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New Multicultural Church Course Added to Master's Degree in Pastoral Ministry

Caldwell, NJ – January 8, 2010 – The Caldwell College Department of Theology and Philosophy will be offering a new elective course entitled "The Contemporary Multicultural Church" within its Master’s degree program in Pastoral Ministry. The class will focus on the multicultural history of the Catholic Church in America, address the challenges facing immigrant ethnic churches today, and provide students with necessary tools for dealing effectively with the multicultural dimensions of ministry and mission.

"We are pleased to offer this course because of its relevance to the changing face of church communities today," said Sister Barbara Moore, O.P., Coordinator of the Master’s Degree in Pastoral Ministry. "There is a real need for churches to understand the underlying tensions that arise from differing cultures within the church and to become environments of welcome and hospitality."

The course will meet 3 of the required 12 elective credits within the Master’s in Pastoral Ministry degree. The course is also opened to anyone interested for audit, The first session is planned for Summer 2010 In the months of May and June on Monday and Wednesday evenings. For further information SBMoore@caldwell.edu.