MASTER OF ARTS IN PASTORAL STUDIES (MAPS)

This degree encourages students to discover their gifts and develop them for service. Students engage in a process of deepening self-knowledge, exploring the Christian tradition, and considering their potential to minister to the world. An integration of theology, scripture, pastoral skills, and personal formation encourages optimum growth for ministers. The degree prepares lay people to engage in theological reflection and to articulate a faith that does justice in the church, in life circumstances, and in the marketplace.

Objectives:
If you feel called, but not prepared, to serve a community, the master of Arts in pastoral Studies (MAPS) degree offered by the Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry is designed for you. Your study with a supportive adult community in our ecumenical environment promises to:

• Deepen your own faith through instruction, conversion and reflection

• Develop your spirituality for service

• Hone your skills for competent ministry

Degree Requirements

I. Scripture

Six credits:

STMM 526 Hebrew Scriptures (3)

STMM 527 Christian Scriptures (3)

II. Systematic and Historical Theology

Twelve credits:

STMM 500 Christian Anthropology (3)

STMM 501 Christology (3)

STMM 503 Theology in an Ecumenical Context (3)

STMA 516 History of Ancient Christianity (3)

III. Spirituality, Ethics and Justice

Nine credits:

STMM 504 Christian Ethics (3)

STMM 561 Contemporary Christian Spirituality and Prayer (3)

STMM 560 Ministry in a Multicultural Context (3)

IV. Pastoral Skills and Ministerial Formation

Fifteen credits:

STMM 553 Pastoral Care Skills (3)

STMM 554 Fostering Communities of Faith (3)

Choose option a. or b: (9)

a. STMM 557, 558, 559 Ministerial and Theological Integration I, II, and III

b. STMM 548 Theological Reflection in Ministry,

STMM 555 Personal Identity and Pastoral Call and
STMM 556 Professional Identity and Pastoral Call

V. Worship and Liturgy

Choose one of the following two courses (3)

STMM 505 Sacramental and Liturgical Theology

STMM 510 Theology and Practice of Worship

VI. Electives (9)

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