History of Jackson Extension

Spring Hill College offers students in Jackson the graduate degree in Theological Studies (MTS). Within this program, the student may choose a general course of study from among five areas: scriptural studies, church and ministry, historical theology, moral theology, and systematic theology.

Theological Studies offer a well-defined and flexible educational program which allows for the diverse goals of individual applicants. The MTS program can serve the needs of the following constituencies:

1. Those desiring to teach Theology at the secondary level.
2. Those desiring to prepare for new areas of ministry, e.g., religious education or liturgical ministry.
3. Those seeking theological updating or continuing education, e.g., ministers or clergy, teachers, etc.
4. Those desiring to reflect on their ministries or freshen their grasp of current theological trends.

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Tuition

2007-2008: $255 per credit hour

Course Offerings

Spring 2008

THL551/352 (Moral)
Social Ethics, Bagot
6 Saturdays: March 1, 15, 29; April 12, 19; May 3

Summer 2008

Summer Institute of Christian Spirituality in Mobile and Atlanta

Fall 2008

THL 532/332 (Biblical)
Johannine Gospel and Epistles, Boone
6 Saturdays Sept. 6, 20; Oct. 4, 18; Nov 1, 15

Spring 2009

THL 552/353 (Moral)
Human Sexuality and Marriage, Gunti
6 Saturdays: Dec 6, 13; Jan 10, 24, 31; Feb 14

THL 540/499 (Systematic)
Philosophy for Theology, Gilmore
6 Saturdays: Feb. 28; Mar. 14, 28; April 4, 18, May 2

Scholarships/Grants Available

Christopher Viscardi, S.J. Scholarship
Spring Hill College offers the Christopher Viscardi, S.J. Scholarship for students in its theological studies program. [ more info]

For more information contact:

Catholic Diocese of Jackson
237 E. Amite St.
Jackson, MS 39201-2168
(601) 969-1880

Driving Directions

St. Joseph High School
308 New Mannsdale Road
Madison, MS 39110

Traveling South on I-55, take exit 108 and make a right onto Highway 463. Continue on 463 past Highland Colony Parkway. The High School will be on your right, approximately 1/4 mile from the traffic signal.

Traveling North on I-55, take exit 108, make a left onto Highway 463, and cross over the Interstate. Continue on 463 past Highland Colony Parkway. The High School will be on your right, approximately 1/4 mile from the traffic signal.