Highlights

The academic programs at the Athenaeum of Ohio are offered through three divisions: Mount St. Mary's Seminary, the Lay Pastoral Ministry Program (LPMP), and the Special Studies Division. The seminary division offers a Pre-Theology Program and the Master of Divinity degree to candidates for the Roman Catholic priesthood. The LPMP offers the Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry degree as well as a certificate program in lay ministry. The Special Studies division offers Master of Arts degrees in Biblical Studies, Theology and Pastoral Counseling as well as the Deacon Formation program. Individual classes are also open to qualified non-degree students.

In order to qualify for admission to Athenaeum graduate courses or degree programs, a student ordinarily must have earned a bachelor's degree.

Additional prerequisites for admission to particular courses are indicated in the course descriptions. Additional prerequisites for admission to degree programs are indicated in the descriptions of these programs.

Application forms for the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling and Master of Arts in Theology degree programs are available from the Office of the Registrar. In order to be considered for admission to these degree programs an application must be submitted either by May 1 for autumn quarter admission or by October 15 for winter quarter admission.

In all Athenaeum degree programs, a student has five years from the date of admission to complete the degree program.

University Attributes

The Athenaeum of Ohio is the cornerstone of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. From its 75-acre campus in Cincinnati's Mount Washington suburb, the Athenaeum serves a 19-county archdiocese serving more than 550,000 people. Of the 3,100 living Athenaeum of Ohio graduates, over 1,500 are ordained priests. In addition, there are more than 500 lay alumni of the Athenaeum, ministering directly in parishes, schools, human services agencies and similar organizations.

Degrees Available

• Bachelors
• Masters

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Religious Studies
• Theology

Experience Required

no

The Athenaeum of Ohio's Mission Statement

To prepare men for the Catholic priesthood and diaconate as well as to educate more than 200 additional lay graduate students in two other divisions of the institution - the Lay Pastoral Ministry Program (LPMP) and Special Studies.

Year Founded

1800