Theology is the systematic study about the nature of God/the Divine. Students of Interfaith Theology draw upon the entirety of the world’s wisdom traditions, allowing the many variations to enrich and inform their own understanding.  Various systems of theology and related philosophical underpinnings are also examined such as syncretism which looks past differences towards a universal religion, relativism which claims any approach is as good as another, and pluralism which recognizes the shared common themes but also honors the cultural particularities that make each religion distinctive and unique.

Subjects may be studied in any order. Each course of study amounts to 5 credits. The Interfaith Theology program requires the student complete no less than 50 credits (11 of 13 courses) from the Theology curriculum below, plus 10 credits (5 courses) from the Master of Divinity program, equaling 60 credits total. Essays/papers are required for each.

Program Overview

The potential of Interfaith Theology as a new and developing field is great, examining as it does a variety of experiences and understandings of the Sacred and “Ultimate Reality”.  Accordingly, All Paths  has created this innovative program with an emphasis on the thematic interfaith/interspiritual exploration through the core philosophical questions central to most people’s living:

Who am I?  What is Life?  What is God?  What is Time? What is Death? What happens after we die? What is Freedom? What is Reality? Why am I here? What is my Purpose?

As you begin to “connect the dots”, these profound considerations will serve as a scaffolding supporting the overarching central theme of this program, a question for you to answer in in your own way:

“What is Interfaith Theology and what contribution can it make to humanity”?

Interfaith study by its very nature is broad ~ we invite you to saturate yourself in exploring many philosophical points of view, to study sacred texts from the ascribed perspective and to demonstrate appropriate knowledge and expertise. Our intention is for you to approach this study from a holistic, interfaith lens, blending/bridging the wisdom of both head and heart. As an All Paths  Theology student, you have the opportunity to be on the leading edge of this field.

The program is designed in such a way that it will require independent study and creative research. Your program mentor will be with you every step of the way to support you with guidance and consultation as needed, and faculty members are available if there is a particular content/theological question or reflection you need help with.

The curriculum begins with Heart of Ministry which is where the integration of head and heart begins and where being and learning come together, then an overview of the world’s religions and an introduction to Sacred Texts, followed by two foundational Theology courses. The first introduces you to the overall aims, value, and approaches to theological study; the second invites you to deepen your understanding by learning more about the various types and methodologies. After building this intellectual foundation students study the world’s sacred texts through subsequent coursework culminating in a final thesis paper on Interfaith Theology.

Program Pricing

See the table below for the cost of each program. 12-month payment plans are available, but there is a substantial savings when full tuition is paid up front.

For each program, attendance at one retreat is required. The cost is approximately $800, which includes tuition, travel, and accommodation.