Master of Pastoral Theology

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Where a calling becomes a lived mission.

The Master of Pastoral Theology (MPT) prepares compassionate, faith-filled leaders grounded in Marianist values and inspired by Hawai‘i’s rich cultural diversity. Rooted in academic rigor and lived experience, the program invites you to deepen your theological understanding while developing the pastoral skills needed to accompany and serve others.

Term & Deadline

Accelerated Winter Term Begins: January 9, 2026
Application Deadline: December 16, 2025

Accelerated Spring Term Begins: April 10, 2026
Application Deadline: March 17, 2026

Accelerated Fall Term Begins: September 11, 2026
Application Deadline: August 17, 2026

A program built around you.

Through coursework, spiritual formation, and supervised ministry in local parishes and community settings, students learn to connect faith with action—promoting justice, peace, and the dignity of every person. Guided by faculty mentors and supported by a close-knit cohort, graduates are equipped to serve in parish ministries, education, chaplaincy, diocesan roles, and faith-based organizations throughout Hawai‘i and beyond.

Courses offered in hybrid format

34 total credit hours

Finish as few as 20 months

Three terms per year with optional summer intensives

Partnership with Diocese of Honolulu Diaconate Education Program

WASC accredited

Program Details

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.

MPT Program (34 total credit hours)

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

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Chaminade University has been accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the nationally recognized agency for accreditation of post-secondary institutions in its area of the United States.

General Admission Requirements

Completed Chaminade application
Hold at least a baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college/university in the U.S. or equivalent from a foreign institution
Official college transcripts
Letter of intent
Article reflection essay
Letters of recommendation
GMAT and GRE are not required

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