Dual Degree Program-Pastoral Ministry and Counseling (M.A./M.A.)
The dual M.A. in Pastoral Ministry/M.A. in Counseling Psychology program was developed by the Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry (IREPM) and the Lynch School of Education (LSOE). It is designed for individuals who wish to pursue graduate studies that combine theories and practice in counseling and psychology with studies in religion and exploration of the pastoral dimensions of caregiving. It combines the foundational studies and faculty resources of the existing MA in Pastoral Ministry with the MA in Counseling Psychology (Mental Health Counselor track).
Students pursuing the dual degree may do so in one of two concentrations within the MA in Pastoral Ministry degree: Pastoral Care and Spirituality. Both concentrations enable the student to bring pastoral spiritual dimensions into a counseling setting and/or to practice as a pastoral counselor. The Spirituality concentration also prepares the student to practice the art of spiritual direction.
For program information contact:
Master of Arts in Counseling
Dr. Mary Walsh
Lynch School of Education
Boston College
Campion Hall 305
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
617-552-8973
mary.walsh.1@bc.edu
Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry
Jennifer Bader
Institute of Religious Education & Pastoral Ministry (IREPM)
Boston College
31 Lawrence Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02427
617-552-4478
jennifer.bader.1@bc.edu