Program Overview
The Pastoral Studies at Azusa Pacific 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 Studies 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 7
- Tuition: USD 25,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,680 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Pacific, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Pastoral Studies 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
- Torah and Prophets: Exodus-2 Kings
- Paul the Pastor and Theologian
- Christian Theology
- Church History I
- Church History II
- Christian Formation and Discipleship
- Ministry Life and Leadership
- The Gospels and Christology
- Community Retreat
- Mentored Ministry
- Servant Leadership and Church Management
- Contemporary Issues in Ministry
- The Missional Church
- Seminar in Ministry
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- An International Graduate Application form\n(Apply Online | Download PDF*)
- $45 nonrefundable application fee
- A letter to the dean
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of Experience or Resume
- Official university transcripts (Please see\nthe Transcript Policy below.)
- Official TOEFL (90 iBT\nM.A./M.S.) or IELTS (7.0 M.A./M.S.) score
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 25,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,680 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 25,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,680 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Azusa Pacific 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 Azusa Pacific University
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, United States
Azusa Pacific University(APU) is aprivateevangelicalresearch universityinAzusa, California, United States. The university was founded in 1899 inWhittier, California, with classes first held on...
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
