Master of Arts degree in Theology provides a professional enriching experience in theological research in the context of Oblate School of Theology’s attention to evangelization and ministry in multi-cultural, collaborative, and ecumenically conscious environments. The degree is primarily an academic degree to prepare students for research at the doctoral level or for teaching at the secondary or college levels.
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The Master of Arts (Spirituality) provides a basic understanding of Christian spirituality. Students will be challenged to grow in their own spirituality as they study various Christian spiritual and mystical traditions. Graduates of this program will be valuable resources for renewal centers, spiritual direction, parish and retreat work.
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Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry is a professional degree program “which provides education for the church’s mission and ministry in the world.” (School Statement of Purpose, paragraph 1) Through this degree program, “the institution prepares persons for pastoral ministry through academic study and supervised practice” (School Statement of Purpose, paragraph 2) for a variety of ministerial activities in the faith community.
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The Master of Divinity degree is the first professional degree and is designed to provide a solid foundation in the various theological disciplines and in the development of ministerial skills in order to prepare persons, both lay and priesthood candidates, for effective ministry in the Church. The degree “prepares persons for pastoral ministry through academic study and supervised practice.”
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Certificate of Pastoral Studies
The Certificate of Pastoral Studies (CPS) is a program of studies for a limited number of special students who do not qualify to enter the regular M.Div. degree program. The CPS is intended primarily for candidates for ordination who lack a Bachelor of Arts degree, or its equivalent.
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M.A. (Theology)/M.Div. Dual Program
Candidates for the Master of Divinity degree (M.Div.) who hold a
bachelor’s
degree may additionally earn a Master of Arts (Theology) degree
by acquiring eighteen additional graduate credits in courses
taken at OST, i.e. not transferred from another institution,
and by fulfilling either of the final project requirements
(three Scholarly Papers or a Thesis) as designated for the
M.A. (Theology) degree.
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The M.Div. for Clergy provides a professional post-baccalaureate degree in theology for priests whose seminary program did not award a degree. The degree recognizes the standard seminary study in theology as the basis for this degree. Because of this recognition, no courses may be transferred into this program. The degree program consists of academic and pastorally oriented courses planned with each student to complement and enhance the previous seminary program.
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Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology
The Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology (S.T.B.) is offered through an affiliation with Saint Paul University, Ottawa. and accredited by the Congregation for Catholic Education. The S.T. B. represents ecclesial certification that a student has completed the requirements for the degree and is knowledgeable in all the major areas of Catholic theology.
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In remaining attentive to the signs of the times, seeking to serve the ecclesial community, and providing pastoral preparation of ministers, Oblate School of Theology offers the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) with special concentrations in Clinical Pastoral Education, Ministry Supervision, and U.S. Hispanic/Latino Ministry. The D.Min. degree, building upon the Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent, expands the mission of the school by offering accredited theological and ministerial preparation and training through this terminal professional degree. In each concentration, the D.Min. curriculum advances the professional competency of ministers in today’s Church.
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D. Min. Handbook