Online Pastoral Studies Degree :: Accredited Universities

This degree prepares leaders to serve the Church in parishes, diocesan offices, schools, hospitals and other faith-based organizations. Available on-line and on-campus

Designed to meet the requirements for pastoral ministers set out by the USCCB and the National Association of Lay Ministers.

Courses cover scripture, moral and systematic theology.

Courses also include offerings in all four academic areas of our School: Spirituality, Pastoral Counseling,
Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry.

Provides a solid foundation for students seeking to follow many different career paths in ministry.

Fordham University’s Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education has a 50 year history of serving
those in ministry. In addition to the MAPS Degree we offer certificates, masters degrees and doctoral degrees in
Religious Education, Pastoral Ministry, Spirituality and Pastoral Counseling.

Graduates of our programs in Pastoral Studies serve as diocesan directors, parish pastoral ministers, teachers
and principals in faith-based schools, and executives in new ministries.

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Lay people working in variety of contexts including parishes, schools, or diocesan offices or in secular professions including law, business, and criminal justice, or in the helping professions of medicine and social work can develop the theological and spiritual grounding necessary to become wiser and more effective ministers and leaders. Pursuing a Master of Pastoral Studies degree allows individuals to gain specific competencies in the focus area of their choice while earning a master’s degree from an institution with a long-standing reputation for excellence in education and ministerial formation.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

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Entry Requirements

Hold a relevant undergraduate degree

or

Hold CSU's Graduate Diploma of Ageing and Pastoral Studies (or equivalent)

Applicants without tertiary qualifications must satisfactorily complete the Graduate Diploma of Ageing and Pastoral Studies prior to admission.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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This program is designed to enhance professional competence of teachers in religious studies education. It also targets clergy engaged in the education sector as chaplain, education secretaries and pastoral care providers to youth. The programme prepares students for positions in primary schools, secondary schools, teachers colleges, universities, religious ministries specializing in education issues and provide entry into doctoral programmes.

The main catchment for MA religious studies are primary, Secondary and college teachers who hold a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and wish to specialize in Religious Education as a teaching subject.

Entry Requirements

Bachelors degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 2nd class honors upper division or equivalent qualification

Other Fees

Service Fee(Kshs)

Attachment 1000

Graduation (undergrad) 6000

Graduation (postgraduate) 8000

Credit Transfer Application Fee 1000

Credit Transfer Fee per credit hour 1000

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The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (M.A.B.S.) program is designed for those who desire to enhance
their knowledge of the Scripture. The following are encouraged to consider this program:

a. Those with several years of pastoral experience who desire further Biblical and theological study

b. Those leading various church-related ministries other than the pulpit ministry

c. Those who seek to develop competence in studying and teaching the Bible effectively

Objectives
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To enable the students to demonstrate:

a. A general knowledge of the Bible, including a basic understanding of selected books

b. A general knowledge of conservative Christian theology

c. The necessary skills to use the Bible effectively in ministry

d. Competence in teaching Biblical truth

e. An understanding of the Biblical foundations of the local church and its various ministries

f. Necessary skills to lead a local church ministry or a church-related ministry

Entry Requirements

The applicant must have a Bachelor of Arts degree, Bachelor of Science degree, or the equivalent from
a recognized college.

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