Aquinas Institute of Technology
Aquinas Institute of Technology is an educational institution that is run following Catholic Dominican principles. It is a graduate school based in St. Louis, Missouri. Housed in a building which was a former factory, it is partnered up with Saint Louis University, which is run by the Jesuits.
The school offers certificates, master degrees, and a doctoral degree. These programs are all focused on religious and ministry studies. On-campus degree programs are: Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Theology, Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies, and Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies/Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies/Master of Social Work. There are also online classes offered in these programs: Doctor of Ministry in Preaching, Master of Arts in Health Care Mission, and Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies. In addition to these, graduate certificate programs are available: Graduate certificate in Biblical Studies, Graduate certificate in Pastoral Care, Graduate certificate in Spiritual Direction, and Graduate certificate in Thomistic Studies. There are also non-degree programs.
The number of students enrolled at the Aquinas Institute of Theology is quite low, with the student to faculty ratio a mere 6 to 1. This ensures highly individualized learning.
Students have to look for housing outside of the campus as there are no on-campus housing facilities. Room and board options abound in the surrounding area, however, and the school’s web site offers assistance with regard to information.
The cost of attendance at the Aquinas Institute of Technology is $616 per credit hour for regular programs. It is $651 per credit hour for the Doctor of Ministry program. The school follows an open admission policy. You just need to get in touch with their admissions office for more information.
