Master of Arts in Justice Ministry

The Master of Arts in Justice Ministry will prepare and provide ministers with expertise in dealing with theological and pastoral issues related to reconciliation and peace-making processes within the church and the world. The four concentrations offered include: environmental justice, racial justice, reconciliation, and social justice.

This is one of five new degree options for students who are interested in preparing for ministry in specialized fields. Of the required 36 credit-hours of study, at least 24 hours must be completed in residence (traditional classroom setting) with an option to complete the other 12 hours in either online or blended courses, as available. In addition to the necessary coursework, all students are required to participate in the appropriate spiritual formation program offered at CTU.Educational goals and outcomes for students:

• Attainment of a solid grounding in Catholic theological warrants for justice in a globalized world
• Attainment of a specialized knowledge of one issue area: environmental justice, racial justice, reconciliation, or social justice
• Attainment of a set of practical skills that enables the employment of best practices in ministry for justice
• Integration of theological knowledge, skills in issue analysis, and ministerial practices for justice ministry

Degree requirements:

Core Courses (21 credits)

Art of Theology (3 credits)
Religion in Context (3 credits)
Tradition: Sources through History (3 credits)
Introduction to Old Testament (3 credits)
Introduction to New Testament (3 credits)
Living the Moral Life (ethics) (3 credits)
Living the Values of the Reign of God (3 credits)

Additional Required Courses by concentration (15 credits)
Environmental Justice –

Care of the Earth (3 credits)Ecology and Spiritual Practice (3 credits)
Pastoral Ministry as Justice Praxis (3 credits)
Christology (3 credits)
Pastoral Project/Internship in Ecotheology (3 credits)

Racial Justice –

Ethics of Power and Racial Justice (3 credits)
Christian Anthropology (3 credits)
Pastoral Project/Internship: Racial Justice (3 credits)
Choose two of the following:

Pastoral Ministry as Justice Praxis (3 credits)
Latino/a Perspectives in Ministry and Theology (3 credits)
Pastoral Care in the African-American Community (3 credits)

Reconciliation –

Pastoral Ministry as Justice Praxis (3 credits)
Reconciliation and Forgiveness (3 credits)
Pastoral Project/Internship: Peace/Reconciliation (3 credits)
Choose two of the following:

Spirituality of Survivors of Human Rights buse (3 credits)
Crossing Cultural Boundaries (3 credits)
Pastoral Ministry: Care, Counseling, Presence (3 credits)
 

Social Justice –

Pastoral Ministry as Justice Praxis (3 credits)
Spirituality, Liturgy and Justice (3 credits)
Pastoral Project/Internship: Social Justice (3 credits)
Choose two of the following:

World Poverty, Development and Life’s liberation (3 credits)
Christian Perspectives on War and Peace (3 credits)
Politics and Christian Conscience (3 credits)
Global Economic Justice and Christian Faith (3 credits)

Participation in appropriate spiritual formation program

For more information about the M.A. in Justice Ministry degree contact:Eleanor Doidge773.371.5511edoidge@ctu.edu