Academic Partnerships
How Our Partnerships Work
The Theology of the Body Institute has established formal partnerships with accredited Catholic universities to provide clear pathways for students to continue their education. These collaborations allow you to apply your coursework at the Institute toward advanced academic degrees and professional fields. Through these relationships, you can:
Pursue a unique Master of Sacred Arts in partnership with Pontifex University.
Receive tuition reduction for graduate programs in psychology and counseling at Divine Mercy University.
Earn advanced standing credits toward a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies from Holy Apostles College and Seminary.
Each partnership is designed to build upon your formation at the Institute within a formal university setting.
Master of Sacred Arts: Theology of the Body and the New Evangelization
Answer Pope Saint John Paul II’s call for a New Evangelization that is "new in its ardor, methods and expression." This unique Master’s program guides you along the “way of beauty” to engage a culture in need of revitalization.
Offered in a formal partnership between the Theology of the Body Institute and Pontifex University, this program is for those called to unite truth with beauty.
Program Highlights:
Integrate Truth and Beauty: Journey deep into the Theology of the Body and the sacred arts to learn how to communicate the faith in a powerful, new way.
A Unique Hybrid Format: Combine immersive, five-day courses on-site at the Theology of the Body Institute with the flexibility of online learning from Pontifex University.
Become an Agent of Renewal: Gain the theological, philosophical, and cultural understanding needed to become an effective catechist and evangelist for our time.
Earn an Accredited Degree: Upon completion, you will be awarded a Master of Sacred Arts granted by Pontifex University.
Ready to transform the culture through beauty? Discover the full curriculum, credit requirements, and enrollment details below.
Theology of the Body Institute and Divine Mercy University Partnership
The Theology of the Body Institute is excited to announce a partnership with Divine Mercy University in Arlington, Virginia. Divine Mercy University (DMU) is a Catholic graduate school of psychology and counseling, founded in 1999 as the Institute for the Psychological Sciences. The University is dedicated to the scientific study of psychology with a Catholic understanding of the person, marriage and the family. The University offers Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctoral (Psy.D.) degrees in Clinical Psychology, a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Psychology and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Counseling.
Students of the Theology of the Body Institute can earn tuition reduction for DMU online and campus based degree programs, as well as online Certificate programs. This is a tremendous opportunity for TOBI students further their studies and bring TOB into the fields of Psychological Sciences and Counseling.
For more information, or to enroll, please below or contact admissions at Divine Mercy University at 703-416-1441. Be sure to mention you are a Theology of the Body Institute student to receive the tuition reduction!
Theology of the Body Institute and Divine Mercy University Partnership
The Theology of the Body Institute is excited to announce a partnership with Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell, Connecticut. Students of TOBI can earn 2 credits of advanced standing with Holy Apostles’ Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS) online program for each weeklong course completed, up to a maximum of 6 credits. This is a tremendous opportunity for TOBI students to earn non-transferable credits toward an advanced degree earned online. The MAPS program has concentrations in General Studies, Marriage and Family, and Spiritual Direction/Pastoral Counseling. For more information, or to enroll, please contact Dr. Elizabeth Rex at Holy Apostles College and Seminary at ERex@HolyApostles.edu or click below for information on the MAPS program.