Master of Arts in Applied Theology

Since its foundation in 1928, The College of Our Lady of the Elms has remained committed to a tradition of academic excellence within an environment characterized by Gospel values. The vision of those first Sisters of St. Joseph who staffed the college continues to animate the religious, laity, and clergy who today serve as Elms staff, faculty, and administrators.

As the only Catholic college within the Diocese of Springfield, Elms College enjoys a special role and responsibility in the education of women and men who will assume intelligent and responsible roles in society and in the church as a result of learning gained at the Elms.

Sensitivity to this special role and responsibility enjoyed by Elms College led to the establishment of a master of arts in applied theology Although conscious of the particular needs within the Roman Catholic Church, this program encourages persons of other religious traditions to gain theological and pastoral skills necessary for ministry in their churches.

Master of Arts in Applied Theology

(Minimum at Elms College: 27 credits and minimum GPA: 3.0)
Requirements: 36 credits

REL 625 Foundations of Theology (3 credits)
REL 626 Theological Reflection (3 credits)
REL 627 Hebrew Scriptures (3 credits)
REL 628 Christian Scriptures (3 credits)
REL 629 Contextual Theology (3 credits)
REL 630 Integrative Spirituality (3 credits)
REL 631 Ministerial Identity (3 credits)
REL 632 Contemporary Issues in Christology (3 credits)
REL 633 Society, Church, and Ethics (3 credits)
REL 634 Contemporary Issues in Ecclesiology (3 credits)
REL 636 Liturgy and Sacraments (3 credits)
REL 637 Pastoral Project, Thesis, or Professional Readings (3 credits)