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MA Practical Theology Specialization in Liturgical Studies

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Barry University

Program Overview

The MA in Practical Theology and Ministry is a professional theology degree for those graduate students who have been called to a particular lay ecclesial ministry in the Roman Catholic Church or preparing for ministerial service within an Orthodox or Protestant setting. If you are called to serve as directors of RCIA and religious education programs, or being a pastoral counselor or pastoral care associate, or being a chaplain in hospitals or in the military, or minister to youth groups, immigrant workers or as an itinerant preachers, this is the place for you, The program underscores the importance of the application of theology to everyday life and ministry. Spiritual formation, coursework, and research will help you develop practical solutions to the contemporary ministry challenges of an ever growing and diverse People of God.

Program Key Stats




62 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Submit complete official transcripts from every college or university attended, regardless of whether or not a degree was completed, Submit a statement of purpose or career narrative statement as required by the specific school, Submit official transcripts from all secondary and post secondary institutions, recommendation form or official letterhead from the recommending institution, English language proficiency tests: TOEFL Internet based- minimum score 79 or higher, TOEFL Paper Based-minimum score 550 or higher, IELTS-minimum score 6.5 or higher, DUOLINGO ENGLISH TEST-minimum score 95 or higher, PTE Academic score 53, Submit official translations of all documents and educational credentials if they are not in English

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