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Pastoral Ministry - AA

Program Overview

The Associate of Arts in Pastoral Ministry is a 60 credit hour degree that allow students to take introductory courses covering doctrines of the faith, the Bible, liturgy, and ministry in the church and community. The Core Curriculum requirements (18 credit hours) give students a foundation in the humanities, religious studies, math, and social sciences. The Major Curriculum of 18 credit hours will be taken at MACC. General Electives may be taken at UIW or MACC for a total of 24 credit hours. 22 clock hours of community service are required to graduate. Admission requirements are the same as the requirements for admission to the university. This course of study prepares students to work in ministry or religious education, and continue on to the BA in Religious Studies or Pastoral Ministry.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Degree Plan

University Core Curriculum

Major Courses in Pastoral Ministry

The Pastoral Ministry subject area requires 18 hours of coursework from the following:
PMIN 1310Philosophy in the Catholic Tradition

3
PMIN 1320Introduction to Theology and Biblical Studies

3
PMIN 1341Introduction to Liturgy

3
PMIN 1372Intercultural Competencies for Pastoral Ministries

3
PMIN 2320Catholic Biblical Interpretations: Old Testament

3
PMIN 2332Catholic Biblical Interpretation: New Testament

3
Total Credit Hours:18

Electives to meet 60 total credit hours for the degree

The Pastoral Ministry subject area requires 30 additional hours of coursework drawn from 9 hours of Pastoral Ministry elective coursework and 15 hours of Electives.

Total Credit Hours:60

Required Community Service hours

Total Credit Hours:22