Permanent Diaconate

Intellectual Formation

Aquinas Lafayette provides the intellectual formation for candidates in the Permanent Diaconate program in the Diocese of Lafayette. Courses are provided over a five-year formation period in partnership with the Diocese of Lafayette for theological and ministerial formation.

Those in formation to become deacons and have previously earned their BA also have the option to obtain a Master of Arts in Theological Studies. The curriculum does not change, but the workload and participation will be intensified.