Seminary and Graduate School of Theology - Mundelein Seminary

The Liturgical Institute
Program Information
The Liturgical Institute offers a variety of programs
for education in liturgical studies. A unified,
rites-based curriculum constitutes the
foundation of the program; yet each student’s
particular interests may be integrated into
course work. Personalized mentoring is provided
in view of the student’s ministerial and professional
goals. The musical, artistic, and architectural
dimensions of worship are given
particular emphasis in the curriculum. The Institute
focuses on preparing students for service
to the Church today with a profound appreciation
for her rich Tradition. Students of the
Institute participate in the “life of the liturgy”
with daily Mass and the communal celebration
of Morning and Evening Prayer. The program
of studies is enriched by guest lectures, Institute
conferences and the Hillenbrand Distinguished
Lecture Series. Students are welcome
to participate in all of these.
Master of Arts (Liturgical Studies)
The Master of Arts (Liturgical Studies) is an
academic degree which provides the graduate
with the scholarship to serve as a liturgical
resource to ministries at diocesan and parochial
levels. This degree also qualifies the student
to teach in secondary-education programs or
for further graduate study at the doctoral level.
The program is accredited by the Association
of Theological Schools.
Master of Arts in Liturgy
The Master of Arts in Liturgy is a professional
degree which provides the graduate with theologically
informed skills for practical liturgical
leadership in a diocesan office, parish, or secondary-education
program. The program is
accredited by the Association of Theological
Schools.
Licentiate of Sacred Theology (S.T.L.)
The Licentiate of Sacred Theology (S.T.L.)
with specialization in Sacramental Theology is
a research degree which trains students to
teach a wide variety of courses, from adult
education to graduate courses. The S.T.L. also
prepares graduates for scholarly research in
the field of sacramental and liturgical theology
as well as for teaching in Catholic seminaries,
universities, and colleges. As a canonical degree
of the Ecclesiastical Faculty of Theology,
the S.T.L. is accredited by the Congregation
for Catholic Education of the Holy See. In conjunction
with our Ecclesiastical program, we
offer a concentration in Sacramental / Liturgical
Theology. For further information please
see the Ecclesiastical Bulletin.
Doctorate in Sacred Theology (S.T.D.)
The doctoral program, which is the third cycle
of theological studies, is a two year program of
specialized research in systematic theology. At
the University of Saint Mary of the Lake, the doctoral
program, like the licentiate, offers concentrations
in the Doctrine of God, Christology, Theological
Anthropology, Theological Method, and
Sacramental/Liturgical Theology. The Doctoral
program ordinarily extends over two years and
aims at the completion of the student’s scientific
formation especially through the writing of a doctoral
dissertation. The program presumes superior
achievement at the licentiate level.
The Doctorate in Sacred Theology (S.T.D.) is
the terminal research degree. Its focus is to perfect
the skills of the candidate in the scientific
study of theology and to develop the research
skills necessary for treating theological questions
in depth. As a terminal research degree, the doctorate
prepares students to be university professors,
researchers, and expert resource persons.
A graduate of the S.T.D. program is prepared to
teach theology in a college, seminary, or university,
to conduct independent research and publishing
and to act as a theological resource for a
diocese and diocesan agencies.
For further information on the Liturgical Institute’s
programs please write or phone
Rev. Douglas Martis, Director
The Liturgical Institute
1000 East Maple Avenue
Mundelein, Illinois 60060
Telephone: 847.837.4542
Fax: 847.837.4545
e-mail: litinst@usml.edu
www.liturgicalinstitute.org
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