Master of Pastoral Theology

This program prepares students for service ministries in education or related fields. Through study, theological reflection, and participation in a learning community, the program also nurtures individual faith journeys. While Chaminade’s theological education reflects Catholic and Marianist traditions, it takes place within an ecumenical and inter-religious environment that reflects the wider Hawaii and Asia-Pacific community.

Program elements cover:

• Catholic theology and historical development and its place within the broader Christian context
• Biblical, historical and Vatican II framework for integrating theology of revelation, anthropology and Christology into one’s life
• Theological reflection and its application within church and other communities
• Spiritual quests and individual action
• Marianist traditions of education for service, with an emphasis on dialogue between faith
  and reason and promotion of peace and justice
• Finding culturally appropriate ways to communicate belief in the communities of Hawaii, Asia and the Pacific
• The value of a life of faith within and for the community, and group action for peace and justice
• Theological positions and values within the Christian community and other religious traditions