NEW CONCENTRATION IN CHURCH ADMINISTRATION WITHIN PASTORAL MINISTRY GRADUATE PROGRAM
Caldwell College is offering a new concentration in Church Administration within its Pastoral Ministry Graduate program.
The College’s Theology and Business Departments have worked together to design a four course segment in Church Administration to be offered within the present Master’s in Pastoral Ministry.
In addition to two already existing courses within the program, Organizing As Ministry and Psychological Aspects in Ministry, the two new courses being offered are:
Non-Profit Law, Governance and Financial Management and Marketing, Public Relations and Administration for Nonprofits.
Sister Barbara Moore, O.P., D.Min., Coordinator for the program, said, “There is an increased presence of lay people in church ministry positions. As the realities of the contemporary Church scene unfold, this new offering will enable prospective students who choose to work in various church administration positions, to be well grounded in theology, as well as in the skills needed in areas of administration.
The Master’s in Pastoral Ministry, a 36-credit program, combines a solid academic foundation in fundamental Catholic theology with practical approaches to pastoral care. The program is designed to accommodate working adults. Saturday classes are available.
Sister Barbara Moore said the graduates and students in Caldwell’s Pastoral Ministry range from volunteers in ministry to those who are looking forward to ministry as a second career. She said their desire is to better equip themselves to serve in an ever-widening range of Church service.