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2015-2016 CPS On-Campus Certificate in Pastoral Studies Course Listing (DPCL)
The Certificate in Pastoral Studies (C.P.S.) is a 36 credit, continuing education version of the Master of Pastoral Studies degree program. All courses are taken for continuing education credits (CEUs), at the current continuing education tuition rate at LIM. In pursuing the Certificate in Pastoral Studies, students select a focus area and follow the same overall curriculum as candidates for the Master of Pastoral Studies degree. Certificate requirements consist of:
CEU or “certificate” students receive continuing education units as defined by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Three CEUs are granted for each course in the program and are recorded on a Loyola CEU transcript. These are kept in the permanent records of the Office of Student Records.
Full participation in the learning group’s activities and reading assignments are required of CEU students. Papers, examinations, or other work assigned for evaluation of graduate students in common curriculum courses are not required by Loyola of CEU students, except as specifically required in the focus area courses. For the focus area courses, CEU students must submit special CEU written assignments. All CEU students who successfully complete the 36-hour program will be granted a Certificate of Pastoral Studies; Pastoral Care students complete 37 hours.
| Theological Core Courses: 18 CEUs | ||
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| LIMC E703 | Introduction to Practical Theology | 3 CEUs |
| LIMC E711 | Jewish Roots of Christian Faith (Old Testament) | 3 CEUs |
| LIMC E712 | Christian Origins (New Testament) | 3 CEUs |
| LIMC E714 | Grace, Christ, and Spirit | 3 CEUs |
| LIMC E722 | Church, Sacraments, and Liturgy | 3 CEUs |
| LIMC E704 | Spirituality, Morality, and Ethics | 3 CEUs |
| Elective Courses: 6 CEUs | |||
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| Normally two other focus area courses to be selected by student in consultation with advisor. View course descriptions » | 6 CEUs | ||
| Capstone Course: 3 CEUs | ||
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| LIMC E886 | Pastoral and Educational Praxis | 3 CEUs |