The Vowed Religious Formation concentrations of the Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies program at Aquinas Institute is designed to prepare religious women and men for the ministry of formation within their religious communities. An important emphasis of the program is the integration of spirituality and morality. This emphasis is reflected in the moral theology requirement, and is articulated within the theology of formation and the principles of spirituality.
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Integrative Studies | |
| Proseminar | 3 |
| Integrative Seminar | 1 |
| Biblical Studies | |
| Bible Interpretation | 3 |
| Scripture Elective | 2 |
| Systematic Theology | |
| Introduction to Theology and Theological Method | 3 |
| Christian Anthropology | 3 |
| Christology | 3 |
| Foundations of Spirituality | 3 |
| Moral Theology | |
| Foundations of Catholic Morality | 3 |
| Historical Studies | |
| Critical Moments in Church History | 3 |
| Pastoral Theology | |
| Adult Christian Formation | 2 |
| Vowed Life in Religious Community | 2 |
| Canon Law and Religious Community | 1 |
| Cross-Disciplinary Seminar | |
| Sacramental and Theological Foundations of Ministry | 2 |
| Preaching | |
| Foundations of Preaching I | 2 |
| Foundations of Preaching II | 2 |
| Liturgical Theology | |
| Theology of Worship | 3 |
| Christian Initiation | 3 |
| Electives | |
| ---- | 3 |
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