Master of Pastoral Theology

Master of Pastoral Theology (MPT)

Theological reflection as preparation for active ministry.

That approach underscores our Master of Pastoral Theology degree—a program of study designed to stress personal growth, community connections and service-learning opportunities. Student coursework centers on moral theology with an emphasis on the Roman Catholic tradition, and graduates can go on to serve as ministers, chaplains or educators.

Courses offered in hybrid format

Finish as few as 20 months

34 total credit hours

Upon completion of the Master of Pastoral Theology, students will be able to:

Identify the constitutive elements of Catholic theology: its historical development, its contemporary expression within a Vatican II framework, and its context within the broader Christian tradition.
Develop methods of critical theological reflection in response to issues, needs, and concerns of various pastoral contexts within and for communities of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim.
Compare and contrast theological positions and values within the Christian community.
Engage the Marianist tradition of education for service, peace, justice, and the integrity of creation in ways that respond and lead to active participation within changing local and global environments.

Required Courses

RE 600 Prophets and Writings
RE 606 Pentateuch and Historical Books
RE 607 Synoptic Gospels and Acts
RE 608 Pauline Corpus and Catholic Epistles
RE 609 Johannine Writings and Revelation
RE 610 Introduction to Hebrew Scriptures
RE 615 Introduction to Christian Scriptures
RE 616 History and Theology of Vatican II/Catholic Catechism
RE 629 Catholic Social Teaching
RE 631 Trinity
RE 637 Christology and Trinity
RE 642 Ecclesiology Its Nature and Mission
RE 643 Sacramental Theology and Practice
RE 647 Theology of Liturgy
RE 664 Moral Theology: Fundamental and Applied or RE 629 Catholic Social Teaching
RE 790 Pastoral Theology Seminar

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$5,000 Graduate Scholarship

MPT entry terms align with the Diocesan calendar and generally start on the first weekend of the following months:

Winter Term (January)

Spring Term (April)

Fall Term (September)

Graduate Certificates

The Permanent Diaconate Education Certificate emphasizes spiritual leadership and relationship-building across a diversity of communities. Students are challenged to build their skills while seeking opportunities for personal growth.