Overview

The Pastoral Ministry program from Oblate School of Theology gives students the foundation needed to serve as pastoral associates, liturgy coordinators, education directors, youth ministers or pastoral care workers.

Goal

Preparation for specialized ministries such as religious education, youth ministry, pastoral care, liturgy coordinators, and/or pastoral administration.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Church History II: Holy Roman Empire to the Present

Scriptural Hermeneutics

Foundations of Moral Theology

Christology: Jesus Christ and Human Redemption

Theology of Church and Ministry

Basic Pastoral Care

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

San Antonio, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 476 other Masters in Christian Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application and payment form.

Submit official transcripts from all colleges attended, undergraduate and graduate, reflecting degree(s) received from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent training at an institution outside the U.S. sent directly to OST. Student copies are not acceptable.

Goals and Objectives Form

Biographical Information Form

Three recommendations, on forms provided by the School, attesting to the candidate’s religious, moral, and intellectual qualifications for ministry:

One from someone in authority within the applicant’s denominational structures verifying his/her good standing;

One from someone who is qualified to attest to the applicant’s academic ability;

One from any person of the applicant’s choosing.

If necessary, submit official score reports from the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Records Examination (GRE).

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31860 USD / year

≈ 31860 USD / year
Out-of-State

31860 USD / year

≈ 31860 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

31860 USD / year

≈ 31860 USD / year

Living costs

San Antonio

United States

972 - 1507 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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