Overview
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies degree at Aquinas Institute of Theology offers two opportunities to engage in field education: Supervised Practice of Ministry (SPM) I and II, taken in sequence. The successful completion of a Basic Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at an ACPE Certified institution can, with the permission of the Director of Field Education, be taken in lieu of SPM II. The field education curriculum at Aquinas Institute assists the student in developing a pastoral leadership style that is marked by effectiveness, service, integration, and a special commitment to the ministry of the Word.
Ministry Opportunities
Students who hold a MAPS degree from Aquinas are prepared to serve in a number of ministerial careers in a wide range of settings. Graduates have gone on to serve as high school and college campus ministers, catechists, directors of religious education or adult faith formation, parish pastoral associates, liturgy directors, chaplains in hospitals or hospices, and in many other ministries.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Scripture Elective
- Introduction to Theology & Theological Method
- Supervised Practice ot Ministry (SPM) 1
- Ecclesiology
- Christology
- Foundations ot Pastoral and Ethical Care
- Sacramental & Theological Foundations of Ministry
- Theology ot Worship
- SPM II or Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
- Foundations ot Catholic Morality
- Integrative Seminar
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 88
Credits
52 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Religious Studies & Theology Christian Studies View 607 other Masters in Religious Studies & Theology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 88
Other requirements
General requirements
- International applicants are required to demonstrate English fluency. See the question below for more details.
- If you will require a visa, complete the International Student Supplemental Application. This will require you prove you can fund your studies at Aquinas. See the below section for details.
- Applicants with an active F-1 Visa who wish to transfer their current SEVIS record to Aquinas Institute from another institution are exempt from this supplemental application, but must complete the Transfer Verification Form available from the Registrar’s Office.
- If your collegiate studies were done outside the United States, you will need to complete a transcript evaluation. See this section in the FAQs for more details.
Tuition Fee
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International
13520 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 780 USD per credit during 36 months. -
National
13520 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 780 USD per credit during 36 months.
Living costs for Saint Louis
1015 - 1530 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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