Pastoral Studies - Eden Theological Seminary

Pastoral Studies from Eden Theological Seminary is a Campus Master Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies focuses on theological reflection for the practice of ministry. This is a degree for persons who choose to serve as lay, diaconal or recognized ministers in a specialized form of ministry. Purpose The Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS) degree program has as its purpose educating leaders for the church. It is particularly appropriate for those choosing to serve as lay, diaconal or recognized ministers who are interested in a specialized form of ministry. Specialized forms of ministry could include: Christian Education Pastoral Care Youth Ministry Parish Nursing Church Music United Methodist Deacon track Hospital Chaplainry Goals Eden's MAPS degree program has as its goals to help persons: Prepare to serve as lay, diaconal or specialized ministers in the church and, where applicable, to fulfill the requirements for denominationally recognized ministries (e.g., Commissioned Ministry in the UCC; Deacon Ministry in the United Methodist Church) Develop the capacity for critical and constructive theological reflection as the foundation for such ministry Develop an area of particular ministerial expertise in which the person will: o Be articulate about the biblical and theological bases for the ministry o Be familiar with the array of disciplines that undergird the area of ministry o Have skill in the design, implementation, and assessment of the practices of an area of ministry o Reflect upon and nurture their relationship with God, their ability to relate to other persons, and to enter into and provide leadership for communities View more details on Eden Theological Seminary . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.