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Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies Course of Study
Degree Concentrations
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There are now three concentrations offered through the Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS) degree:
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The Theological Core – 26 credits |
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The required 26-credit theological core is the same for all three degree concentrations: |
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ST 500 |
Theological Methodology* |
(2) |
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SS 521 |
Method and Pentateuch |
(3) |
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SS 525 |
Synoptics |
(3) |
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SS 625 |
Pauline Literature |
(3) |
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ST 5351 |
Human Person and Grace |
(2) |
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ST 6351 |
Nature and Mission of the Church |
(2) |
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ST 650 |
Trinitarian and Christological Foundation of the Christian Faith |
(3) |
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MT 675 |
Foundations of Christian Moral Life |
(3) |
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ST 575 |
The Sacramental Life of the Church |
(2) |
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SP 735 |
History of Christian Spirituality |
(3) |
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IS 505 |
Theological Research and Writing* |
(1) |
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*ST 500 and IS 505 must be taken in conjunction. |
Pastoral Ministry Concentration – 22 credits
18 credits Ministerial Core and 4 credits Integrating Studies
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Pastoral Ministry Core – 18 credits
Required - 6 credits: |
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ST 501 |
Theology of Mission and Ministry |
(2) |
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PM 690 |
Human and Spiritual Adult Development |
(2) |
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PM 680 |
Pastoral Care Across Cultures |
(2) |
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Suggested Electives – Choose at least 12 credits from the following:*
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PM 550 |
Church Law for Parish Ministers |
(2) |
| PM 520 |
Dynamics of Parish Leadership |
(2) |
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PM 620 |
Leadership and Public Prayer |
(2) |
| PM 660 |
Pastoral Counseling |
(2) |
| PM 700 |
Ministry to the Elderly |
(2) |
| AT 811 |
Sacramental Law |
(3) |
| PM 520 |
Dynamics of Parish Leadership |
(2) |
| LS 645 |
Sacraments of Initiation |
(2) |
| ST |
The Living Religions of the World |
(2) |
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* With the academic advisor's approval, other electives may be chosen. |
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Integrating Studies – 4 required credits
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| IS 895 |
MAPS Ministry Reflection Seminar |
(1) |
| IS 896 |
Continuing MAPS Ministry Reflection Seminar |
(1) |
| IS 891 |
MAPS Supervised Ministry |
(2) |
| IS 8921 |
MAPS Integrating Project: Research and Design |
(1) |
| IS 8922 |
MAPS Integrating Project: Implementation and Writing |
(1) |
Healthcare Concentration – 22 credits
18 credits Ministerial Core and 4 credits Integrating Studies
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Healthcare Core – 18 credits
Required - 8 credits: |
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MT 750 |
Bioethics |
(3) |
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PM 715 |
Pastoral Care of the Sick |
(3) |
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PM 680 |
Pastoral Care Across Cultures |
(2) |
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Suggested Electives – Choose at least 10 credits from the following:*
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PM 660 |
Pastoral Counseling |
(2) |
| PM 690 |
Human and Spiritual Adult Development |
(2) |
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PM 700 |
Ministry to the Elderly |
(2) |
| AT 700 |
Foundations of Ecumenism and Inter-Religious Dioalogue |
(3) |
| AT 811 |
Sacramental Law |
(3) |
| ST |
The Living Religions of the World |
(2) |
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* With the academic advisor's approval, other electives may be chosen. |
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Integrating Studies – 4 required credits
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| CPE |
One Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education |
(1) |
New Evangelization Concentration – 22 credits
18 credits Ministerial Core and 4 credits Integrating Studies
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New Evangelization Core – 14 credits
Required - 9 credits: |
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NE 864 |
Theology of the New Evangelization |
(3) |
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NE 872 |
Models of Evangelization |
(3) |
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NE 871 |
Cultural Milieu of the New Evangelization |
(3) |
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Suggested Electives – Choose at least 9 credits from the following:*
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MT 750 |
Bioethics |
(3) |
| NE 868 |
Evangelization and Spirituality |
(3) |
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NE 875 |
Vatican Council II: History, Theology, Spirituality |
(3) |
| PM 680 |
Pastoral Care Across Cultures |
(2) |
| EV 500 |
Evangelization and Catechesis |
(2) |
| NE 952 |
Theology of the Body |
(3) |
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* With the academic advisor's approval, other electives may be chosen. |
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Integrating Studies – 4 required credits
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| IS 895 |
MAPS Ministry Reflection Seminar |
(1) |
| IS 896 |
Continuing MAPS Ministry Reflection Seminar |
(1) |
| NE 876 |
Evangelization Practicum |
(2) |
Note: All concentrations require the completion of the MAPS Formation program, along with the academic degree requirements, in order to complete the MAPS degree.
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