Program Requirements
Hours: 18 hours
Track A – With Master’s–level Theology Background - 18 hours
Theological/Spiritual Foundations – 3 hours
RPS 508Theology of Community and Leadership (3)
Leadership & Organizational Foundations – 12 hours
RPS 514Spirituality of Leadership (3)
BUS 600Accounting & Financial Decision Making (3)
MGT 610People in Organizations (3)
MGT 675Leadership : Communication and Influence (3)
Legal Foundations – 3 hours
LGS 625Legal Issues in Organizations (3)
Track B – With Master’s but Without Theology Background - 18 hours
Theological Foundations – 6 hours
RPS 500Theology of Ministry and Pastoral Care (3)
RPS 508Theology of Community and Leadership (3)
Pastoral Foundations – 3 hours
RPS 514Spirituality of Leadership (3)
Leadership & Organizational Foundations – Choose two from the following three:
BUS 600Accounting & Financial Decision Making (3)
MGT 610People in Organizations (3)
MGT 675Leadership : Communication and Influence (3)
Legal Foundations – 3 hours
LGS 625Legal Issues in Organizations (3)
Track C — Degree and Certificate-seeking, concurrent with Master’s degree study
Program Requirements — Degree: 36 hours plus Certificate
Pastoral Foundations — 3 hours
RPS 514Spirituality of Leadership (3)
Leadership & Organizational Foundations — 9 hours
BUS 600Accounting & Financial Decision Making (3)
MGT 610People in Organizations (3)
MGT 675Leadership : Communication and Influence (3)
Legal Foundations — 3 hours
LGS 625Legal Issues in Organizations (3)
Track D – Certificate-seeking, post baccalaureate degree – 21 hours
Theological Foundations – 6 hours
Choose two from the following three:
RPS 500Theology of Ministry and Pastoral Care (3)
RPS 514Spirituality of Leadership (3)
RPS 508Theology of Community and Leadership (3)
Leadership and Organizational Foundations - 9 hours
BUS 600Accounting & Financial Decision Making (3)
MGT 610People in Organizations (3)
MGT 675Leadership : Communication and Influence (3)
Pastoral Foundations – 3 hours
RPS 512Pastoral Practicum (3-6)
Legal Foundations – 3 hours
LGS 625Legal Issues in Organizations (3)
Admission Requirements
Individuals applying for admission to the graduate program in religious studies must submit the following:
- A completed application form.
- A non-refundable application fee.
- An official undergraduate transcript with a baccalaureate degree noted from a regionally accredited college or university with an overall GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 sent directly from the undergraduate institution(s) to the Office of Graduate Admission, College of Mount St. Joseph, 5701 Delhi Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45233.
- Three letters of recommendation from professional colleagues.
- A short (5-page) essay explaining the purpose for application and goals in pastoral ministry.
- An interview with the Graduate Admission Committee.