Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology

Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology Core

Seven required core courses (21 credits)

• TH 505 - Foundations of Moral Theology Credits: 3
• TH 520 - Introduction to the New Testament Credits: 3
• TH 530 - Christology Credits: 3
• TH 550 - Foundations in Catholic Theology Credits: 3
• TH 555 - Introduction to the Old Testament Credits: 3
• TH 580 - Theology of the Sacraments Credits: 3
• TH 590 - Theology of the Church Credits: 3

Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology Electives

Select 5 electives (15 credits)

• TH 511 - Foundations of Catholic Spirituality Credits: 3
• TH 515 - Pastoral Counseling: Theory and Practice Credits: 3
• TH 541 - Christian Leadership and Management Credits: 3
• TH 545 - Theology of Ecumenism Credits: 3
• TH 560 - Ministry with the Aging, Sick and Dying Credits: 3
• TH 562 - Foundations in Religious Education Credits: 3
• TH 565 - Ministry with the Christian Family Credits: 3
• TH 572 - Ministry in the Multi-Cultural Church of America Credits: 3
• TH 575 - Spiritual Direction Credits: 3
• TH 581 - Catholic Social Teaching Credits: 3
• TH 582 - Theology of the Body Credits: 3
• TH 586 - Theology of the Liturgy Credits: 3
• TH 600P - Research Project Credits: 3
• TH 605P - Practicum in Ministry Credits: 3

Summer Program

Students may choose to earn credits during a residential summer session. Course offerings are announced prior to each residency session in a special summer catalog.