Master of Arts (M.A.) in Ministry/Lay Ministries
Degree Requirements
To qualify for graduation from the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Ministry/Lay Ministries programs, you must:
- Complete the coursework (30 credits) with at least a 3.0 overall grade point average with no individual course below a B-. Any course grade below a B- will not count toward the 30 credit requirement.
- Complete and present to the religious studies faculty a final pastoral project.
- Pass oral and written comprehensive examinations.
- Obtain a faculty recommendation for graduation.
- Complete all requirements within seven consecutive academic years.
Course Requirements
Introductory Courses (3 cr. each)
Introduction to Sacred Scripture
Introduction to Church History
Introduction to Pastoral Theology
Introduction to Systematic Theology
Formation Courses (1 cr. each)
Formation: Pass on the Faith
Formation: Build a Worshipping Community
Formation: Serve in Christ’s Name
Formation: Guide the Christian Community
Electives (11 cr. total)
Sacramental Theology (3 cr.)
Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations (3 cr.)
Relational Ministry (1 cr.)
Keeping the Covenant: Taking the Parish to the Next Level (2 cr.)
Canon Law: Marriage/Parish Structures (2 cr.)
Foundations in Music and Liturgy (2 cr.)
Pastoral Counseling (3 cr.)
Theology of Peace and Justice (3 cr.)
Spirituality and Human Growth (3 cr.)
Christian Moral Theology (3 cr.)
Introduction to Urban Ministry (1 cr.)
The Bible and the City (2 cr.)
Final Pastoral Project and Comprehensive Exam (3 cr.)
Pastoral Project
Oral and written examination