Washington Theological Union is a private Roman Catholic graduate school of theology and ministry that was founded in 1968. It is located in Washington, DC. The Union offers four masters degree programs, namely, Master in Divinity and Theological Studies and Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies, Theology and Theological Studies. It also provides D.Min in Christian Spirituality. The certificates offered are in the fields of Carmelite Studies, Franciscan Theology and Spirituality, Spirituality Studies, Mission-Cross Cultural Studies, Pastoral Ministry, Theological Studies, Word and Worship or Lay Liturgical Practice.