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Program Details
36 Credit Hours
2 Years
Online & In-Person
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. The Pastoral Ministry program gives students the foundation needed to serve as pastoral associates, liturgy coordinators, faith formation ministers, youth ministers, and other areas of pastoral care.
Program Goals / Student Learning Outcomes
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To prepare the student for pastoral ministry in areas such as faith formation, youth ministry, pastoral care, liturgy coordinators, pastoral administration, or similar ministries.
Upon completion of the program the student will be able:
To use theological reflection as a tool for pastoral planning and personal development.
To demonstrate an integrated understanding of Sacred Scripture and Christian Theology that undergird responsible ministry.
To demonstrate ministerial skills appropriate to the field of specialization.
To apply knowledge and skills to specific pastoral issues within particular pastoral settings and cultural contexts.
To demonstrate personal maturity in the practice of ministry.
Curriculum & Degree Requirements
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Required Courses: 28 credit hours Elective Courses: 8 credit hours Final Project (Practicum) for Noncredit
‣ CH 6311 Church History II: Holy Roman Empire to the Present
‣ SS 6200 Scriptural Hermeneutics ‣ SS 7331 Synoptic Gospels
2 additional credit hours
‣ TS 6350 Foundations of Moral Theology ‣ TS 7311 Christology: Jesus Christ and Human Redemption ‣ TS 7315 Theology of Church and Ministry ‣ TS 6305 Introduction to Missiology: Culture and Religion
‣ PS 6350 Basic Pastoral Care ‣ PS 6177 Pastoral Formation Seminar I ‣ PS 7181 Theological Reflection for Pastoral Leadership (first semester) ‣ PS 7182 Theological Reflection for Pastoral Leadership (second semester)
Concentrations
Students who choose to do so may develop their own concentration in a certain area of study within the curriculum of the degree. Four areas of concentration are offered regularly: Scripture, Spirituality, Hispanic Ministry, and African American Pastoral Leadership. A concentration consists of two elements:
At least 7 hours of study in the chosen area, which may include core courses.
The final project addressing a topic within the chosen area of concentration.
Academic Requirements
Complete 36 credit hours, 28 of which come from required courses. No more than twelve (12) graduate hours may be transferred from another institution toward the degree.
The required courses include the Pastoral Formation Seminar and two courses on Theological Reflection for Pastoral Leadership. These courses provide for personal and spiritual formation and include a Supervised Ministry Component which requires the student to: - Perform 108 clock hours of ministry together with a Field Supervisor. - Prepare written tools for theological reflection and present them to the seminar group for critique.
The final project is a Pastoral Practicum which includes Supervised Ministry.
A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for the degree.
At least one year of study (16 credit hours) must be completed at OST.
The MAPM program can be completed in 3 years of full-time study. Ordinarily, the degree must be completed within five years after matriculation. Students may study on a part-time basis.
Complete application for Candidacy to the MAPM.
Tuition / Fees
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Fee Type
Cost
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Credit
$885 per credit hour
Graduate Course Challenge Fee 20% of applicable
tuition rate per credit hour
Audit/Non-Credit
$445 per credit hour
Mandatory Fees (Per Semester)
Registration Fee
$60
Per semester
Comprehensive Semester Fee (1-5 credit hours)
$325
Includes Activity, Library, and Tech fees
Comprehensive Semester Fee (more than 5 credit hours)
$495
Includes Activity, Library, and Tech fees
One-Time Fees
Matriculation Fee
$80
Credit only
eTextbook Bundle Tool Fee
$60 - $70
One-time fee; up to 4 resources per course
Degree-Specific Fees
Master's Practicum Fee
$320
Continuation Fee (first two semesters)
$150
Per semester
Continuation Fee (after two semesters)
$435
Per semester
Graduation Fee
$270
Non-refundable
Dual Degree Fee
$295
Per semester
Additional Fees (As Applicable)
Continuing Education Unit (CEU)
$85
Per CEU
Graduate Course Challenge Fee
20% of tuition rate
Per credit hour
Certificate Only Fee
$70
International Students Processing Fee
$105
Important: Please consult the OST Catalog for payment and refund policies. Additional financial information is available at www.ost.edu. OST reserves the right to change tuition and fee rates at any time.
See the Admissions & Registrations section of the OST Catalog or visit the Apply page for a full outline of Admission Requirements.
MAPM students may apply for candidacy to the degree after successfully completing 12 credit hours of core graduate courses at Oblate School of Theology. The Admissions Committee, after consultation with the faculty, will decide on the applications for candidacy. Admission to candidacy is the faculty’s attestation that the student has demonstrated capacities to fulfill all academic, spiritual, and professional objectives for the degree and to meet all degree requirements
Please consult the school catalog for General Admission Requirements for Master’s level programs.
