Program Overview
The Pastoral Ministry at Santa Clara University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 545 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 545 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Santa Clara, 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
- Fundamental Theology
- Christology
- Ethics
- Ecclesiology
- Hebrew Bible
- New Testament
- Sacraments & Liturgy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements
- Apply Online
- Two official transcripts from undergraduate degree-granting institution, (evaluated if international study\xc2\x96from any non-USA school)
- Non-U.S. Transcript Evaluation: Transcript evaluations are required for all international transcripts. Please note, transcript evaluations must include the degree equivalency and U.S. GPA equivalency. We recommend the basic course-by-course evaluation report. You will want to use World Education Services, Inc. (WES) to evaluate your transcripts: please click here for more information. Please have the evaluation service send the evaluated transcripts to: Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries at Santa Clara University with the address listed below.
- English Proficiency Exam: TOEFL (score of 90 or above) or IELTS (score of 6.5 or above) are required for international students who completed their post-secondary education in a language other than English. TOEFL or IELTS may be waived if your Bachelor\'s (and Master\'s, if applicable) were completed at institutions in which English is the primary language of instruction. However, all applicants may be asked to provide further evidence of English proficiency as needed.
- Two letters of recommendation to be mailed by the evaluators
- $50 application fee
- One time fee, whether beginning as a degree or a non-degree seeking student
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 545 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 545 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 545 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 545 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, United States
Santa Clara 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- Application Deadline 2001-07-18
- Start Date 2018-08-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months