Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry 36 months Postgraduate Programme By Duquesne University |TopUniversities

Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Theology, Divinity and Religious StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies

Study Level

Masters

The M.A. in Pastoral Ministry provides a foundational, integrative curriculum for the theological education of people engaged in a variety of pastoral ministries, including: parish pastoral associate, parish life collaborator, director of religious education, youth minister, parish social minister, campus minister and health care minister. The curriculum is designed with attention to the competencies needed by Catholic lay ecclesial ministers and others. Students combine course work in central areas of theology with a supervised practicum, including a field placement in their area of ministerial focus and a capstone ministerial portfolio. M.A. in Pastoral Ministry (30 credits plus practicum and portfolio): Students, who follow a course rotation as shown below, taking two courses per semester plus completing the practicum and portfolio, can complete the M.A. within 3 years. Others may enroll on a part-time basis, taking one or two courses per semester and completing the program in 5-6 years. Students may begin studies in Year A, B or C. A minimum of 12 credits must be completed before enrolling in the practicum. Credit total: 30 credits are required for the degree, earned through completion of 10 courses at 3 credits each.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies

Study Level

Masters

The M.A. in Pastoral Ministry provides a foundational, integrative curriculum for the theological education of people engaged in a variety of pastoral ministries, including: parish pastoral associate, parish life collaborator, director of religious education, youth minister, parish social minister, campus minister and health care minister. The curriculum is designed with attention to the competencies needed by Catholic lay ecclesial ministers and others. Students combine course work in central areas of theology with a supervised practicum, including a field placement in their area of ministerial focus and a capstone ministerial portfolio. M.A. in Pastoral Ministry (30 credits plus practicum and portfolio): Students, who follow a course rotation as shown below, taking two courses per semester plus completing the practicum and portfolio, can complete the M.A. within 3 years. Others may enroll on a part-time basis, taking one or two courses per semester and completing the program in 5-6 years. Students may begin studies in Year A, B or C. A minimum of 12 credits must be completed before enrolling in the practicum. Credit total: 30 credits are required for the degree, earned through completion of 10 courses at 3 credits each.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Other English Language Requirements accepted: TOEFL with a minimum score of 575(paper-based)and a computer-based score of 233.

36 Months
Jan-2000

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