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M.A. Pastoral Ministry Degree Requirements

During the spring of 2009, the faculty of Saint John's School of Theology·Seminary approved changes for this degree program. The requirements below will be in effect for all students who matriculate as of Fall Semester, 2009.

1. A total of 48 graduate credits
   • A maximum of twelve credits earned in web-based courses may be applied to the degree.
2. A grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 (C+ average) on a 4.0 scale.
3. Required courses:
   • Introduction to the Christian Tradition I (3 credits)
   • Introduction to the Christian Tradition II (3 credits)
   • Christology (3 credits)
   • Ecclesiology (3 credits)
   • Fundamental Moral Theology (3 credits)
   • Introduction to Pastoral Ministry (3 credits)
   • Pastoral Liturgy I (3 credits)
   • Evangelization and Catechesis (3 credits)
   • Integration Seminar (3 credits)
4. Constrained scripture electives:
   • Old Testament: choose ONE of the following courses:
     • Reading the Old Testament (3 credits)
     • Pentateuch (3 credits)
     • Prophetic Tradition (3 credits)
   • New Testament: choose ONE of the following courses:
     • Reading the New Testament (3 credits)
     • Gospel of Mark (3 credits)
     • Gospel of Matthew (3 credits)
     • Gospel of Luke (3 credits)
     • The Johannine Tradition (3 credits)
     • Synoptic Gospels (3 credits)
     • Pauline Letters (3 credits)
5. Constrained ministry electives: (select 9 credits)
   • Pastoral Liturgy II (3 credits)
   • Youth Ministry (3 credits)
   • Sacramental Catechesis (3 credits)
   • Ministry Through the Life Cycle (3 credits)
   • Introduction to Pastoral Care (3 credits)
   • Dynamics of Spiritual Care (3 credits)
   • Introduction to Ecclesial Law (3 credits)
   • Homiletics (3 credits)
   • Parish Administration (3 credits)
   • Rural Social Issues (3 credits)
   • Leadership in the Christian Community (3 credits)
6. Practicum in Pastoral Ministry: (6 credits in any combination of the following areas)
   • General Parish Ministry
   • Religious Education
   • Social Ministry
   • Liturgy
   • Homiletics
   • Pastoral Care
   • Campus and Young Adult Ministry
7. Participation in the formation program