B. A. in Parish and Pastoral Ministries
Overview
This major gives students who want to work in faith formation, pastoral counseling, youth ministry, or in parish and diocesan offices the tools they need to be successful. The major revolves around a solid theological formation complemented by counseling and pedagogical skills and by active involvement in the field via an internship.
Curriculum Requirements
To be accepted into the degree program and be allowed to enroll in upper level theology courses the student must have completed TH105 with a grade of “B” or better.
The Theology Department strongly encourages students to pursue a minor in Psychology, Social and Human Services, or Education to complement their theological and interdisciplinary formation.
It is the student’s responsibility to see that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.
The Core Curriculum (52-53 credit hours)
Please reference the Core Curriculum Requirements
Students participating in the program must fulfill their Core Curriculum Social Science Requirement by taking PC202 Introduction to Psychology for Pastoral Ministry or PC201 Introduction to Psychology.
Major Program Requirements (48 credit hours)
| TH311 | Jesus and Salvation | 3 |
| TH320 | The Church | 3 |
| TH330 | Introduction to Moral Theology | 3 |
| TH340 | Catholic Social Teaching: God and the Good Society | 3 |
| TH345 | Theology of Sexuality and Marriage | 3 |
| TH355 | Pastoral Theology | 3 |
| TH380 | Liturgy & Sacraments | 3 |
| TH385 | Christian Spirituality | 3 |
| TH402 | The Gospels | 3 |
| TH453 | Internship | 3 |
| ED310W | Educ. Development & Psychology | 3 |
| 300+ Upper Level Course in English | 3 |
| 300+ Upper Level Course in History | 3 |
| 300+ Upper Level Course in Philosophy | 3 |
Two PC classes or Two HS classes among the following
| HS220 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| HS301 | Seminar in Aging | 3 |
| HS340 | Human Development in Social Context | 3 |
| HS361 | Substance Abuse & Addictions I | 3 |
| HS365 | Family Violence | 3 |
| HS372 | Conflict Resolution | 3 |
General Electives (19-20 credit hours)