Diaconal Ministry Specialization

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