Mission The Russell Institute of Religion and Ministry oversees diverse programs offered by Spalding University in religious studies and ministry studies. It is dedicated to the education and training of persons for a variety of ministries within the Catholic Church as well as within other Christian churches and denominations, and to the education of persons engaged in the academic study of religion. All programs require admission to the graduate school. Students may enter a program at any point in the academic year. Courses are offered days and evenings, and on weekends all year round.
Financial aid is available.
The two degree programs require that incoming students have a knowledge base of 18 semester hours in undergraduate religion courses or their equivalent in continuing education or professional experience. The certificate program does not have this requirement. SCN Dr. Paul Hoyt-O'Connor Dr. Joseph Martos Rev. Dr. Lynn Jarrell, OSU Marlene Lehmkuhl, SCN Brian Reynolds Eleanor Tierney, OP Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry Program Goals and Objectives The Institute's graduate program in pastoral ministry is for persons who have completed a baccalaureate degree in any field of study and who desire to acquire professional competence in ministry. Ministerial education emphasizes the development of ministerial skills as well as the acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge.