Seattle University in Alaska:
School of Theology & Ministry
Archbishop Schwietz is delighted to announce, through the efforts of the Office of Evangelization and Worship, Seattle University offers the Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS) in Anchorage, Alaska. Extending over a three-year period, the degree format will feature intensive Summer School offerings and one course each quarter in a format of two intensive weekends.
Information
Anyone interested in Ministerial and Theological Education is encouraged to
Check the degree requirements - click here.
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Fall, Winter & Spring Quarter classes are held at Providence Medical Center Health Park, Vista Room | Anchorage
2008 Winter Quarter: Sacramental and Liturgical Theology - STMM 505
January 5-6; February 2-3; February 23-24, 2008
Saturdays (9am-4:30pm) Sundays (10am-1pm)
2008 Spring Quarter: Christology - STMM 501
2008 Summer Session at Our Lady of Guadalupe Center
June, 2008
Monday-Friday (9am-12noon) Theology in an Ecumenical Context STMM 503
Monday-Friday (2pm-5pm)
Professional Identity and Pastoral Call - STMM 556
2008 Fall Quarter: Christian Sexuality - STMM 547
2009 Winter Quarter: Theology of Vatican II - STMM 593
2009 Spring Quarter: Theological Reflection in Ministry - STMM 548
2009 Summer Session at Our Lady of Guadalupe Center
June 2009
Monday-Friday (9am-12noon) History of Ancient Christianity - STMA 516
Monday-Friday (2pm-5pm) Christian Ethics - STMM 504
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS) degree integrates theological excellence, strong pastoral leadership skills, and in depth spiritual formation. It is a first-rate pastoral formation program for both Catholic lay ecclesial ministers and for Protestant lay leaders. It also provides almost half of the requirements for the Master of Divinity for those who wish to pursue ordination in a Protestant tradition or for other major pastoral leadership positions.
Features of the Program for Alaska
- A cohort of 20+ qualified, committed students
- Excellent teaching by a renowned faculty
- A rich ecumenical and multicultural mix
- Access to the rich library and technology resources of Seattle University
- A three-year commitment (four summers and three years of weekends)
- Spiritual formation integrated into academic work
- Courses also available on the Seattle University campus
Important Links
- Archdiocesan Criteria-based Supplemental Tuition Grant [pdf form]
- Seattle University - Alaska MAPS Cirrculum [pdf]
- Seattle University - Alaska MAPS Degree Requirements [pdf]
- Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry [weblink]
- Catholic Education in Anchorage [weblink]
