Comprehensive formation for permanent diaconate ministry in liturgy, Word, and charitable service.
(M.Div. with Diaconal Emphasis - 96 credits)
This comprehensive program prepares men called to the permanent diaconate for ministry of liturgy, word, and charity.
Formation integrates theological education with spiritual development, pastoral skills training, and practical ministry experience under episcopal supervision.
Candidates study Scripture, theology, homiletics, liturgy, and pastoral ministry while developing the servant leadership necessary for diaconal service.
This program fulfills diocesan requirements for permanent diaconate ordination while providing excellent preparation for lifelong ministry assisting bishops and priests in service to God's people.
PAS 650 Diaconal Ministry and Identity
PAS 651 Liturgical Ministry of the Deacon
PAS 652 Diaconal Preaching
PAS 653 Charity and Justice Ministry
PAS 654 Marriage and Family Ministry
PAS 660 Priestly Identity and Celibacy
PAS 661 Sacrament of Reconciliation
PAS 662 Sacramental Anointing
PAS 663 Parish Leadership
EPI 701 The Episcopacy: History and Theology
EPI 702 Episcopal Governance
EPI 703 Seminary and Clergy Formation
EPI 704 Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations
Field Education: Minimum 400 hours at Bachelor's level
Clinical Pastoral Education: 1 unit at M.Div. level
Supervised Ministry: Internships throughout
CCN 605 Sexual Issues and Counseling
CCN 606 Spiritual Formation and Counseling
CCN 607 Crisis Counseling
CCN 608 Multicultural Counseling
CCN 690 Practicum in Christian Counseling
Daily Mass attendance (expected)
Liturgy of the Hours (progressively introduced)
Annual Retreats (required)
Spiritual Direction (monthly meetings)
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