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Certificateof Ministry - Level One

  Certificate-Pastoral Ministry
 

What is a Certificate of Ministry?This certificate would provide a student with an academic foundation for Ministry in Church-related work through the completion of five courses in designated areas ofTheology/Ministry.

 

Why a Certificate of Ministry?

  • Those interested in pursuing Church Ministry could test their aptitude and skills for Ministry.
  • Those presently serving at some level could strengthen their theological background for Ministry.
  • Those actively involved in Church could update their theology and engage with others in a reflective environment.
 

What is Required for a Certificate of Ministry?

  • Complete the University of Saint Mary admissions process.
  • Participate in an application / interview process with the Theology / Pastoral Ministry Department and provide letter(s) of recommendation.
  • Choose courses in order of convenience and availability.
  • Maintain "C" or better in each course.
  • Take a minimum of 12 hours of the certificate at the University of Saint Mary.
 

Required courses for 15 credit hour Certificate of Ministry.

Five courses, any sequence, in the following areas:

  • Theology of Lay Ministry (TH 380)
  • A course in Bible (TH 110, TH 250 or TH 260)
  • A course in Doctrine (TH 125, TH 320, TH 322, or TH 325)
  • A course in Christian Ethics (TH 230, TH 235, TH 340, or TH 428)
  • A course in Ministry Skills (PM 320 or PM 450)
 

For information contact
Sister Kathleen Wood at woodk@stmary.edu

(913)758-4332

   


USM’s Pastoral Ministry program focuses on the formation of laity for full time work in the Church. Taught out of the Catholic heritage, it is open to students from other Christian traditions.

“USM’s Pastoral Ministry program is student-centered, freeing students to think, critically and express themselves freely.”

Brian Hughes, Professor
Pastoral Ministry
 
 
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