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Master of Pastoral Ministry

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Master's degree preparing professional pastoral ministers and lay chaplains.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Pastoral Ministry. Strengthen analytical and communication skills relevant to the field. Apply learning through appropriate academic activities.

Career outcomes

Chaplaincy (hospital
Prison
Military)
Parish
Youth
Campus and liturgical ministry
Parish administration
Hospice and nursing home ministry
Catholic Charities
Spiritual director

Curriculum

Theological education joined with Catholic social teaching
With a concentration in chaplaincy or general pastoral ministry. Courses may be taken on campus
Online or combined
And an admission interview with the director is required.

Entry requirements

Academic

Accredited bachelor degree with official English transcripts and proof of graduation
Minimum GPA 2.5 (programmes may set higher)
Two recommendation letters
Proof of English proficiency
Passport copy
Proof of financial support
GRE or GMAT for some programmes.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Baccalaureate degree from a nationally or regionally accredited institution recognised by the US Department of Education (or equivalent) with official transcripts in English and proof of graduation, Two letters of recommendation, Proof of English proficiency, Passport copy and any US visa, Proof of financial support form, Some programmes ask GRE/GMAT, Writing samples or interviews

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 83
IELTS 6.5
TOEIC 700
PTE Academic 56
Cambridge C1
Duolingo 115
IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
Passport Copy
Recommendation Letters
Degree Certificate
English Language Proficiency Evidence
Two Letters of Recommendation
Proof of Financial Support

How to apply

Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$24,630 USD
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Broadway Campus, San Antonio
Faculty or school	College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Department	Pastoral Ministry
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	Full-time
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	University of the Incarnate Word offers scholarships to students in selected academic and professional programs. The published international freshman and transfer merit award ranges apply to first undergraduate degrees only. Graduate and professional applicants must verify program-specific awards.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.