What kind of academic degrees do priests get?
Those who went to a college seminary receive a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Philosophy. There are many options in terms of minors and electives. Individuals who come to seminary after already achieving an undergraduate degree receive a Pre-Theology certificate that puts special emphasis on philosophy. At a major seminary, seminarians usually have a number of options. Most common would be a Masters of Divinity. Additionally, many might also receive a Masters of Theology or a Masters of Arts. Sometimes these degrees have areas of specialization such as Scripture, Church History, Moral Theology or Systematic (Dogmatic) Theology. Sometimes after ordination, priests opt to continue their education to receive additional Masters degrees (maybe in another area such as Liturgy, Canon Law, or Education) or even Doctorate degrees.
