Those preparing for professional Church ministry, such as pastoral associates, campus ministers, directors of pastoral care or directors of religious education are encouraged to enroll in one of the three graduate degree programs offered by the seminary. These degrees include a Master of Arts in Theology, a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry and a Master of Divinity. Minimum entrance requirements include a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Specific degree programs require educational background appropriate to the purposes and nature of the respective course of study. A graduate program application form and schedule of graduate courses are available from the Academic Office.
Scholarships are also available for continuing education level.
Financial aid is available. Please call the Academic Office at 652-8900 for more details. Special courses focused toward youth ministry and religious education are offered at both levels of study. The Permanent Diaconate Program enables an individual to be trained and formed by additional study and prayer for a specific responsibility. By virtue of his ordination, the deacon commits himself to serve in the three-fold ministry of the Word, Liturgy and Charity.