In this MA we feel it is very important to give people the chance to be studying Catholic Theology in both senses of the word: to explore the very rich tradition but also to pursue their own deepest questions about what matters most to them.

My experience with the distance learning MA in Catholic Theology at Durham has been exceptional. The program's flexibility, coupled with a robust and enriching curriculum, has allowed me to balance my studies with personal commitments and busy schedule. The faculty is supportive, and the curriculum is deeply enriching, allowing me to grow both academically and spiritually.

I’d been considering studying Catholic Theology at postgraduate level, but I didn't think I could manage in-person seminars alongside my work commitments. The Distance Learning programme solved my dilemma by offering access to Durham’s academic expertise on a flexible basis, without sacrificing intellectual rigor. The modules draw deeply from across the rich Catholic tradition while also engaging with contemporary issues facing the Church and wider society.

With the MA Catholic Theology Distance Learning we have the possibility to open up the fantastic teaching resources that we have here at our Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University and make them accessible to a wider audience of people worldwide.

Studying for the MA at Durham has been a real privilege. I completed the course over two years part-time whilst working and studying to be a deacon in the Catholic church. The course has added a real theological depth to my diaconal formation and given me the confidence to talk about my faith and the church. The support from tutors has been outstanding and I have really enjoyed the range of expertise.

It was a joy to explore diverse thinkers within the Catholic tradition that I wouldn’t otherwise have encountered. Studying the MA enabled me to think critically about contemporary issues within both the Catholic Church and wider society through a theological lens. It also gave me the skills, knowledge and confidence necessary to enable me to progress to a PhD.