The School of Theology of the University of Navarra as founded as a Theological Center in 1964. It was later elevated to the rank of Institute in 1967, and was designated by the Holy See as a School in 1969. Its academic degrees are fully valid, both civilly and canonically. As its original task, the School devoted itself to providing its students with a solid theological formation; it also prepares professors and researchers in Sacred Sciences. Its upper-division (2nd cycle) studies are structured in three Specializations: Sacred Scripture, Systematic Theology (emphases in Dogmatic Theology and in Moral and Spiritual Theology), and Theological History (emphases in Church History and the History of Theology).

The School's teaching and research are organized according to the departmental structure. The School has four Departments (Sacred Scripture, Dogmatic Theology, Moral and Spiritual Theology, and Pastoral Studies and Catequesis) which form teaching and research units; professors and students of the School belong to the department under which their studies fall. The Institute of Church History coordinates teaching and research in the areas of the History of the Church, Patrology, and the History of Theology.

By studying in the School of Theology of the University of Navarra, you will be learning within the context of a modern and prestigious University, where Christian inspiration is not merely a foundational ideal, but which constantly guides and informs the activities of the academic institution. Students live and work in an atmosphere of collaboration with other students and areas of knowledge, and may participate in interdisciplinary programs organized by the Ecclesiastical School of Philosophy, the School of Communication, the School of Canon Law, etc.

Studying at the School of Theology are priests, religious, seminarians and laymen from all over the world. Diocesan seminarians may live in the Colegio Eclesiástico Internacional Bidasoa, founded by the Holy See as an international seminary. Other priests may reside in the Humanities Residence Hall (Colegio Mayor). Both residence halls are run by the Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei.

The Promotion and Assistance Office of the Ecclesiastical Studies Schools of the University of Navarra helps students, should they need it, to obtain scholarships and grants that will help offset the costs of study.