Program Overview
The Ministry at Creighton University is a MA programme in Humanities over 30 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Ministry programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 30 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 850 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 850 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Omaha, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Ministry programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to the Old Testament
- Introduction to New Testament
- Christology
- Ecclesiology: Theology of Church and Ministry
- Moral Theology and Decision Making
- Worship, Liturgy and Sacrament
- Orientation to Study and Ministry
- Theology and Catechesis
- Personal Human and Spiritual Development of the Minister
- Introduction to Psychological Issues in Ministry
- Lay Spiritual Movements
- Ministerial Ethics and Leadership Skills
- Historical Development of Fundamental Doctrine
- Historical Spiritualities in the Christian Tradition
- Canon Law, Catholic Identity and Ecumenism
- Christian Prayer and Spirituality
- Internship
- Synthesis in Lay Eccesial Ministry
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in any major from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is\xc2\xa0preferred.
- You need 9 credits of undergraduate theology, earned no earlier than 1995; however, this requirement may be waived for an equivalent study of theology in a certificate program or deacon\xc2\xa0formation.
- Completed\xc2\xa0Graduate School Application.
- Three (3) recommendation letters: one from an employer (paster, bishop, etc.), one from a former professor to demonstrate academic aptitude, and one from a mentor/spiritual\xc2\xa0director about your faith/prayer life.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 850 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 850 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 850 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 850 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Creighton University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Creighton University
Creighton University
Omaha, United States
Creighton University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 30 months