Spring Hill offers a variety of programs in theology & ministry to meet the needs of all students.  The challenge of serious theological reflection is of interest to lay men and women, as well as clergy; as a professional preparation for pastoral ministry or religious education; as a program of continuing education; or as a journey in personal enrichment.  Spring Hill's programs provide an intellectually challenging and spiritually enriching experience of theological study in the Catholic tradition, from a contemporary, ecumenical perspective.  Our students are from diverse religious and professional backgrounds.

Degree programs in Theology & Ministry include the Master of Theological Studies (MTS), the Master of Pastoral Studies (MPS), the Master of Arts in Theology (MA), and the Bachelor of Arts in Theology. Certificates available include: the Certificate of Theological Studies (CTS), the Certificate of Spiritual Direction / Faith Companioning (CSD), the Certificate of Pastoral Ministry (CPM), and the Certificate of Ecclesial Ministry (CEM). Continuing education programs are also available and vary by location.

Programs of study are designed primarily for students who are working full time in their professions or homes: lay men and women from a variety of backgrounds including: both Catholic and Protestant clergy, religious educators, teachers, nurses, lawyers, business professionals, and pastoral ministers.

As part of its mission and commitment “to serve as an educational resource for the Catholic community of the Southeast,” Spring Hill offers its adult programs in theology and ministry in partnership with the local diocese, not only at its main campus in Mobile but also in Jackson, Mississippi; Birmingham, Alabama; and Atlanta, Georgia. Graduate and undergraduate degrees and certificates can be earned at all locations or classes can be taken for personal enrichment.

The Summer Institute of Christian Spirituality is specifically designed for adults seeking to deepen their faith and to explore the vast traditions of Christian spirituality. Each June, two one-week sessions are held on the main campus in Mobile.  The curriculum is designed to study a wide variety of spiritual masters and mystics, along with biblical, liturgical and social themes. To further add to the breadth of the Institute, Spring Hill faculty are joined each year by well known visiting faculty. The academic coursework is enhanced by the cultivation of a faith community, through daily liturgical prayer and personal sharing.