The Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministries at Holy Names University is an exciting program of intercultural formation for lay leadership and ministry in the Catholic Church. The program was developed in collaboration with the Diocese of Oakland, and is designed for full time working adults. It offers unique networking, employment, and community building opportunities with other students, many of whom are employed by local dioceses. The three-year program is built around leading certification standards of the National Association for Lay Ministry, and welcomes the next generation of lay ministers to the third most diverse campus on the West Coast.

All students are engaged as volunteers or paid employees in supervised lay ministries. Every aspect of the program emphasizes pastorally based theological reflection, integrating intercultural and ecumenical perspectives, and the values of Catholic

Social Teaching. Our curriculum and diverse faculty help students to explore the Catholic tradition, and develop as lay ministers and leaders for the church of the new millennium.


Holy Names University and the Diocese of Fresno
The Diocese of Freson has entered into an exciting new partnership with Holy Names University to offer an M.A. in Pastoral Ministries starting spring 2008. Interested lay ministers and deacons will receive a one third tuition discount. For an application packet click here or call 510-436-1139, or contact Pastoral Ministries for more information.

Formats
Each course meets in a cohort model for four hours every Monday over a period of eight weeks. Each semester consists of two consecutive eight-week classes. Some cohorts meet 10 am to 2 pm on Monday, others meet on Monday evenings. Classes begin in January or late August, depending on when a cohort group is formed.

Curriculum - Click here to view the program information for Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministries.

Faculty
Robert Lassalle-Klein, PhD
Graduate Theological Union
Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Philosophy
510-436-1074
lassalle-klein@hnu.edu

Rene Sanchez , Ph.D. (candidate)
Boston College
Associate Professor
510-436-1199
rsanchez@hnu.edu

Miriam Malone, SNJM, MPS
Loyola University of Chicago
Associate Professor, Final Project Advisor
408-395–1818
miriam@snjmfire.com

Margaret Campbell, snjm, PhD
Graduate Theological Union
Professor Emerita
510-436-1139
Heafey Room 608

Delores Rashford, snjm, PhD
The Union Institute Graduate School
Professor Emerita

Shelley Waldenburg, D.D.
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
Lecturer in Hebrew Scriptures
Shelleywald@aol.com

Irene Woodward, PhD
Catholic University of America
Professor Emerita
Mentor to Pastoral Ministries Students
510-436-1071
woodward@hnu.edu

Admission Contact Information
Holy Names University
Office of Admission
3500 Mountain Boulevard
Oakland CA 94619
local telephone: 510.436.1351
toll-free: 1.800.430.1321
email: admissions@hnu.edu

Scheduled visits to classes and appointments with faculty are encouraged and can be arranged through the Admission Office.

For transfer students, reasonable consideration is given to equating previous coursework with Holy Names University requirements.