Caldwell College Center for Graduate & Continuing Studies Masters in Pastoral Ministry 120 Bloomfield Avenue Caldwell, NJ 07006 US   Phone: 1-973-618-3544   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A. - Pastoral Ministry On Campus   Caldwell College stands ready and eager to meet the educational needs of those in the Roman Catholic Church and others who desire expertise and credentials in Christian theology and pastoral care. In this new millennium, the Church needs and deserves thoughtful, inspired, and well educated leadership from the men and women who participate in the life of the Church, whether lay or religious, ordained or non-ordained. These ministers require theological knowledge to understand and carry out their duties competently and confidently. They also require finely honed pastoral skills in order to exercise clear and compassionate leadership. The M.A. in Pastoral Ministry is a 36-credit program which combines a solid academic foundation in fundamental Catholic theology with practical approaches to pastoral care. The non-traditional format of the program is designed to accommodate working adults. Students come to campus six Saturdays in the Fall semester, three weekends during the January term, and six Saturdays in the Spring semester. Students also earn six credits through guided independent study in two summer sessions.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required: 36  Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GMAT Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Minimum of two years experience in ministry  Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements Three letters of recommendation: from a pastor, religious superior, supervisor, someone familiar with the applicant’s work history, a colleague A 550 word, typed essay addressing one’s hopes for working toward the advancement of the Reign of God, vision of and aspirations for ministry in the Church, and reasons for wanting to be enrolled in this program    Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 708.00  Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 115  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 485  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $607  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $10926  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic