Master of Pastoral Theology

Master of Pastoral Theology (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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Entry Terms

Spring 2021
Begins April 12, 2021
Apply by March 26, 2021

Summer 2021
Begins July 6, 2021
Apply by June 18, 2021

Program Highlights
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Program Delivery

In-person/on-campus

Time to Completion

Finish in as few as 36 months

Total Credit Hours

34-64 Credits

In-Person Instruction

MPT (general)
MPT in Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Direction

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.

Requirements

Prerequisite Courses

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.

Requirements

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

$6,180*

Per Term
(4 terms a year)

34-64 Credits

Total Credit Hours

36 Months

Time to Completion

*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.

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