Washington, D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Divinity in Pastoral Studies in Washington D.C., DC United States | The Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America
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Washington D.C., DC United States
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Qualification
Master's Degree (Professional)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2026)
USD
29,160
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Since the Master of Divinity is first a professional degree, the purpose of this program is to foster basic theological understanding and to develop initial pastoral competence on the part of students preparing for ministry. Accordingly, the M.Div. curriculum involves an in-depth study of the Christian, especially the Roman Catholic, theological tradition, and a supervised practice of ministry.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
The M.Div. in Pastoral Studies program is a 72-credit-hour degree program.
Curriculum Overview:
- Core Areas:
- Systematic Theology (12 credits)
- Moral Theology (9 credits)
- Biblical Studies (9 credits)
- Canon Law (3 credits)
- Church History (6 credits)
- Liturgical Studies (6 credits)
- Spirituality (3 credits)
- Pastoral Ministry (18 credits)
- Ministry Seminars (6 credits)
- Academic Electives (12 credits)
Practical Training:
- Supervised Ministry: Students are required to complete six credits of Basic Supervised Ministry or a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (C.P.E.), followed by an Advanced Supervised Ministry course.
- Integration Courses: Designed to integrate theoretical and practical aspects of ministry, including Introduction to Pastoral Theology and Capstone Seminars focusing on pastoral leadership.
Special Concentrations:
- Hispanic Ministry: Additional requirements involving Spanish language and Hispanic/Latino studies with placement in a setting involving Hispanic ministry.
Language Requirement:
- Reading knowledge of Latin, which must be satisfied by the end of the first fall semester in the program.
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum Required Documents for Master's Degrees
- Online application (no application fee)*
- Official transcripts from previous colleges/universities
- Unofficial transcripts accepted for review
- English Proficiency Test
*Some master’s programs may require a fee and additional documents.
Recommended Documents for Master’s Degrees
- Copy of resume
- One letter of recommendation
- A professional goal statement
Tuition
USD
29,160
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