Graduate Studies - Fall & Winter Listings - Brief Article

National Catholic Reporter, August 30, 2002

MASSACHUSETTS

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

TIME: Year-round program

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 reflect 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, Department E, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3931. Phone: (617) 552-8440; (800) 487-1167; fax: (617) 552-0811. E-mail: irepm@bc.cdu Web site: www.bc.edu/irepm.html

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 (June 23-Aug. 1, 2003) offers two-week courses for degree or continuing education. Degree programs available both during the summer session and academic year (September-May) include: MEd, CAES, MA in pastoral ministry with concentrations in pastoral care and counseling, social justice, liturgy and worship, religious education, youth ministry, spirituality, 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 post-master'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, Department 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.html

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

TIME: Year-round programs

DESCRIPTION: MA concentration and post-master's certificate in spirituality. This MA in pastoral ministry with a concentration in spirituality will form people as spiritual leaders and mentors in today's church. Two new courses have been developed: "Historical Sources for a Contemporary Spirituality" and "Contemporary Spiritual Classics.' These courses will survey historical, modern and contemporary classics, examining the generative themes that are suggestive for our time and foundational in the construction of a contemporary spirituality. The post-master's certificate in the practice of spirituality is a summer program designed for persons experienced in ministry with an earned master's level degree or the equivalent in a theological area. The purpose of the program is to enable pastoral leaders to become spiritual mentors for persons and for Christian communities of faith. For further information contact: Boston College Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, Department 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.html