Forming Believers in Christ to be 最小值isters in Christ

作为天主教大学, grounded in the charism of Elizabeth Ann Seton, Seton Hill is committed to providing theological education, 领导力发展, ministry training and spiritual formation for adult laypersons. 通过这个项目, which has operated for over two decades in partnership with the Diocese of 格林斯堡’s Office for Faith, 家庭与门徒训练, 你 will develop knowledge and discern 你r vocation in order to use 你r gifts effectively in service to the church. The certificate program serves the educational and formational needs of adults who are committed to the mission of Christ within the Roman Catholic Church as well as other Christian communities. 

通过这个项目 你 will benefit from:

• 教师 who are noted scholars in religious studies and theology
• 教师 who are pastorally sensitive to the needs of the church
• 课程 in theology, scripture, ministry, spirituality, counseling and social work 
• Supervised field experiences in ministries relevant to 你r interests

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What 你 Can Do as a Graduate of This 程序

Many graduates go on to serve as lay ecclesial ministers and ordained permanent deacons. Graduates serve in a wide range of ministry roles in Catholic as well as other church communities related to: 

• 田园保健
• 宗教教育
• 天主教中学教育
• 青年部
• 音乐部门
• 服务及社会部
• 临终关怀
• 静修中心
• 医院牧师服务

开始日期

The next new cohort will begin in August 2024.

程序 & 课程的格式

你, 你的同学, and 你r professors will meet together online every Saturday for approximately 3.5个小时. 因为这个项目是基于群体的, 你 will enjoy learning together online with 你r professors and the same group of classmates throughout the program. 在你第一次预定的会议之后, 你, 你的同学 and professors will have the freedom to create the blend of synchronous and face-to-face classes that work best for 你r cohort. We'll provide the software and support 你 need to make learning online easy.

时间的承诺 & 时间表

The Online Pastoral 最小值istry Certificate 程序 takes 2 years to complete. 秋季和春季学期, courses will be offered online in 8-week sessions on Saturday mornings, 跟着西顿·希尔的S1, S2, S3和S4调度. (View Seton Hill’s academic calendar for details.) Aside from the Seminar and Retreat during the initial summer mentioned above, year 2's summer session will focus on field experience placement and reflection.

招生过程 & 需求 

Application Process for Parishioners of the 格林斯堡 Diocese

Please apply to Seton Hill for admission. 如果你被录取了, 你 will be referred to the Diocese of 格林斯堡 for financial sponsorship if applicable.

Application Process for Parishioners of Dioceses other than 格林斯堡, 或其他基督教教派

向澳门金沙博彩娱乐平台申请.

西顿希尔大学 Admission 需求

• Complete the application form for 西顿希尔大学 (免费网上申请)
• Have all colleges or universities 你've attended send official transcripts to Seton Hill (email preferred)
• 如果你没有上过大学, or have earned fewer than 60 college credits, please also have 你r high school 提交 an official transcript to Seton Hill, 或向我们提供你的普通教育文凭副本
• 提交 a statement of career interest in the Pastoral 最小值istry 程序 (2-page limit)
• Participate in an interview with the 西顿希尔大学 程序 Director

格林斯堡 Diocesan Admission 需求

If seeking financial assistance through the Diocese of 格林斯堡, there are additional application requirements. Students accepted by Seton Hill will be referred to the Diocesan Coordinator to proceed with their portion of the application process.

金融援助

通过西顿希尔大学

如果你被澳门金沙博彩娱乐平台录取, 你 will receive a significant discount from the University's regular tuition. 你也可以通过 Free Application for Federal Student 援助 (FAFSA).

通过格林斯堡教区

通过格林斯堡教区’s Anselm Fund, registered parishioners in the diocese may also receive a grant for 25% of the cost of the program.

在澳门金沙博彩娱乐平台继续你的教育

If 你’d like to continue with 你r education after graduation, 你 can use the credits earned within the certificate program toward a B.A. 在宗教研究/神学, B.A. 在行为健康方面 -或者任何西顿希尔大学的本科学位.

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