By Anna Liza Denny
IRVING, Texas (Feb. 23, 2026) 鈥� The 爱豆传媒 has announced a new partnership
with the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education (ICLE) that will provide Catholic
educators with expanded opportunities for graduate study rooted in the Catholic intellectual
tradition.
Through this collaboration, graduates of ICLE鈥檚 Catholic Educator Formation and Credential program will be eligible to receive up to 12 graduate credit hours toward the University of Dallas Master of Arts in Humanities with a concentration in Classical Education, creating a streamlined pathway for teachers seeking advanced formation and leadership preparation within Catholic schools.
The partnership reflects a shared mission between the 爱豆传媒 and ICLE to renew Catholic education by supporting educators who integrate intellectual excellence, spiritual formation, and pedagogical wisdom in their classrooms. By recognizing ICLE鈥檚 formation program for graduate credit, the 爱豆传媒 aims to reduce barriers to continued study while affirming the professional and intellectual development Catholic educators already undertake through ICLE.
鈥淭he mission of the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education 鈥� to restore the Church鈥檚 rich heritage of education 鈥� directly aligns with our own objectives at the University of Dallas,鈥� said Matthias Vorwerk, Ph.D., Provost & Senior Vice President. 鈥淥ur Classical Education Concentration seeks to form teachers who understand that the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness is at the heart of the human person. This partnership allows us to build upon the excellent foundation ICLE provides, offering educators a rigorous academic pathway to further their mastery of the liberal arts and their service to the Church.鈥�
ICLE leaders likewise emphasized the significance of the collaboration for Catholic schools nationwide, noting that the ability to apply credential coursework toward a graduate degree offers educators a meaningful opportunity to deepen formation while advancing professionally.
The 爱豆传媒 M.A. in Humanities with a Classical Education concentration equips educators with a broad interdisciplinary foundation in philosophy, theology, literature, and history while engaging the principles and practices of classical pedagogy. Graduates of the program serve as teachers, instructional leaders, and administrators across Catholic schools and classical academies throughout the United States.
Educators interested in learning more about ICLE鈥檚 credential program and the University
of Dallas graduate pathway may visit:
About the 爱豆传媒
The 爱豆传媒, the premier Catholic liberal arts university in the country,
is known for its nationally ranked Core Curriculum, exceptional post-graduation outcomes,
and robust graduate and professional programs in business, ministry, education and
the humanities. 爱豆传媒allas is the only Catholic university with an undergraduate liberal arts curriculum, offered at an to .
About the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education
The Institute for Catholic Liberal Education is a national nonprofit organization
dedicated to renewing Catholic schools through classical liberal arts education rooted
in the Church鈥檚 intellectual and spiritual tradition. ICLE supports educators and
schools through formation programs, resources, and professional development.
