School of Theology and Ministry

Summer Degree and Certificate Programs

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Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry (M.A.)

  • The M.A. in Pastoral Ministry is a multifaceted, flexible two-year program that prepares ministers either as generalists or for a particular ministry.

Master of Education in Religious Education (M.Ed.)

  • The M.Ed. is intended for lay, religious, and ordained students wishing to become religious educators in parishes and in Catholic, private, or public schools.

Post-Master’s Certificate in Spiritual Formation

  • The Post-Master’s Certificate prepares individuals with a prior master’s degree in theology or a related field to be spiritual mentors for persons and Christian faith communities.

Pastoral Ministry Certificate

  • The Pastoral Ministry Certificate is a program for individuals who wish to study a specialized area of ministry, but not enroll in a full master’s program.

Hispanic Ministry Certificate

  • The Hispanic Ministry Certificate is a program designed to prepare students, ministers, and educators who are already working or are interested in doing so in the context of Hispanic communities anywhere in the U.S.