American University Saint Joseph

Formation for
Ministry & Service.

Rigorous academic programs in theology and ministerial formation — fully online, designed for ministers, pastoral leaders, and ecclesiastical agents worldwide.

100%
Online Delivery
2
Degree Programs
USA
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"The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight."
— Proverbs 4:7

Academic Excellence

Rigorous curriculum developed by experienced theologians and pastoral educators with American academic standards.

Fully Online

Complete your formation from anywhere in the world without interrupting your ministry or professional life.

Faith-Centered Community

Grounded in the theological tradition, forming ministers who serve their communities with depth and integrity.

Our Programs

Programs of Formation

Two pathways designed to form ministers, catechists, pastoral leaders, and ecclesiastical agents — combining academic depth with spiritual formation.

Ministerial Formation in Theology
Theology

Ministerial Formation in Theology

Program focused on the formation of ministers, religious leaders, pastoral agents and collaborators of the ministry, with subjects in theology, liturgy, spirituality, pastoral care, Church history and ministerial formation.

Theology Liturgy Spirituality Pastoral Care Church History Ministerial Formation
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Pastoral Formation and Ecclesiastical Leadership
Pastoral

Pastoral Formation & Ecclesiastical Leadership

Course aimed at preparing ministers, catechists, pastoral leaders and ecclesiastical agents, covering leadership, pastoral management, doctrine, evangelization and human formation.

Leadership Pastoral Management Doctrine Evangelization Human Formation
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University library — academic formation
About the University

Where Knowledge Meets Calling

American University Saint Joseph was founded on the conviction that quality ministerial formation should be accessible, rigorous, and anchored in enduring theological values.

We are a distance-education institution committed to forming ministers, practitioners, and servant-leaders who bring intellectual depth, spiritual formation, and professional excellence to their communities.

Our students are working ministers, catechists, pastoral leaders, and ecclesiastical agents who share a desire for deeper academic and spiritual formation — without interrupting their ministry.

"Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; prudent are all who live by it."
— Psalm 111:10

Begin Your Formation Journey

Our admissions team is ready to guide you from your first inquiry through enrollment. Reach out today.