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Pastoral Ministries

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.

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Holy Names University and the Diocese of Fresno and the Diocese of Stockton

The Diocese of Fresno and the Diocese of Stockton have entered into partnerships with Holy Names University to offer an M.A. in Pastoral Ministries. They join the Diocese of Oakland who has been our partner since 2001 when the program was first formed. Holy Names University also enjoys a collaborative friendship with the Archdiocese of San Francisco to open our program to individuals interested in pursuing studies in Pastoral Ministries. Our next cohort now forming will begin in August 2008. For an application packet click here or call 510-436-1139, or contact Pastoral Ministries for more information.

Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministries

Theological Studies (12 Credit Hours)

The Church and Practical Theology: Foundations for Lay
Ecclesial Ministry
Grace, Christ, and the Spirit
Morality, Christian Ethics, Justice
Historical Roots of the Contemporary Church

Scripture Studies (6 Credit Hours)

Hebrew Scriptures
New Testament

Ministerial Resources (6 Credit Hours)

Worship, Liturgy, and Sacrament
Evangelization and Catechesis

Ministerial Skills (6 Credit Hours)

Two courses covering the following modules: Group effectiveness skills, advocacy skills, communication skills, administrative skills (including diocesan organization, applicable areas of canon and civil law), pastoral leadership formation and development, organizational management, leadership processes and systems skills, practice of pastoral care, assessment and intervention, fostering family and human development and conversion, parish and community development, multicultural community formation.

Final Ministry Project

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 to develop as lay ministers and leaders for the church of the new millennium. Participants will be expected to form a community of learners who will participate in faith sharing and in two retreat days each year as part of their program.

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Robert Lassalle-Klein, PhD

Graduate Theological Union
Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Philosophy
510-436-1074
lassalle-klein@hnu.edu

Rene Sanchez , PhD (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

Sophia Park, snjm (PhD Candidate)

Graduate Theological Union
Lecturer in New Testament

Shelley Waldenberg, MA, DD

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