Bachelor of Arts in 田园部
Bachelor of Arts with a major in 田园部 in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) is offered through a collaborative academic arrangement between the University of the Incarnate Word (校本) and the Mexican American Catholic College (MACC) 在圣安东尼奥. This program produces well-trained women and men to serve in parishes, chaplaincies and in other ministry roles.
为什么是牧区事工?
希望得B的学生.A. in 田园部 will be well prepared for lay leadership careers in church and other ministry settings upon graduation. A major in 田园部 readies students to make a difference in the lives of those who need it the most. 有了这个学位, students become ready to serve in general pastoral ministry or as members of church planning teams. 研究生s are also well-prepared to serve in diverse and Spanish-speaking communities, 基督教学院或营地, 教堂, 任务的机构, 监狱, 或神学院.
田园部 Curriculum
B.A. in 田园部 is a 121-credit hour cooperative and bilingual degree program where students take classes both at 校本 and at the Mexican American Catholic College (MACC). This intercultural degree will prepare all students for ministry in today's multicultural church. 在入学, applicants who are not bilingual will be assisted in gaining language proficiency through the MACC language program.
学习成果
In keeping with its mission, the program is designed to:- Provide students with a breadth of knowledge in the liberal arts and Catholic culture
- Offer a solid foundation in biblical and theological studies
- Ensure language proficiency for ministry in a bilingual pastoral setting and for English-language graduate studies
- Equip students with leadership skills and intercultural competencies
The degree program is housed in the 校本 田园研究所, which serves the Catholic community through 教育 and formation for contemporary ministry and religious 教育.
浓度
学生 of the 问答式教学法 concentration take courses that help prepare them for careers in religious 教育 or formation of children and adults. 宗教教育, 洗礼教义问答, ecclesial documents and models, and youth ministry are among the many topics explored.
The 天主教领导 concentration prepares students for leadership or management positions in Catholic institutions and parishes. Courses in cross-cultural competencies, multicultural and Hispanic communities, 管理, ethics and canon law ensure that students have a deep understanding of what drives and unifies communities and have the administrative skills to support that community through the Church and associated programs and organizations.
The 哲学 concentration emphasizes the study of different branches of philosophy, eras of philosophy (medieval, modern and contemporary) and philosophical approaches to anthropology and ethics. This concentration fulfills the requirements for admission to Catholic seminary programs.
自动经济援助
Supporting student’s journeys academically, spiritually and financially is critically important to the 田园研究所. As such, all students in this degree program receive the Sr. Eilish Ryan, CCVI Grant, equal to 25% of 校本 tuition. 学生 may also apply for other financial aid in addition to this grant.
教牧职
This major is primarily designed to prepare students for graduate studies in theology, religious 教育 or ministry. 学生 are also prepared for lay leadership careers in church and Catholic school settings, campus ministry work and service in non-profit organizations. 学生 can go on to work in campus ministry, 教育, 任务, 部门协调, 人道主义援助, 社会/人类服务, disaster/aid relief or chaplaincy (with additional training).