma is earned by those without a previous degree.

Additional Options:

• For persons wanting to earn their first undergraduate degree, additional courses and/or other requirements may be needed.  This determination is made upon the submission and evaluation of previous transcripts

• Courses may also be taken for individual course credit to be transferred to another institution, for personal enrichment, or for continuing education.

General Information for Students enrolling in the Second Degree in Theology Program

Admission to the program

New students may enroll in college-level theology courses through the Blessed Stanley Rother Institute by clicking the registration link for an upcoming course. Students who intend to take courses toward the degree are asked to please have official transcripts of all other college work sent to: 

Newman University, Registrar's Office, 3100 McCormick Ave., Wichita, KS  67213-2097
before the start of classes.

Tuition and Fees  2022-2023

Most courses are 3 credits. Tuition is paid directly to Newman University at a rate of  $135 per credit or $405 per 3 credit course. A $295 instruction and administration fee is paid directly to the Blessed Stanley Rother Institute per course.  Auditing or observing a course for personal enrichment requires only the $95.00 instruction and administration fee per course. All participants are asked to pay in full or complete a payment plan before the start of classes.

Textbooks

Textbooks may be ordered by visiting the Course Schedule page and clicking the icons of the books below class descriptions.  Occasionally, there is a minimal copy fee for supplementary materials that a teacher requests.  Textbook costs are in addition to tuition.

Graduation

Newman University has graduation in May each year.  Our students are welcome, and encouraged, to participate in the Newman Graduations. For May graduation, coursework may be completed either by the end of Fall, Spring, or Summer semester of that academic year.

The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City celebrates the graduation of all students earning degrees and Archdiocesan diplomas.  This celebration usually takes place in mid-May.

Course Locations

Students may attend at any site. Sites are connected via video conferencing technology.

• Catholic Pastoral Center-7501 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK  73132
• Prince of Peace - 1500 Falcon Rd., Altus, OK  73521
• St. Mary - 115 E Street SW, Ardmore, OK  73401-4735
• St. Francis Xavier-110 N. Madison, Enid, OK  73702
• Holy Family-1010 N.W. 82nd St., Lawton, OK  73505
• In addition to these sites, students with the equipment and ability to video conference from home may be allowed to attend classes as individual video conference sites. 

 Information on courses can be obtained at any time from the Blessed Stanley Rother Institute, (405) 721-4208 or rotherinstitute@archokc.org

For information on current course schedules and to register, please visit archokc.org/schedule.