Graduate studies

National Catholic Reporter, March 7, 2003

CALIFORNIA

PLACE: Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA

TIME: May 19-June 27 and July 7-17, 2003

DESCRIPTION: Three-unit graduate theology courses in scripture, ethics, and spirituality (May 19-June 27)--"Foundations of New Testament Theology," Dr. Jeffrey Siker; "Clinical Bioethics and Religious Traditions," Dr. James Walter; "Christian Spirituality: The First 1,000 Years," Fr. Luke Dysinger, OSB. We also offer a variety of one-week, one-unit graduate courses in "Ethics and Morality," July 7-10 and "Spirituality and Prayer," July 14-17. On-campus housing available. For further information contact Linda Schultz, Department of Theological Studies, One LMU Drive, Suite 3700, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659. Phone: (310) 338-7772. E-mail: lschultz@lmu.edu Web site: http://bellarmine.lmu.edu/theology

PLACE: Mount St. Mary's College, Los Angeles, CA

TIME: Summer 2003

DESCRIPTION: "Letters of Paul," Mary Ann Getty-Sullivan, June 16-July 3, Monday-Thursday evenings, three units; "Spirituality," Paul Mossi, June 16-26, Monday-Thursday afternoons, two units; "Human Sexuality and Marriage," Bill Shaules, July 7-17, Monday-Thursday evenings, two units; "Human Sexuality and Marriage," Richard Sparks, July 21-24, Monday-Thursday evenings, one unit; "The Church," Peter Phan, July 21-24, Monday-Thursday evenings, one unit; "Strategies for the Future," Alexis Navarro, July 7-17, Monday-Thursday afternoons. Thursday evening lectures, June 26, July 10, 17, and 24, 7:30 p.m. Donohue Center. Vietnamese Institute, July 18-20. "Building Inclusive Communities," Aug. 3-8, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Three graduate hours available. Housing available. For information/reservations phone Mary McCullough: (213) 477-2640.

PLACE: Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA

TIME: Year-round program and two summer sessions: June 16-July 3 and July 7-25, 2003

DESCRIPTION: Santa Clara University (SCU) offers courses year-round to prepare women and men for church ministry. While the graduate program in pastoral ministries provides a foundational core sequence and a theologically sound approach, it remains flexible enough to meet the individual needs for personal educational choice and development. Students may enroll for the year or individual quarters. Non-degree options exist along with master's degrees in catechetics, pastoral liturgy, liturgical music and spirituality. A Jesuit institution, SCU is 46 miles south of San Francisco and 40 minutes from Pacific Ocean beaches. Contact: Ana Mafia Pineda, RSM, Department of Religious Studies, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA 95053. Phone: (408) 554-4831; fax: (408) 554-2387. E-mail: msmith@scu.edu Web site: www.scu.edu/PastoralMinistries

LOUISIANA

PLACE: Loyola Institute for Ministry (LIM), Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

TIME: June 16-July 24, 2003

DESCRIPTION: Join us this summer in exciting New Orleans! Experience the LIM learning community for a dynamic summer session. A wide variety of courses can be all yours--from weekend workshops to one-, two-, and three-weeks long--taught by a distinguished and nationally recognized faculty. Study at LIM leads toward a master of pastoral studies (MPS) or a master of religious education (MRE) degree, a post-master's certificate or a continuing education certificate in these fields. For information and brochures, phone toll-free: (800) 777-5469 or (504) 865-3728. E-mail: lim@loyno.edu Check our Web site today: www.loyno.edu/lim

MASSACHUSETTS

PLACE: Boston College Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, Boston, MA

TIME: Year-round

DESCRIPTION: Four dual-degree master of arts in pastoral ministry programs--SSW, SOE and SON. In conjunction with the school of social work, the school of education and the school of nursing, the IREPM provides four separate dual master's degrees. The programs retlect the university's mission to educate individuals who are committed to the pursuit of a combined curriculum which integrates the academic study of theology and their area of interest along with extensive field education in the practice of social work, mental health counseling, educational administration and nursing. Contact: Boston College Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, Dept. E, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3931. Phone: (617) 552-8440; (800) 487-1167; fax: (617) 552-0811. E-mail: irepm@bc.edu Web site: www.bc.edu/irepm

PLACE: Boston College Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, Boston, MA

TIME: June 23-Aug. 1, 2003

DESCRIPTION: The Boston College IREPM summer program offers two-week courses for degree or continuing education. Degree programs available both during the summer session and academic year (September-May) include: MEal, CAES, MA in pastoral ministry with concentrations in pastoral care and counseling, social justice, liturgy and worship, religious education, youth ministry, spirituality, church leadership, Hispanic ministry. Dual MA/MSW, MA/MA in counseling psychology, MA/MEd in educational administration and MA/MS with the school of nursing. Other academic programs include: PhD in religion and education, the postmaster's certificate in the practice of spirituality, certificate in collaborative leadership or liturgy, and a self-designed study program. Generous financial assistance and graduate housing are available. For more information contact: Boston College Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, Dept. E, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3931. Phone: (617) 552-8440; (800) 487-1167; fax: (617) 552-0811. E-mail: irepm@ bc.edu Web site: www.bc.edu/irepm