The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) with a concentration in Synodal Leadership is designed for those seeking a deep theological formation while also exploring and practicing synodality in the life of the Church. This program equips students with the theological, pastoral, and spiritual knowledge needed to participate in and lead synodal processes—fostering listening, discernment, and co-responsibility for the Church's mission in the contemporary world.
The degree offers a flexible online format, making it ideal for students involved in ministry or other professional commitments. Students will engage with the theological foundations of synodality, explore its role in ecclesial leadership, and develop the skills necessary to foster synodal culture in their own communities.
Through an historic partnership, the Hilton Foundation and JST-SCU are providing full-tuition scholarships for a cohort of Catholic religious sisters from the United States to complete this two-year MTS degree. It complements a parallel program by JST-SCU to fund additional partial and full-tuition scholarships, available to all students, to attain the MTS with a concentration in synodal leadership.
JST-SCU is a premier Jesuit theology center and the graduate school of theology of Santa Clara University that forms women and men from across the world to lead and minister in the 21st-century global synodal Church. We bridge rigorous academic contextual theology with lived realities of faith and equip lay and religious students with synodal tools of spirituality, discernment, dialogue, and collaboration to make a difference in the world.
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