Program Outcomes

Religious Education

• provide a solid theological foundation for all areas of catechetical ministry;
• foster in students the ability to incorporate theological reflection within ministerial experiences;
• develop and enhance the student’s ability to effectively teach children, adolescents, and adults the rich theological tradition of the Church;
• foster the desire and the ability to pursue ongoing scholarly theological research and study, as well as religious education and catechetical formation;
• develop the pursuit of the integration of theology, spirituality, life experiences, and professional training necessary for lay ministry of quality and endurance.

Pastoral Ministry

• provide a solid theological foundation for all areas of lay ministry within the Church;
• foster in students the ability to incorporate theological reflection within ministerial experiences;
• develop the personal and professional skills necessary for leadership and ministry within the local Church;
• provide the student opportunities to learn ministerial skills through experience;
• develop the pursuit of the integration of theology, spirituality, life experiences, and professional training necessary for lay ministry of quality and endurance.

Pastoral Leadership

• to provide a solid theological foundation for all areas of lay ministry within the Church;
• develop competencies necessary for leadership and ministry within the local Church;
• learn a visioning and strategic planning processes for ministry;
• effectively communicate through listening, speaking and writing skills;
• develop the ability for integration of theology, spirituality, life experiences;
• professional training necessary for lay ministry of quality and endurance.