University of Dallas

Pastoral Ministry

The pastoral ministry major at the University of Dallas combines a deep commitment to the broad educational vision of the liberal arts with a passionate commitment to hands-on service of Christ and His Church.

This blend of immersion in the great ideas and stories, the pivotal thinkers and seminal images of western culture, with the best of contemporary Catholic thinking and practice regarding pastoral ministry is offered nowhere else. Pastoral ministry majors enjoy the life changing dialogue with art, literature, philosophy, politics, science, and history, which our celebrated Core curriculum ignites. At the same time, they interact with skilled and dedicated ministry professionals, study contemporary documents regarding specific ministries, and discover and polish skills for service through practical application.

Benefits of a Pastoral Ministry Degree

• • A distinctive Core curriculum
  • A unique Rome study-abroad program
  • Courses that prepare graduates to enter the ministerial workforce
  • Two focus areas:
    
    • Catechetical Ministry
    • Youth & Young Adult Ministry
  • A year-long internship program culminating in a capstone project
  • A professional portfolio to showcase ministerial knowledge and skills
  • Collaborative partnerships with area parishes, dioceses and organizations