Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies – Youth & Young Adult Ministry

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Cromwell, CT 06416

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Youth & Young Adult Ministry Concentration Overview

The MAPS Youth & Young Adult Ministry Concentration provides learners with the ability to help teens and young adults apply their faith to the difficult emotional, spiritual, and relationship challenges that accompany the high school, college, and young adult years. This concentration would be an excellent fit for those learners who wish to:

  • Pursue careers in diocesan and/or parish-based youth/young adult ministry.
  • Pursue careers in campus ministry.
  • Pursue careers in family life ministry.
  • Be more effective in connecting teens and young adults with a meaningful experience of their Catholic faith.

Graduates will also be able to practice as Family Life Coaches and be eligible for advanced standing to become a Board Certified Coach through the Center for Credentialing and Education.

Core Curriculum

Holy Apostles College and Seminary requires M.A. in Pastoral Studies candidates to complete a 6-credit co-requisite sequence by taking PAS 602 Fundamentals of Practical Theology (Every Semester) as well as DTH 645 Nature and Grace (Spring). Following these co-requisite courses, an additional 12-credit Youth and Young Adult Ministry Core is to be taken.

Core Courses for the Youth and Young Adult Ministry Concentration

  1. MTH 851 Contemporary Moral Issues (Spring, Summer)
  2. PAS 805 Trinity and the Incarnation (Fall, Summer)
  3. PAS 511 Mission and Evangelization (Spring, Summer)
  4. PAS 720 Nurturing the Domestic Church: Facilitating Authentic Marriage, Family Life and Spirituality (Fall, Summer)

Four courses must be taken within each area of concentration, and these are clearly marked within each concentration.  The remaining two courses are electives and are preferably also within the concentration.

Coursework

A candidate for the M.A. in Pastoral Studies is required to complete course work from the various areas of graduate study. The specific degree requirements for the Youth & Young Adult Ministry Concentration may be found in the Degree Plan below.

Youth & Young Adult Ministry Concentration Sample Degree Plan

Graduate Capstone
The Summative Evaluation is the capstone of the student’s academic work in the M.A. program at Holy Apostles College & Seminary. All candidates enrolled in an M.A. degree are required to complete a Summative Evaluation. Those enrolled in the M.A. in Pastoral Studies are required to take the Comprehensive Examination as their Summative Evaluation. (Students enrolled in the MAPS program prior to Fall 2017 may complete a thesis or special project in lieu of the Comprehensive Exam.) Full descriptions of the Summative Evaluation exercise are available on the Summative Evaluation page.
How Do I Apply?

Applicants for the M.A. program should follow the Graduate Admissions procedures. 

Faculty

Program Director:

Dr. J. Marianne Siegmund
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Concentration Chairs:

Apologetics (Horn)
Catechetical Ministry (White)
General Studies (Posner)
Marriage and Family (Siegmund)
Pastoral Counseling (Lockwood)
Spiritual Direction (Lockwood)
Youth and Young Adult Ministry (Tumeinski)

For a full listing of our faculty, please visit Faculty Listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to complete an MA in Pastoral Studies?

  • The M.A. degree program may be completed in as little as 2 years.There is a 6 year time limit from entry into the program through completion of the degree requirements. Please see the Academic Catalog for additional information.

Is the program flexible for working individuals?

  • Our 100% online courses make the M.A. degree program flexible for working and busy individuals. 

Are the faculty members faithful to the Magisterium?

  • All members of the faculty must be approved by the bishop in order to ensure fidelity to the magisterium.

Visit our FAQ page for more information.

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