Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Ministry

 

The Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Ministry consists of 10 required graduate courses and is offered at the main campus in Cincinnati.  Completion of this option fulfills the pre-requisite for application to the Permanent Diaconate formation for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

 

Required Graduate Certificate Classes

 

Faith Dimensions for Ministry              Old Testament

New Testament                                     Christology

Church History                                       Moral Theology

The Church (Ecclesiology)                   People Skills for Pastoral Leaders

Catholic Social Teaching                     Sacramental Theology

 

 

 

 

 

Other requirements include mentoring, field education, theological reflection and the project in ministry.  Courses may also be applied to Archdiocesan certification or continuing education for catechists, Directors of Religious Education and Youth Ministers.

 

By taking two classes per quarter, it is possible to complete the Graduate Certificate in 2 years.

 


Current Tuition Costs*

 

$315.00                       per Credit Hour

$140.00                       mentor fee (per 10 hours)

$30.00                         Registration & records fee

*Fees may be subject to change.

 


For further information or to set up a personal meeting, please call 513-231-1200 or email kboss@athenaeum.edu .

 

   

6616 Beechmont Avenue  Cincinnati, OH 45230
513.231.2223   Fax 513.231.3254


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