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Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry (M.A.P.M.)
Description
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry (M.A.P.M.) degree aims to prepare men and women for leadership and service roles in a variety of lay ministries, such as parish pastoral ministry, pastoral care of the sick, grief ministry,
social ministries (Christian service, prison ministry, etc.), and various ecclesial
ministries requiring pastoral leadership. The degree program consists
of general theological education integrated with pastoral studies which
emphasize ministerial skills.
Goals and Objectives
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry degree program is designed to guide
the student in developing the following attitudes and competencies:
--To understand and articulate the Roman Catholic theological
tradition as a basis for ministry
--To perceive and perform one’s ministry within the larger context
of the mission of the Church
--To affirm the dignity of all persons and to respect and foster
multicultural diversity and good ecumenical/interreligious
relations within a faith community
--To work harmoniously with other ministers and lay professionals
--To see personal spiritual development as integral to fruitful
Christian ministry