Master of Pastoral Theology

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$5,000 Scholarships Available | Apply by Dec 18

Master of Pastoral Theology

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$5,000 Scholarships Available
Apply by Dec 18

MPT Overview

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.

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$6,180

Per Term (4 terms a year)

2019-2020 cost above is based on full-time status of six credits (typically two courses) at $1,030 per credit hour, effective July 1, 2020. Does not include fees, books and supplies.

36 months

Program Completion

34-64*

Credits

MPT Concentrations

MPT

MPT Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Direction

MPT Diaconate Education

Entry Terms

Winter 2021: Courses begin January 11, 2021 (apply by December 18, 2020)

Spring 2021: Courses begin April 5, 2021 (apply by March 19,2021)

Summer 2021: Courses begin July 6, 2021 (apply by June 18, 2021)

On Campus

All Concentrations

Online

Not Available

Learning Outcomes Course Requirements

Learning Outcomes

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 Hawai’i and the Pacific rim.
Compare and contrast theological positions and values within the Christian community.
Engage the Marianist tradition of education for service, peace, and justice in ways that respond and lead to active participation within changing local and global environments.

Prerequisite Foundation Courses

Required:

RE 501 Foundations of Biblical Theology
RE 502 Foundations of Systematic Theology

Recommended based on academic and/or professional background:

RE 500 Research Methods
RE 503 Historical Theology
RE 504 Moral Theology
RE 515 Introduction to New Testament
PH 550 Philosophy of Thomas Aquinas

Required Courses

RE 731/406 Code of Canon Law
RE 600/401 Prophets and Writings
RE 606/400 Pentateuch and Historical Books
RE 607 Synoptic Gospels and Acts
RE 608 Pauline Corpus and Catholic Epistles
RE 609 Johannine Writings and Revelation
RE 637 Christology and Trinity
RE 642 Ecclesiology Its Nature and Mission
RE 643 Sacramental Theology and Practice
RE 664 Moral Theology: Fundamental and Applied or RE 629 Catholic Social Teaching
RE 790 Pastoral Theology Seminar

Choose one:

RE 616 History and Theology of Vatican II/Catholic Catechism
RE 621 History of the Early Church
RE 622 Inter-Religious Dialogue/Ecumenical Ministry
RE 626 Theological Anthropology: Sin and Grace
RE 628 New Evangelization: Small Christian Communities
RE 647 Theology of Liturgy
RE 661 Approaches of Morality
RE 662 Contemporary Moral Problems
RE 680 Special Topics in Systematic Theology
RE 730 Homiletics
RE 740 Mary in the Christian Tradition

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the MPT Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Direction program, a graduating student will demonstrate the following competencies:

An understanding of the foundational issues and skills in the profession of counseling.
An understanding of the principles of managing counseling sessions within a cross-cultural setting and recognize cultural clues essential for understanding the client’s situation.
An understanding of the spiritual dimensions within the counseling encounter and suggest strategies for successful integration of these dimensions into pastoral counseling.
An understanding of the relationship between theological reflection and psychological theory and how psychology approaches the religious experience and consciousness.
Basic counseling skills and understanding of when a client requires professional care beyond this basic care.
Basic strategies in spiritual direction through in-class role playing.
Integration of basic theories of spiritual direction with her or his own personal spiritual reflection and journey.
A model of pastoral counseling and spiritual direction that integrates prayer and active engagement with their faith communities.

Core Requirements:

PL 670/PSY 521 Personality
PL 671/PSY 601 Ethical and Professional Issues in Counseling
PL 673/PSY 603 Introduction to Counseling Skills
PL 675/PSY 611 Group Processes
PL 771/PSY 736 Cross-Cultural Counseling
PL 775/PSY 773 Spiritual Dimensions of Counseling

MPT Summer Intensive I:

RE 685 Pastoral Counseling

MPT Summer Intensive II:

RE 687 Spiritual Directions

The Master of Pastoral Theology Permanent Diaconate Education Track is designed to provide the academic preparation that is required for ordination of a permanent deacon in the Roman Catholic Church. The course of study will provide a strong foundation in Scripture studies, theology and philosophy, as well as provide training in the homiletic, counseling, stewardship skills that are necessary for success in the role of a permanent deacon serving in this diocese. The scope of study greatly expands the normal requirements for the Master of Pastoral Theology degree, but remains consistent with the general learning outcomes of that degree. Because of the varying academic preparations of the candidates and their wives (who also are required to attend the deacon preparation program), the academic program is set up to award graduate, undergraduate, or continuing education credits, based on three distinct levels of requirements in the courses.

Courses for this track are offered as part of the formation program for permanent deacons. In order to match the structure of the overall program that prepares candidates for ordination to the permanent diaconate, the course of study is scheduled in three trimesters that run from January to March, March to May, and September to November each year. Courses are set up in Hybrid format included face-to-fact and online instructional experiences. Instructors meet with students during each three month trimester at the scheduled formation weekends. Candidates seeking graduate or undergraduate credit continue the education process online during the three month session.

In addition to the overall Program Outcomes for the MPT degree, the Diaconate Education Track includes two further program outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

Students completing the MPT Diaconate Education Track will demonstrate:

• An understanding of the western philosophical themes and movements and how they impacted theological thinking in the Christian community
• An understanding and application of skills required for successful ministry as a permanent deacon

Prerequisite Courses:

RE 501 Foundations of Biblical Theology
RE 502 Foundations of Systematic Theology
PH 550 Philosophy of Thomas Aquinas

Ministry Specific Core:

RE 731/406 Code of Canon Law
RE 730/404 Homiletics

Scripture Studies

RE 600/401 Prophets and Writings
RE 606/400 Pentateuch and Historical Books
RE 607 Synoptic Gospels and Acts
RE 608 Pauline Corpus and Catholic Epistles
RE 609 Johannine Writings and Revelation

Philosophy

PH 650/481 Philosophy

Systematic Theology

RE 616/416 History and Theology of Vatican II/Catholic Catechism
RE 621/411 History of the Early Church
RE 622/422 Interreligious Dialogue/Ecumenical Ministry
RE 628/428 New Evangelization/Small Christian Communities
RE 637/408 Christology and Trinity
RE 642/405 Ecclesiology: Its Nature and Mission
RE 643/407 Sacramental Theology and Practice
RE 647/417 Theology of Liturgy
RE 740/418 Mary in the Christian Tradition (1 to 3) variable credit course

Moral Theology Requirement

RE 664 Moral Theology: Fundamental and Applied
RE 629 Catholic Social Teaching

Capstone Course

RE 790 Pastoral Theology Seminar

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