Assumption University

What you'll study

Coursework focuses on core areas of Catholic intellectual and social life. Students take classes in Catholic thought, social justice, and ecumenical and interfaith dialogue. In addition to taught courses, learners may undertake a directed reading and complete a major research paper under faculty supervision.

Entry requirements

The published program description does not list specific admission predicates on the programme page. The curriculum and scheduling are structured with the needs of working professionals in mind.

Career prospects

The diploma is explicitly noted as a hiring asset for eight Catholic school boards in Ontario, making it relevant for educators and administrators in Catholic education. The program’s part-time format and topical focus also suit professionals in parish ministry, faith-based community work, and roles that require knowledge of Catholic teaching and interfaith engagement.

Scholarships & funding angle

Assumption University awards 12 scholarships annually to students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Catholic Studies. The program also provides pathways to further graduate credentials by offering advanced standing toward an M.Ed. at the University of Windsor, an M.Div. and M.T.S. at St. Peter’s Seminary, and an M.A. at the University of Detroit Mercy.