The pastoral and youth ministry major is recommended for students planning to work as a youth minister, social justice worker, parish administrator, or chaplain. It also prepares one to pursue graduate studies in various pastoral disciplines.

A. Theology Core (36 credits):
    TH209    Introduction to Catholic Theology and Doctrine
    TH210    Introduction to the Old Testament
    TH220    Introduction to the New Testament
    TH230    Principles of Sacraments and Liturgy
    TH250    Christian View of the Human Person
    TH300    Christianity in Global Context
    TH345    Catholic Social Teaching
    TH350    Introduction to Catholic Moral Theology
    TH360    History of Catholic Thought
    TH375    Contemporary Catholic Thought
    TH400    Christology
    TH475    Senior Seminar
B. All of the following courses:
    HS211    Interviewing and Assessment Lab
    TH398    Catechesis and Faith Formation
    TH410    Theology of Pastoral Ministry
    TH460    Seminar in Youth Ministry
    TH496/497    Internship in Pastoral Ministry

A minor in Spanish is recommended.

(07-09 Catalog)