Master of Arts in Liturgy

The Master of Arts in Liturgy degree is designed to give the student the knowledge and skills necessary to be director of liturgy, particularly in a parish setting. 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:

• 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

Degree requirements:

Core Courses (24 credits)
Introduction to Old Testament (3 credits)
Introduction to New Testament (3 credits)
Pastoral Practice (3 credits)
Art of Theology (3 credits)
Tradition: Sources through History (3 credits)
Initiation and Reconciliation (3 credits)
Eucharist and Sacramental Theology (3 credits)
Final Integrative Project (3 credits)

Additional Required Courses (12 credits)
Word and Worship Electives (12 credits)

Participation in appropriate spiritual formation program

For more information about the M.A. in Liturgy degree contact:
Eleanor Doidge
773.371.5511
edoidge@ctu.edu