
Theology and Ministry - Curriculum
The graduate religion program at La Salle University seeks to provide a solid theological education preparing students for lay ministry in the church as well as providing a foundation for more advanced studies. Roman Catholic in its orientation, the program seeks to foster a truly ecumenical spirit with a faculty and student body representing various Christian churches and faith traditions.
The theological track concentrates on research and the systematic study of biblical, dogmatic and spiritual theology. The pastoral ministry track prepares graduates for work in the fields of religious education and youth ministry. A Master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling combines the academic study of religion with courses in Counseling-Psychology. The liturgical studies track prepares its graduates for work in parish and diocesan ministry in the Roman Church as well as for further study of the liturgical practices of other Christian churches.
All of the programs empower students to investigate the historical religious, theological and pastoral traditions, establish a dialogue with the contemporary world, and use the resultant insights and skills to respond, in faith, to the fears, struggles, aspirations and achievements of contemporary men and women.
Curriculum Guide - Graduate Religion Programs
Students beginning studies in Fall 1999 are to follow the curriculum as detailed below for each concentration. The director can approve alternate courses related to student's educational needs and goals. Students commencing their studies prior to Fall 1999 can use the following as a guide for completing their degree.
Letters (A,B,C,D,E) Letters indicate programs for which a course fulfills a requirement in the foundational core or concentration. Electives for any concentration may include courses from theology, ministry or liturgy.
Theological Studies (A)
Pastoral Ministry: Religious Education (B)
Pastoral Ministry: Youth Ministry (C)
Pastoral Ministry: Pastoral Care (D)
Liturgical Studies (E)
Graduate Certificates
Continuing Education Units (CEU's)

Francis Berna, OFM, Ph.D.
Director
Theology and Ministry Graduate Studies
1900 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141 USA
Phone (215) 951-1346 Fax (215) 951-1665
e-mail: religion@lasalle.edu
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