Degree Requirements

Below is a list of degree requirements for the Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies degree.

• All credits are quarter credits
• Years average is based on FT at 3 classes per quarter

I. Scripture

Six credits

• Hebrew Scriptures
• Christian Scriptures: Narratives or STMA 5380 Christian Scriptures: Letters

II. Systematic and Historical Theology

Twelve credits

• Christian Anthropology
• Christology
• Theology in an Ecumenical Context
• History of Ancient Christianity or STMA 5170 History of Medieval Christianity

III. Spirituality, Ethics and Justice

Nine credits

• Christian Ethics
• Ministry in a Multicultural Context
• Contemporary Christian Spirituality and Prayer  

IV. Pastoral Skills and Ministerial Formation

Fifteen credits

• Pastoral Care Skills
• Fostering Communities of Faith
• Ministerial and Theological Integration I
• Ministerial and Theological Integration II
• Ministerial and Theological Integration III

V. Worship and Liturgy

Choose one of the following two courses

• Sacramental and Liturgical Theology or Theology and Practice of Worship

VI. Electives (9)