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We offer easily customizable courses on evenings and weekends for busy adults who want to grow in knowledge and love of their faith. Enroll in a class, start your Master’s degree, or audit a class for your personal edification.
Admissions should be submitted to the Office of Admissions by the final day of Open Registration for the upcoming semester. The Admissions and Degrees Committee votes on the admission of prospective students only after all application materials have been received.
Admissions Priority Deadline to secure classes and financial aid:
Admission to the School of Theology is on a “rolling” basis. However, there is a priority deadline of June 1st for the Fall Semester and November 1st for the Spring Semester. Applications after the priority deadline will be considered for admission according to the number of spaces available for the semester for which they are applying. The Office of Admissions will review applications upon receipt of all required documents.
- New Fall students: June 1
- New Spring students: November 1
To learn more, please review our Catalog
Admissions:
Phone: 513-233-6126
Email: admissions@athenaeum.edu
Jeff Royer, Registrar
Phone: 513-233-6118
Email: jroyer@athenaeum.edu
We’re here to aid you in pursuing Christ and deeper integration of your faith through lifelong learning. Contact us today with admissions questions!
Academic Calendar
Fall Semester
| May 2, 2024 | First Day of Early Registration for Fall 2024 classes |
| July 5, 2024 | First Day of Open Registration for Fall 2024 classes |
| August 7, 2024 | Last Day of Open Registration for Fall 2024 classes |
| August 21, 2024 | School of Theology evening classes begin |
| August 26, 2024 | Seminary and daytime classes begin |
| September 2, 2024 | Labor Day – no evening classes (daytime classes in session) |
| September 3, 2024 | Friday day of Early Registration for Spring 2025 classes |
| September 6, 2024 | Last Day to Withdraw Without a Grade of ‘W’ |
| October 14, 2024 | Columbus Day – Classes in Session |
| October 21-26, 2024 | Mid-Semester Break – no classes |
| November 1, 2024 | All Saints Day – Classes in Session |
| November 4, 2024 | First Day of Open Registration for Spring 2025 classes |
| November 27-30, 2024 | Thanksgiving Break – No Classes |
| December 9, 2024 | Immaculate Conception – no day classes or exams (evening classes in session) |
| December 9-14, 2024 | Final Week of Classes and Exams |
Spring Semester
| September 3, 2024 | First Day of Early Registration for Spring 2025 classes |
| November 4, 2024 | First Day of Open Registration for Spring 2025 classes |
| December 13, 2024 | Last Day of Open Registration for Spring 2025 classes |
| December 14, 2024 | First Day of Late Registration for Spring 2025 classes |
| January 6, 2025 | Classes begin |
| January 6, 2025 | Theology III Qualifying Exam |
| January 17, 2025 | Last Day to Withdraw Without a Grade of ‘W’ |
| January 20, 2025 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Classes in Session |
| January 23-24, 2025 | March for Life/Seminary Days of Recollection – No Day Classes |
| February 17, 2025 | Presidents’ Day – Classes in Session |
| March 3-8, 2025 | Mid-Semester Break – no classes |
| March 3-7, 2025 | Transitional Deacon Canonical Retreat |
| March 10-14, 2025 | Pastoral Intern Seminar |
| March 10, 2025 | Theology IV MDiv Oral Comprehensive Exams |
| March 12, 2025 | Orientation to MA Research Seminar |
| March 14, 2025 | May 2024 Graduation Applications Due |
| March 21, 2025 | MAB/MACS/MAT Comprehensive Exams |
| April 14-25, 2025 | Holy Week and Octave of Easter – No Classes |
| April 26, 2025 | Spring Semester Classes Resume |
| April 26, 2025 | Cincinnati Transitional Deacon Ordination |
| May 5-9, 2025 | Final Week of Classes and Exams |
| May 10, 2025 | Graduation |
| May 12-16, 2025 | Canonical Retreat for Priesthood Ordination |
| May 17, 2025 | Cincinnati Priesthood Ordination |
| May 23, 2025 | Course Evaluations Due |
| May 23, 2025 | Semester Grades Due |
Some graduate-level evening classes are offered every other year. The table below shows the courses that will be offered in 2025-26 and the courses that will be offered the following academic year. Non-elective courses that are not on this list will be offered every year.
| Fall 2025 | Fall 2026 |
| B 501 (2) Old Testament | B 601 (2) New Testament |
| LS 6000 (2) Theo. of Liturgy | H 570 (2) Church History |
| P 741 (1) Effective Communication | LS 6120 Sacramental Theology |
| P 748 (2) Parish Seminar | S 541 (3) Fundamental Dogma |
| PH 509 (2) Philosophy for Theology | |
| S 614 (2) Foundations for Ministry |
| Spring 2026 | Spring 2027 |
| MT 5000 (2) Fundamental Moral Theology | MT 6000 (2) Catholic Social Doctrine |
| MT 650 (1) Contemporary Issues | S 6110 (2) Ecclesiology |
| P 731 (2) Basic Canon Law | S 613 (1) Domestic Church |
| S 5600 (2) Christology | P 715 (2) Catechesis |
| S 591 (3) Christian Anthropology | P 716 (1) OCIA |
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Course: The Book of Job (B 631)
Professor: Rev. Timothy Schehr
Class Time: 7-9:40 p.m., Tuesdays
Dates: August 26-November 4, 2025
In this course, students will read Job with close attention to its elevated style and vocabulary. The course will focus on the way Job’s character unfolds as he reflects on his circumstances and dialogues with his friends and ultimately learns a profound lesson from God and God’s loyal servants.
