Certificate of Pastoral Studies

The Certificate of Pastoral Studies program is a non-credit professional enrichment program intended to enable persons involved in pastoral ministry to pursue the study of theology and the development of ministerial skills even if they cannot or do not wish to obtain a graduate degree.

Students in the certificate program register for and complete the course work described for the MPS degree, but register on an enrichment or audit basis and do not complete the Integration Project. In consultation with an advisor, the student may decide to include some upper level undergraduate theology courses or diocesan workshops in his/her program.

Upon completion of the equivalent of 30 semester credits, the non-degree seeking student receives a professional certificate through the SAU Professional Development office. 

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