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.
Options for Completion of the Second Degree in Theology Program
Additional Options:
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 2020-2021
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 $95 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.
Click to register for Spring Courses
Course Locations
Students may attend at any site. Sites are connected via video conferencing technology.
Each semester a schedule of courses along with locations and days/dates is published via email, the Sooner Catholic, and on the Archdiocesan website. Information on courses can be obtained at any time from the Christian Leadership Development Office Office, (405) 721-4208 or email cgrimes@archokc.org
For information on current course schedules, please visit archokc.org/schedule.