 Program
Admission Requirements
Requirements for Admission
- Accredited baccalaureate degree
- Undergraduate grade-point of 3.0 on a
4.0 scale
- Nine hours of theology including:
Introduction to Theology, Introduction to New Testament,
Introduction to Old Testament (conditional admission to
the program may be granted while the student fulfills
these prerequisite courses).
- Two years of ministry experience after
undergraduate education
Application Procedures
- Before registering for courses, a student must seek
admission to the University. University Catalogue and Application
forms may be obtained by calling the program director at
563/333-6442.
- Complete the application form for the
university.
- Request that a complete official
transcript from the institution that granted the
bachelor's degree be sent to the program director. Also
request a transcript of any graduate work in theology or
ministry that has been completed at another institution.
- Request that two letters of
recommendation from persons who have either supervised
or worked with the student in ministry be sent to the
director of the Master of Pastoral Studies program.
- Return the application form to the MPTh
program director with a $25 non-refundable application
fee payable to St. Ambrose University.
- Once all of the application materials
have been received, the student will be asked to
interview with members of the MPTh faculty. The student
will be notified of the admission decision.
Transfer Credit
MPTh candidates may transfer credits to the MPTh
program from another accredited degree program in theology
or ministry. Transfer of credit approval is based on credit
being earned within the past 5 years at the graduate level
with a grade of at least B.
Portfolio Credit
St. Ambrose graduate programs may grant credit for
education received outside of a degree program. Credit is
awarded based on the standards set by the North Central
Association. To be accepted, the work
must have taken place in an educational setting. No credit
for "life experience" is granted. Credit is
granted "after rigorous and documented evaluation of
portfolio of original work products" such as reports,
creative works, research papers, or theological reflections
that clearly demonstrate the student's academic achievement.
No more that a total of 12 credits will be
awarded for work done before the student begins work at St.
Ambrose.
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