Santa Clara University

Program Information

Degree Offered

MA in Catechetics;MA in Pastoral Liturgy;MA in Spirituality;MA in Liturgical Music

Program Description:

The Pastoral Ministries Program prepares women and men to enter into professional ministry in the Church. It seeks to serve the following:persons interested in preparing for ministerial leadership in catechetics, liturgical music, pastoral liturgy, and spirituality on the parish or diocesan levels: catechists, religious education directors, priests, deacons, liturgical coordinators, men and women retreat leaders, choir directors, cantors, and organists;persons working with the catechumenate, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, or with other forms of adult catechesis;persons teaching in junior and senior high school religion programs or those working with youth ministry; catechists either in parish schools or parish programs for children; persons seeking catechetical, liturgical, musical, or theological renewal or updating;persons preparing for further graduate study in these areas of specialization; and Christians interested in further study or reflection on their faith.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999