Overview

The MAPS–CGS degree can be completed in three years and a half up to five years, depending on the amount of time a catechist is able to spend on coursework and album–writing. As members of a cohort, students follow a fixed schedule of classes as a learning community, pursuing their course work online with an intensive on-site learning experience at Aquinas Institute for each course.

Ministry Opportunities

Students who hold the Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd degree at Aquinas Institute of Theology attain greater theological, scriptural, and liturgical expertise for their ministry as catechists to children and young people in atria settings around the world, often assuming a greater role of leadership in the CGS community.

Graduates have gone on to serve as directors of religious education, pastoral associates, full-time educators, as well as CGS association staff, board members, and formation leaders.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theology and Theological Method

Christology and Christian Anthropology

Hebrew Scriptures

Christian Scriptures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

Blended

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

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

7285 USD / year

≈ 7285 USD / year
Out-of-State

7285 USD / year

≈ 7285 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7285 USD / year

≈ 7285 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Louis

United States

1015 - 1530 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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