Graduate studies

National Catholic Reporter, August 29, 2003

MASSACHUSETTS

PLACE: Boston college Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry (IREPM), 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 reflect the university's mission to educate individuals who are committed to the pursuit of a combined curriculum that 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; toll-free: (800) 487-1167; fax: (617) 552-0811. E-mail: irepm@bc.edu Or Web site: www.bc.edu/irepm

PLACE: Boston college institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry (IREPM), Boston, MA

TIME: June 28 -Aug. 6, 2004

DESCRIPTION: Boston College institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry--Summer Session. The Boston College IREPM Summer Program (June 28-Aug. 6, 2004) 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 church leadership, Hispanic ministry, liturgy and worship, pastoral care and counseling, religious education, spirituality, social justice and youth ministry. Dual degrees included 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, certificates in spirituality, liturgy and leadership and a self-designed sabbatical program. Generous financial assistance and graduate housing are available. Contact: Boston College IREPM, Dept. E, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3931. Phone: (617) 552-8440; toll-free: (800) 487-1167; fax: 617 552-0811. E-mail: irepm@bc.edu Or Web site: www.bc.edu/irepm

PLACE: Boston College institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry (IREPM), Boston, MA

TIME: Year-round

DESCRIPTION: MA concentration and post-master's certificate in spirituality. This MA in pastoral ministry with a concentration in spirituality is designed to form people as spiritual leaders and mentors in today's church. Two courses have been developed: "Historical Sources for a Contemporary Spirituality" and "Contemporary Spiritual Classics." These courses will survey historical, modem, 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 IREPM, Dept. E, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3931. Phone: (617) 552-8440; toll-free: (800) 487-1167; fax: 617 5520811. E-mail: irepm@bc.edu Or Web site: www.bc.edu/irepm