Overview

The 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

Ecclesiology

Christology

Sacramental & Theological Foundations of Ministry

Theology ot Worship

SPM II or Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-13 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Louis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Application

Transcripts

Resume or CV

Personal Statement

Reflection Paper

Standardized Tests

Interview

Three References

Application Fee

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21600 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21600 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

21600 USD / year

≈ 21600 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Louis

United States

1015 - 1530 USD / month

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Funding

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