Pastoral Ministry - Madonna University

Pastoral Ministry from Madonna University is a Campus Master Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The mission of the Religious Studies Department is to assist students to develop skills and knowledge necessary for the maturation of Judeo-Christian humanistic values, appreciation for cultural and ecumenical diversity, exercise of critical thinking, and responsible moral decision making, through the pursuit of truth and commitment to the service of others. The academic means through which this mission is realized include: critical study of Sacred, classical, and contemporary works; open discussion of Moral and Ethical situations; involvement in Praxis experience and participation in colloquy exchange. Program Purpose and Design The Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry is designed to prepare new and seasoned persons for service in various fields of ministry. It includes cognates in two specific majors with emergent needs for well-trained professionals. The program is designed to deepen the student's skills and awareness of the obligations of ministry, through study and through cooperation and communication with established agencies and persons already in place. The uniqueness of the program lies in the options open to professionals who seek to enhance their areas of expertise. These options are: a concentrated Pastoral Ministry program focusing on church-related services. pastoral ministry with a Criminal Justice component, focusing on the needs of potential and current juvenile offenders, incarcerated adults, and their family members; jail ministry. pastoral ministry with a Hospice component, focusing on the needs of sick/dying/grieving persons, their family members and caregivers. pastoral ministry with a Bereavement component, focusing on clinical knowledge and expertise in working with grieving persons and families. Program Objectives At the conclusion of the program, the student will be able to integrate knowledge of basic Christian tradition, teachings, and interpretations in the practical application of ministerial service; demonstrate written, verbal, and hands-on capabilities appropriate to the chosen field; apply principles of counseling , effective listening skills, team approach skills, and cross-disciplinary expertise to con tem porary cross-cultural and ecumenical facets of ministry; demonstrate practical and strategic decision making skills for implementation in multicultural venues. View more details on Madonna University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.