教牧学院
Welcome to the 田园研究所 Department at the University of the Incarnate Word. Through innovative undergraduate and graduate degree programs, 证书, workshops and personal enrichment, the 田园研究所 serves the Catholic community through education and formation of students for contemporary ministry and religious education.
The church needs well-trained women and men to serve in parishes, chaplaincies and in other ministry roles. 教牧学院 Department prepares men and women for positions of leadership and service to communities and the Church through contemporary roles in ministry. 与它的使命保持一致, the department provides students with a breadth of knowledge in the liberal arts and Catholic culture, offers a solid foundation in biblical and theological studies in preparation for ministry, and equips students with the leadership skills and intercultural fluency needed for effective pastoral ministry in today's multicultural dioceses, 堂区及修院.
本科 students pursue the Bachelor of Arts 牧养事工, which is a bilingual and cooperative program in which students take classes at both 校本 and the Mexican American Catholic College (MACC). This degree program also offers an optional concentration in Philosophy that fulfills requirements of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) for seminarians at the college and pre-theology levels.
研究生 students may pursue the Master of Arts 牧养事工, which is in collaboration with MACC. 教牧学院 also offers workshops or enrichment opportunities designed for religious or lay people to strengthen specific skills or deepen their understanding of issues in ministry.
With the 田园研究所’s heavy emphasis on serving the church, students are encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities on campus and in the community inviting them to get involved. They may assist with ministry 在校本 or MAAC, 当地的教堂, social justice organizations or through schools and other institutions of learning.
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Bachelor of Arts with a Major 牧养事工
学生 in this cooperative and bilingual program take classes both 在校本 and at the Mexican American Catholic College (MACC). 学生 may pursue any of the following three concentrations:
- B.A. with a Major 牧养事工 and a concentration in Catechetics
- B.A. with a Major 牧养事工 and a concentration in Catholic Leadership
- B.A. with a Major 牧养事工 and a concentration in Philosophy
Master of Arts 牧养事工
The Master of Arts is designed to prepare participants to serve in contemporary ecclesial ministries and leadership, especially in Catholic parish ministries, religious education on all levels, 牧师服务, 精神上的发展, youth ministry and catechetical leadership.
辅修教牧
The 辅修教牧 requires 18 semester hours and is recommended both for students interested in ministerial or religious studies and/or church ministry, and for those desiring to augment their academic background to support the liberal arts dimension of their chosen professional career, e.g., education, health care, law, social services, etc.
毕业证书
A non-degree certificate recognizing 16 semester hours of graduate course work offers the opportunity for students to enhance their knowledge in the field of pastoral theology and ministry. Course choices are based on the individual's previous studies and future plans for ministry.
个人浓缩/审计
Qualified persons interested in 田园研究所 courses for personal enrichment may enroll on a credit or audit basis. For credit, applicants must complete the admissions process. Housing and student services are available to auditors.