Course: Sacred Scriptures Seen Through Sacred Art (CS 512)
Professor: Dr. Cecelia Dorger
Class Time: 7-9:40 p.m., Mondays
Dates: August 25-November 10, 2025
From Early Christianity to the present the practice of rendering sacred themes in art and architectural decoration has been constant. This course explores monuments of architecture, sculpture, and painting inspired by Sacred Scripture. Some of the thematic issues we will consider are Christian art as a facilitator to comprehending Scripture, art as a catalyst for deepened devotion, and Church patronage of religious art and architecture.
Course: Biblical Greek I (GRK 301)
Professor: Rev. Peter Langenkamp
Class Time: 2:05-2:55 p.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays
Dates: August 25-December 12, 2025
This course provides the student with the opportunity to gain fundamental knowledge about the structure and syntax of New Testament Greek. Pronunciation and reading will be emphasized. This course is intended to serve as a foundation for Biblical Greek II.
Course: Biblical Hebrew I (HEB 301)
Professor: Dr. Matthew Genung
Class Time: 2:05-2:55 p.m., Mondays & Wednesdays
Dates: August 25-December 12, 2025
This course provides the student with the opportunity to gain fundamental knowledge about the structure and syntax of Biblical Hebrew.
2025-26 Graduate Tuition
| Per Credit Hour | $600 |
| Per Audit Hour | $300 |
| Per Audit Hour (alumni and senior citizens 65+) | $175 |
2025-26 Certificate Tuition
| Per Credit Hour | $250 |
| Per Audit Hour | $125 |
2025-26 Other Fees
| Late Registration Fee | $40 |
| Graduation Fee | $75 |
| Academic apparel rental for graduation | $40 |
| Lay Ecclesial Formation Project Fee | $135 |
| Credit Card Convenience Fee (for all credit card transactions) | 3% |
College Financing Plan
The College Financing Plan is a tool provided by the U.S. Department of Education. This standardized form helps prospective students calculate their costs and financial aid so they can make an informed decision regarding their enrollment at the institution. This can also be used to compare costs and financial offers from multiple schools.
The College Financing Plan (previously known as the shopping sheet) is required as part of the Principles of Excellence Program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Institutions utilizing this form provide the necessary consumer information required by PL 116-315 § 1018 and 38 U.S.C. § 3679(f).
Financial Aid
The Athenaeum does not participate in Title IV Federal Student Aid programs.
The School of Theology administers its own need-based financial aid for lay students. To be eligible, a student must be admitted and enrolled in a degree or certificate program. For more information, visit the ‘Financial Aid & Scholarships’ tab here.
Other types of aid may be available to enrolled students, including ministry grants or parish scholarships. Students serving as parish catechists may call the Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s Office of Evangelization and Discipleship for information about continuing education grants for catechists.
College Financing Plan Template
This worksheet provides the estimated annual cost of your program, based on the information you provide. The actual cost may differ. If you have questions about items and information referenced in the worksheet, please contact the Registrar: email registrar@athenaeum.edu, phone 513.233.6118.
If you are an educator, Lay Ecclesial Minister or an alum of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology (MTSM), you are eligible for a 25% tuition discount.
- Educators must be employed by an Archdiocese of Cincinnati or Diocese of Covington recognized school.
- Lay Ecclesial Ministers include Directors or Coordinators of Religious Education, Pastoral Associates or Staff, RCIA Directors, Catechists, etc.
- Permanent Deacons* and Priests must be in good standing with the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
- Alumni must have completed a recognized program and obtained a degree or certificate from MTSM.
*The Office of the Diaconate of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is offering an additional 25% for an overall total of 50% off tuition for Permanent Deacons.
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Need-Based Financial Aid
The School of Theology administers its own need-based financial aid for lay students.
To be eligible, a student must be admitted and enrolled in a degree, certificate or endorsement program. Financial Aid Applications for the School of Theology are accepted at designated times throughout the academic year. Students may not receive institutional scholarship awards that exceed the cost of tuition.
For more information about School of Theology financial aid, contact the Office of Admissions or the Office of the Registrar.
The institution is Title IV-eligible, but has elected not to participate in Title IV programs. Eligibility is maintained for the purposes of processing in-school deferment requests for eligible students (i.e., those in at least a half-time rate of pursuit).
Grants, Scholarships, and Other Sources of Aid
We encourage students to be proactive in locating outside sources of financial aid. You may wish to discuss tuition needs with your pastor, as some parishes assist active parishioners with tuition and/or book fees. Catechists may contact the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Office for Evangelization and Discipleship (513-421-3131) for information about the Gabrielle Bouscaren Fund, which offers support for the continuing education of catechists. Some courses may be reimbursed by your place of employment. Members of fraternal, social or civic organizations should explore the possibility of scholarships via their organization.
Priority Deadlines
Priority given to applications received before the dates below. To secure the award, recipients must confirm enrollment by the dates below.
Fall Semester: July 1
Spring Semester: November 1