Master of Arts in Liturgy
(36 credit-hours)

This professional degree focuses on giving the student the knowledge and skills to exercise liturgical leadership in a parish setting.

Distance Learning Option

Up to twelve credit-hours may be earned entirely online. Other courses may be offered in the blended format of both on-site and online coursework.

Educational goals and outcomes for students

• To evidence progress toward a coherent and personally integrated theological vision for liturgical ministry
• To demonstrate ability to work out of a collaborative paradigm for ministry
• To articulate knowledge of the Roman Catholic liturgical tradition past and present
• To interpret the Roman Catholic liturgical tradition in a faithful, historically critical, and culturally sensitive manner
• To evidence pastoral skills to prepare, lead, and evaluate parish liturgical celebrations
• To organize and implement formation for liturgical celebration and ministry in a parish setting

Prerequisites

All applicants should have an undergraduate degree or its equivalent.

Additional Program Requirements

Participation in appropriate spiritual formation program.

Degree-Specific Admissions Requirements

1. Three letters of recommendation from persons who can attest to the applicant’s suitability for graduate study and ministry. Letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the Admissions Office. Note: Applicants from participating religious communities need to provide a letter from the community affirming their support to pursue this degree.
2. Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended by the applicant. Transcripts are to be sent by the Registrars of these schools directly to the Admissions Office.
3. Undergraduate background in theology and/or philosophy is recommended.
4. Three years of experience in communicating religious values to others.

For more information contact:

Kathy Van Duser
Director of Recruitment
Tel: 773.371.5450
E-mail: kvanduser@ctu.edu or
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