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Theology majors study the works of great writers to deepen their understanding of themselves, their faith and the broader world. Majoring in theology is an excellent way to develop skills in critical reading and effective writing. It also can be a great steppingstone to a teaching career, particularly in a Catholic school setting.
Pastoral ministry majors study the great theological questions and then apply what they learn to serve others as lay leaders in the Church’s various ministries. Many pastoral ministry students have already raised families or are pursuing a second career.
Additionally, Dominican’s School of Leadership and Continuing Studies offers the Master of Arts in Leadership for Family Ministry and Faith Development. This program combines online learning with three 10-day campus residencies. A certificate is also available.
The university provides theology and pastoral ministry students with outstanding resources, including the St. Catherine of Siena Center, which brings faith and scholarship to the critical issues of church and society, and the Albertus Magnus Society, which explores the intersection of religious belief and scientific insight.
Careers Opportunities
Dominican’s theology and pastoral ministry programs are small, but their impact extends far beyond the number of alumni they produce:
Whether or not Dominican graduates in theology and pastoral ministry attend graduate school, they find that their education prepares them well for many roles, including:
- Behavioral health clinician
- Catechesis Coordinator
- Director of Campus Ministry
- Director of Liturgy
- Director of Worship
- Director of Youth Ministry
- Dominican volunteers
- Law enforcement officer
- Pastor
- Social worker
- Spiritual Care and Bereavement Coordinator
- Theology teacher
- Archdiocese of Chicago
- Chicago Police Department
- Concordia University
- Diocese of Joliet
- The Vatican’s daily newspaper
- The Catholic New World
