Program Overview
The Pastoral Ministry at Duquesne University is a MA programme in Humanities over 48 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 Pastoral 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: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,234 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Pittsburgh, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Pastoral 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
- Christology
- New Testament:
- Social Ethics
- Ecclesiology
- Old Testament
- Theological Ethics
- Intro to Catechetics/Theo of Human Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Official Transcript - Duquesne students: All transcript requests must be made through our transcript request page.
- Resume - After you submit the Online Application, you will receive an email directing you to our Supplemental Document Portal for uploading resumes and other documents.
- Recommendation - Two professional recommendations must be provided as part of the application process. Recommendations must be from former professors or supervisors who can evaluate your potential for graduate study. After your Online Application has been received, you will be directed to a Supplemental Document Portal where you can enter the contact information for both recommenders. The recommendation form will be sent electronically to each of them from this site.
- Foreign Language Exam Information - International students must also submit the following information: official TOEFL or IELTS scores, Duquesne University Affidavit of Support form completed in full and submitted together with required officially certified statements of financial resources available to support your education (see estimates of costs for an academic year available from the Office of International Affairs), and official transcripts in English. Uncertified photocopies cannot be accepted.
- Essay - Please include on a separate sheet an essay that addresses the following:MBA and MS-ISM Applicants (limit your responses to 250 words for each question):
- A summary of your academic and professional background, your present situation, your motivation for pursuing a graduate business education and your future goals.
- What strengths you bring to the program.
- Why are you interested in pursuing a MAcc degree?
- How will Duquesne\'s MAcc degree help you to achieve your career goals?
- How has your background prepared you for the challenges of graduate business study?
- In general, international students must have a four-year bachelor\'s degree. Certain three-year degrees may be acceptable. Please contact the graduate office for verification.International students may also wish to contact the Office of International Affairs at Duquesne University for such items as I-20 forms, etc.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,234 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,234 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Duquesne 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 Duquesne University
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, United States
Duquesne 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 48 months