Overview

The Pastoral Ministry program offered by University of the Incarnate Word is designed to prepare leaders in contemporary ecclesial ministries, especially in Catholic parish ministries, religious education, spirituality and spiritual development, youth ministry and catechetical leadership, or as a mission leader in Catholic healthcare or education.

Key Facts

Through rigorous courses with exceptional faculty, students will be able to exercise sound practices of compassionate pastoral care appropriate to their skill levels and training.

The 36-credit hour degree plan encompasses three areas of study: scripture, theology (including the historical, sacramental, liturgical, moral and ecclesial aspects) and ministry, and normally culminates with an individually designed supervised Pastoral Project. Participants may incorporate a second field into their degree plan through other UIW graduate departments, particularly the Dreeben School of Education or the School of Osteopathic Medicine.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Theology

Ministry

Mission Leadership

Parish Leadership

Catechesis and Formation
Chaplaincy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Antonio, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an institution with a national or regional accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Minimum GPA of 2.5
Official transcripts of all coursework
Three letters of reference
A personal letter explaining the applicant's ministerial and educational goals

Tuition Fees

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14280 USD / year

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14280 USD / year

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14280 USD / year

≈ 14280 USD / year

Living costs

San Antonio

United States

972 - 1507 USD / month

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