If your goal is to increase your pastoral responsibilities and ministries, our Master of Pastoral Theology program provides the academic, 个人, and professional growth you are seeking.
Our graduates work in hospital 部, youth and 成人教育, 形成项目, and parish administration.
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- Catholic Diocesan Identity of St. Ambrose University
- Broad Ecumenical Perspective and Dialogue
- Integration Of Theology, Spirituality and Ministry
Our MPTh is connected with the Deacon Formation Program of the Davenport Diocese and prepares those who want to minister in communities and institutions of the Roman Catholic tradition. 然而,, our program is also broadly ecumenical and careful to respect and build upon religious, 文化, and gender diversity. We welcome students of all religious traditions who seek 个人 and professional growth in 部.
More 信息rmation About the Master of Pastoral Theology Program
Our MPTh is grounded in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and develops the knowledge and pastoral skills for leadership positions and roles within a church community.
The 34-credit-hour program focuses on the foundational areas of theology: biblical, 道德, 教义, and spiritual and sacramental. Courses and workshops in theology, 圣经, 部, 灵性, 咨询, and human and behavioral social systems are taught with special concern for pastoral applications. Some students need to complete an Introduction to Scriptural Studies course prior to enrolling in any 圣经 courses. Talk to your advisor to see if this requirement applies to you.
You can complete the MPTh program in four years. The format of this cohort program is unique and intense. Classes are held one weekend a month, August through May. Students meet from 9 a.m. 到晚上9点.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. 到3点.m. 周日. You are expected to complete significant reading and writing assignments between the monthly meetings.
Tuition for 2023-24 is $727/credit hour, and there are some additional fees related to technology and graduation (see below).
The university grants a one-third tuition remission for Master of Pastoral Theology students who are active in 部. Students are encouraged to seek matching aid from employers.
参观 研究生 Admissions page for information on loans for graduate studies.
2023 - 24的费用
研究生 level students taking 9 or more credit hours $280/yr. (140美元/学期)
研究生 level students taking 8 or less credit hours $140/yr. (70美元/学期)
Our graduates work in a variety of fields including hospital 部, 青年教育, 成人教育, 形成项目, and parish administration. Some of our graduates entered the program to enhance their volunteerism in local congregations. They are leading bible studies, teaching catechism, serving on liturgy committees, and more.
- David Sallen '74, '13 MPTh is a deacon at Holy Family Parish and St. Joseph in Fort Madison, Iowa
Admission Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
- Undergraduate grade point average of no less than 3.0对4.0规模.
- Post-baccalaureate 部 experience.
Application Procedure
- 提交一个St. Ambrose University graduate application online
- Request an official copy of the complete transcript from the institution granting the bachelor's degree be sent directly to the 项目负责人. Also request transcripts of any graduate coursework be sent to the university.
- Request that two letters of recommendation, written by persons who have either supervised or worked with the prospective student in 部, be sent to the 项目负责人.
- Application and transcripts should be on file at least one month before registering for classes.
After the application materials have been received and reviewed by the Admissions Committee, the student will be asked to interview with a member of the Admissions Committee and/or with the counselor advisor to the Admissions Committee. The student will then be notified of the admission decision.
Enrollment in Individual Courses
An individual may take courses in the Master of Pastoral Theology program as a special student, 无学分, for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). 联系 项目负责人 有关详细信息,.