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Graduate Announcements > School of Theology and Religious Studies > Degree and Certificate Programs > Academic Areas > Pastoral Studies Area

Pastoral Studies Area

1. Faculty

Academic Area Director:	Rev. Raymond Studzinski, O.S.B.
Ordinary Professor of Practice:	Rev. Steven Payne, O.C.D.
Associate Professors:	Rev. Raymond Studzinski, O.S.B. Rev. Michael Witczak
Associate Professors of Practice:	Dr. Susan Timoney
Research Associate Professors:	Rev. Msgr. Stephen Rossetti
Adjunct Associate Professors:	Rev. Msgr. Michael Clay
Adjunct Assistant Professors:	Rev. Chris Arockiaraj, P.S.S. Rev. Frank DeSiano, C.S.P. Rev. Frank Donio, S.A.C. Dr. Gregory Sobolewski

2. Description of Academic Area:

This area of theological studies focuses on praxis as a form of theology. It also examines and trains students in the practices of theology as embodied knowledge in relationship to evangelization and the life of the Church and the world. It utilizes an interdisciplinary methodology that incorporates research and praxis from the social sciences with theology. The degrees offered in this area prepare students for pastoral and religious leadership in ministerial settings. The Master of Divinity provides a comprehensive grounding in the theological tradition with a view towards its pastoral implementation. The Hispanic ministry specialization at the Master of Divinity level focuses this comprehensive grounding in service to Latinos. The Doctor of Ministry offers a concentration in evangelization provides specialized education in evangelization for seasoned pastoral practitioners and a concentration in seminary formation for those who are serving the Church in the formation of future priests.

3. Degrees Offered:

1. Master of Divinity (M.Div.)-90 Credit Ordination Track: Please refer to "Pastoral Degrees: Master of Divinity (M.Div.)" for more information about this program.
2. Master of Divinity (M.Div.)-72 Credit Non-Ordination Track: Please refer to “Pastoral Degrees: Master of Divinity” for more information about this program.
3. Master of Divinity in Hispanic Ministry (M.Div.): Please refer to "Pastoral Degrees: Master of Divinity in Hispanic Ministry (M.Div.)" for more information about this program.
4. Doctor of Ministry in Evangelization (D.Min.): Please refer to "Pastoral Degrees: Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)" for more information about this program.
5. Doctor of Ministry in Seminary Formation (D.Min.): Please refer to "Pastoral Degrees: Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.)" for more information about this program.
6. Doctor of Ministry in Spirituality (D.Min.): Please refer to "Pastoral Degrees: Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.)" for more information about this program.