Our online master's degree brings theological reflection and leadership together.  Gonzaga's Master of Arts in Theology and Leadership builds upon your knowledge of Christian theological traditions, while helping you gain insight and real tools to become a more effective leader in your church, organization and community.
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Expand your Skills

Our curriculum gives you a strong foundation in theological studies, but you will also gain expertise in the practice of leadership. Our 2-year program offers a foundation in leadership with elective courses from the Organizational Leadership program.

Develop your Calling

Whether you are already involved in a ministry or mission-oriented position, or are interested in moving in that direction, our program will equip you to work in a variety of fields including:

  • Ministry
  • Lay Ministry
  • Campus Ministry
  • Youth Ministry
  • Chaplaincy
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Religious Education
  • Education

Extend your Community

You will gain a connection to others who are committed to social justice, community and service. Our cohort model means you will share your experiences with the same group of students from start to finish, including during two on-campus visits that enhance community building.  You will also receive personal attention from faculty and have access to Gonzaga's vast alumni network.

Stretch your Mind

You will be immersed in a rich online learning environment that will expose you to a variety of ways to build community not only at home, but across the world.

 

Male student wearing red button up standing with red brick building and trees in the background

Melvin Brooks

Pastor

"My return has been 10,000% on my investment because what I experienced was intellectual conversion, spiritual conversion, and moral conversion."

Daniel Dangca, senior coordinator of Liturgical Life in University Ministry at Gonzaga

Daniel Dangca, D.P.M

Senior Coordinator for Liturgical Life

Watch the video to see a day in the life as a MATL alumnus.

Headshot of Master's in Theology and Leadership alumna, Maureen Cleverley wearing a black top

Maureen Cleverley

Alumna

“Think very seriously about engaging with this program. You will learn, you will grow and you'll take away from it more than you could even imagine.”  

Gonzaga University Jesuit Education