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MA in Pastoral Studies
Diaconal Ministry Specialization
Diaconal Ministry Specialization
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Below is a list of degree requirements for the Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies degree, Diaconal Ministry Specialization.
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
Christian Scriptures: Letters
II. Systematic and Historical Theology
Twelve credits
Christian Anthropology
Christology
Theology in an Ecumenical Context
History of Ancient Christianity
or
History of Medieval Christianity
III. Spirituality, Ethics, & Justice
Nine credits
Christian Ethics
Ministry in a Multicultural Context
Contemporary Christian Spirituality & Prayer
IV. Pastoral Skills & Ministerial Formation
Fifteen credits:
Pastoral care Skills
Fostering Communities of Faith
Ministerial/Theological Integration I
Ministerial/Theological Integration II
Ministerial/Theological Integration III
V. Worship and Liturgy
Three credits
Sacramental & Liturgical Theology
or
Theology and Practice of Worship
VI. Denominational Specific Requirements
Nine credits
Roman Catholic
Deacon Studies I
Deacon Studies II
Deacon Studies III
Lutheran (ELCA)
Lutheran Confessions
Advanced Scripture
Elective