Catholic Theological Union
Catholic Theological Union at a Glance
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About Catholic Theological Union
According to Wikipedia, Catholic Theological Union is a private Roman Catholic graduate school of theology in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of the largest Catholic graduate schools of theology in the English speaking world and trains men and women for lay and ordained ministry within the Catholic Church. It was founded in 1968, when three religious institutes united their separate theology programs to form one school. The institution has since gained the sponsorship of twenty-four religious communities. CTU is run and staffed by religious men, religious sisters, and lay men and women. International students constitute nearly one third of the student body. Communicators for Women Religious has office space at CTU.
Catholic Theological Union's Online Degrees
Certificate in Asian Pastoral Theology And Ministry
- Required Credits: 18
- Format: Fully online
Certificate in Biblical Spirituality
- Required Credits: 18
- Format: Fully online
Certificate in Black Theology And Ministry
- Required Credits: 18
- Format: Fully online
Certificate in Catholic Preaching
- Required Credits: 18
- Format: Fully online
Certificate in Hispanic Theology And Ministry
- Required Credits: 18
- Format: Fully online
Certificate in Intercultural Studies
- Required Credits: 18
- Format: Fully online
Certificate in Interreligious Studies
- Required Credits: 18
- Format: Fully online
Certificate in Liturgical Studies
- Required Credits: 18
- Format: Fully online
Certificate in Spiritual Formation
- Required Credits: 24
- Format: Fully online
MA in Hispanic Theology And Ministry
- Required Credits: 36
- Format: Fully online
How Much Does Catholic Theological Union Cost To Attend?
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
Catholic Theological Union's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 231 | 231 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Catholic Theological Union?
Catholic Theological Union is located at 5416 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60615-5698.
How Safe is Catholic Theological Union?
No violent or property offenses were reported on Catholic Theological Union’s campus in 2024. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Catholic Theological Union has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Chicago has a violent crime rate of 0.54% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 3.49%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Catholic Theological Union Known For?
Catholic Theological Union is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
Catholic Theological Union's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Catholic Theological Union's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Catholic Theological Union ranks #88 in the U.S. and #389 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesWho Are Catholic Theological Union's Most Influential Alumni?
Catholic Theological Union's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Social Work, and Criminal Justice. Here are some of Catholic Theological Union's most famous alumni:
