Degree-Based Programs
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PASTORAL MINISTRY
This four-year, 121-hour (BAPM) degree is ideal for traditional students and anyone seeking to optimize their understanding of the Church’s teachings. Students should complete enough coursework in Spanish or English-as-a-New-Language for effective Hispanic ministry in the U.S.
Students who choose the philosophy concentration fulfill the priestly formation requirements as defined by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
*Note: Students in priestly formation select the Philosophy concentration and choose 12 elective credits (four courses) from this list:
PSTR 1325 and 1335 Ecclesiastical Latin I and II;
PSTR 3340 and 3342 Pastoral Spanish I and II;
PSTR 2325 Liturgical and Sacred Music; and
PSTR 2335 Sacred Art and Architecture
Core | |
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Composition and Rhetoric | 6 |
Literature and Fine Arts | 6 |
Science and Mathematics | 7 |
History | 3 |
Wellness and Physical Education | 3 |
Core Electives (3) | 9 |
CLST 3335 US Cultural and Religious Patterns | 3 |
Language Acquisition | 6 |
Philosophy, Theology, Scripture Foundation | |
PHIL 1310 Philosophy in the Catholic Tradition | 3 |
THEO 1320 Introduction to Theology and Biblical Studies | 3 |
THEO 1341 Introduction to Liturgy | 3 |
THEO 2320 Catholic Biblical Interpretation: Old Testament | 3 |
PHIL 2321 Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
THEO 2332 Catholic Biblical Interpretation: New Testament | 3 |
PSTR 2351 History of the Catholic Church | 3 |
THEO 2382 Sacramental Theology: The Faith Celebrated | 3 |
THEO 3380 Theology of the Creed: The Faith Professed | 3 |
THEO 3381 Jesus Christ: God and Man | 3 |
THEO 3385 Moral Theology: The Faith Lived | 3 |
THEO 4385 Catholic Spiritual Traditions: The Faith Prayed | 3 |
THEO 4387 Ecclesiology | 3 |
Concentration (choose one) | |
Catholic Leadership | |
PSTR 1372 Cross-Cultural Competencies for Pastoral Ministry | 3 |
PSTR 2322 Faith Development and Catechesis in a Multicultural Context | |
PSTR 2373 Hispanic Ministry in the 21st Century | 3 |
PSTR 3330 Canon Law for Ministry in Multicultural Communities | 3 |
PSTR 3374 Stewardship and Financial Management for Catholic Leaders | 3 |
PSTR 4378 Ethics and Accountability for Catholic Leaders | 3 |
Electives (7) | 21 |
Catechetics | |
PSTR 1350 Foundations of Evangelization and Catechesis | 3 |
PSTR 2352 Catechetical Content, Methods, and Curriculum | 3 |
PSTR 2354 Baptismal Catechumenate (RCIA) and Catholic Formation | 3 |
PSTR 3356 Family, Culture, and Catechetics | 3 |
PSTR 3358 Youth and Young Adult Ministry | 3 |
Electives (8) | 24 |
Philosophy | 3 |
PHIL 1311 Classical Logic | |
PHIL 2323 Medieval Philosophy | 3 |
PHIL 2342 Philosophy of Nature and Being | 3 |
PHIL 3325 Modern Philosophy | 3 |
PHIL 3327 Contemporary Philosophy | 3 |
PHIL 3351 Philosophical Anthropology | 3 |
PHIL 3384 Epistemology | 3 |
PHIL 4363 Natural Theology | 3 |
PHIL 4386 Philosophical Ethics | 3 |
Electives (4) | 12 |
Total Requirements | 121 |
Coursework
The four-year BAPM program consists of a minimum of 121 hours of undergraduate-level coursework, including 43 hours in the general education curriculum; the specified 39 hours of the foundational core courses in philosophy, theology, and scripture; and 39 hours in a concentration in Philosophy, Catholic Leadership, or Catechetics.
Credits
For students who are completing the 121-hour BAPM degree program, the following credit requirements
apply:
Degree – A minimum of 121 hours is required.
Residence – Of the 121 hours of required courses, 45 must be completed at MACC. The last 30 hours of the degree requirements must be completed at MACC.
Upper-Division Courses – A minimum of 36 of the 45 hours of resident credit must be upper-division hours.
Major – A minimum of 15 of the 36 hours of upper-division resident credit must be major program requirements.
The maximum number of transfer credits is noted below by credit type:
Community College Credit: 60 semester credit hours.
Total Credits: 90 semester credit hours.
Grades
A minimum grade of C (or a grade of 70 or higher) is required to satisfactorily complete each degree requirement/course.
GPA
A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA is required in all coursework that is applicable toward the degree. Grades for developmental coursework are not calculated as part of the GPA.
Apply for admission
To complete the application for admission, click here.
Apply for financial assistance
Limited institutional aid is available and MACC students are not eligible for federal aid. To apply for tuition assistance, click here. Students can apply each academic year.
Apply for housing accommodations
On campus housing is available. For more information, click here.
Register for classes
Students register in the Office of Student Affairs during their advisement appointment with the Director of Student Affairs. Students cannot register without consent, and members of other organizations may have additional restrictions. Email the Director of Student Affairs to schedule an appointment.
Create and Log in to Populi
All students receive an automatic notification from our record system, Populi. Use it to create your password, login to Populi, and review your schedule. This is also where you’ll check your grades. Some instructors will also post assignments and additional resources there. You can also print your schedule to present it for help at the Bookstore.
Prepare for Classes
The Office of Student Affairs provides new students Orientation information. All students must attend as designated. During orientation, you will also have the opportunity to visit the bookstore to purchase your textbooks and obtain your MACC student ID card.
Attend Classes
Adhere to the policies and guidelines provided in the Academic Catalog, Student Handbook and your course syllabi.
*This cost projection is calculated utilizing the current Tuition and Fees schedule, assuming 31-hours of coursework within two semesters of the academic year. International Students should visit this page for additional details.
Payment Policies
Payments and inquiries associated with payments should be submitted directly to the Finance Department as indicated below:
Mexican American Catholic College
Finance Department
3115 W. Ashby Place San Antonio, TX 78228-5104
210-732-2156, extension 7129
210-732-9072, fax
Payment Deadlines. All accounts are expected to be paid in full prior to the first class day of the semester or session or no later than the first scheduled class meeting. If alternate financial arrangements are needed, students must seek and finalize arrangements with the Director of Finance before registration or at the time of registration at the latest. When a payment agreement is applicable, absolutely no final payment deadlines are extended past the midterm, as identified within the associated academic calendar.
Payment Arrangements. Two alternative methods of meeting financial obligations are available to students, excluding auditors.
Option 1. During the Fall and Spring semesters, half (50%) of the total balance is to be paid at registration with the remaining balance due within 30 days. During the Summer semester, half (50%) of the total balance is due at registration with the remaining balance due within 10 days.
Option 2. Upon the approval of the Finance Director, half (50%) of the total balance is due at registration. The registrant must first propose a contract, scheduling the monthly payments of the remaining balance.
Auditors. Payment arrangements are not available to auditors. Full payment is due upon registration.
Additional Balance. When a change of balance occurs due to changes in the registration schedule, the additional balance is due immediately if arrangements are not made with the Finance Director.
Drop for Nonpayment. Students who do not adhere to MACC’s payment policy and/or the approved payment agreement may be institutionally withdrawn from class(es). A registration hold will be placed on the student’s education record prohibiting enrollment until his/her financial obligation is met.
Record Hold. In addition to the student being prohibited from enrollment, data pertaining to the education record (grade reports, transcripts, and diplomas) will not be released until the student clears his/her delinquent status.
Limited institutional aid is available. To apply for tuition assistance, click here. Students can apply each academic year.
Term | Fall 2019 | Spring 2020 | Total |
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Credits* | 15 | 16 | 31 |
Tuition | $9,600 | $10,240 | $19,220 |
New Student Fee | $60 | $0 | $60 |
Student Services Fee | $220 | $220 | $420 |
Room & Board | $7,240 | $7,240 | $14,480 |
Commuter TOTAL | $3,885 | $3,885 | $19,931 |
On-Campus TOTAL | $3,985 | $3,925 | $34,411 |
COLLABORATIVE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PASTORAL MINISTRY
This degree (PMIN) is part of a collaborative academic agreement between MACC and the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW). The requirements are the same as the 121-hour BAPM; however, concurrent enrollment at both institutions is required. Students should apply for and obtain admission to both institutions. More detailed information is available here.
Visit UIW’s Pastoral Institute website for more information.
Students should apply for and obtain admission to both MACC and UIW and must adhere to all of UIW’s admission requirements. For more information and to complete the application for admission to UIW, visit their website.
Please visit UIW’s Financial Assistance page for more information about tuition and fees.
Students in this program are billed by UIW and pay their UIW invoices directly to the University.
COLLABORATIVE MASTER OF ARTS IN PASTORAL MINISTRY
As with the BAPM, the graduate program is available in collaboration with UIW. The requirements are the same as the 36-hour MAPM; however, concurrent enrollment at both institutions is required. Students should apply for and obtain admission to both institutions. More detailed information is available here.
Visit UIW’s Pastoral Institute website for more information.
Students should apply for and obtain admission to both MACC and UIW and must adhere to all of UIW’s admission requirements. For more information and to complete the application for admission to UIW, visit their website.
Please visit UIW’s Financial Assistance page for more information about tuition and fees.
Students in this program are billed by UIW and pay their UIW invoices directly to the University.
MASTER OF ARTS IN PASTORAL MINISTRY
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry is designed to prepare participants to serve competently and effectively in contemporary ecclesial ministries and leadership, especially in Catholic parish ministries, religious education on all levels, spirituality and spiritual development, youth ministry and catechetical leadership, or as a mission leader in Catholic healthcare or education.
The degree plan requires thirty-six (36) semester hours, distributed as follows:
- Scripture—6 credits
- Theology—12 credits
- Ministry—12 credits
- PSTR 6352 Program Planning and Evaluation
- PSTR 63CS Pastoral Project
Students may complete a concentration in Mission Leadership, Parish Leadership, or Catechesis and Formation. With the permission of the director, the degree can be completed without a concentration in order to more closely tailor it to a particular student’s needs.
Ministry | |
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PSTR 6350 Introduction to Pastoral Studies | 3 |
PSTR 6354 Basic Counseling Concepts for Pastoral Ministers | 3 |
PSTR 6356 Marriage and Family Theory for Pastoral Ministers | 3 |
PSTR 6358 Leadership of Public Prayer | 3 |
PSTR 6360 Leadership in the Christian Community | 3 |
PSTR 6362 Spirituality and Ministry | 3 |
PSTR 6364 Internship in Spiritual Direction | 3 |
PSTR 6366 Canon Law for Pastoral Ministers | 3 |
Ministry – Mission Leadership | |
PSTR 6373 Mission Leadership and Management | 3 |
PSTR 6376 Religious Charisms and Christian Mission | 3 |
Ministry – Catechesis and Formation | |
PSTR 6380 Theory and Methods of Catechesis | 3 |
PSTR 6382 Directing Parish Catechesis | 3 |
PSTR 6384 Culture and Catechesis | 3 |
PSTR 6386 The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) | 3 |
PSTR 6388 Youth and Young Adult Catechesis | 3 |
Scripture | |
THEO 6310 Introduction to Hebrew Scriptures | 3 |
THEO 6311 Introduction to the New Testament | 3 |
TEHO 6312 Pentateuch | 3 |
THEO 6314 Wisdom Literature | 3 |
THEO 6315 Synoptic Gospels and Acts | 3 |
THEO 6317 Johannine Literature | 3 |
THEO 6319 Pauline Literature | 3 |
Theology | |
THEO 6320 Christology | 3 |
THEO 6322 Ecclesiology | 3 |
THEO 6324 Theological Anthropology | 3 |
THEO 6326 Eschatology, Mariology, and the Saints | 3 |
THEO 6328 Sacraments and Liturgy | 3 |
Theology – History | |
THEO 6333 Christian Tradition 150-1600 | 3 |
THEO 6336 Christian Tradition-Trent to Vatican II | 3 |
THEO 6339 Christian Tradition in the Americas 1500-Present | 3 |
Theology – Ethics | |
THEO 6343 Moral Theology | 3 |
THEO 6346 Healthcare Ethics | 3 |
THEO 6349 Catholic Social Teaching | 3 |
Pastoral Project | |
PSTR 6352 Program Planning and Evaluation | 3 |
PSTR 63CS Pastoral Project | 3 |
Youth Ministry (optional) | |
PSTR 6155 Foundations of Christian Leadership | |
PSTR 6156 Principles of Youth Ministry | |
PSTR 6157 Skills for Christian Leadership | |
PSTR 6158 Practices of Youth Ministry Developing Youth Ministry | |
PSTR 6159 Pastoral Care of Youth | |
PSTR 6160 Evangelization and Catechesis of Youth | |
PSTR 6161 Prayer and Worship with Youth | |
PSTR 6162 Justice and Service with Youth | |
Total Requirements | 36 |
Coursework
The 36 semester hour degree plan encompasses three areas of study: scripture, theology (including the historical, sacramental, liturgical, moral and ecclesial aspects) and ministry, and normally culminates with an individually designed supervised Pastoral Project.
Prerequisites
At least 12 semester hours in Theology or Religious Studies at the undergraduate level, taken
after 1985, to include introductory courses in the study of the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures. Students lacking these prerequisites may arrange through the Academic Dean to fulfill them through courses at MACC.
Continuation in Program
A “C” grade denotes less than satisfactory performance. Upon receipt of a “C” grade, the student will be notified in writing by the Director of Graduate Studies that work in a course is unsatisfactory. Students who earn a grade of “C” may repeat the course for a higher grade. A student will be dismissed from the program if a grade of “C” is received in more than two courses regardless of the cumulative GPA
Apply for admission
To complete the application for admission, click here.
Apply for financial assistance
Limited institutional aid is available and MACC students are not eligible for federal aid. To apply for tuition assistance, click here. Students can apply each academic year.
Apply for housing accommodations
On campus housing is available. For more information, click here.
Register for classes
Students register in the Office of Student Affairs during their advisement appointment with the Director of Students Affairs. Students cannot register without consent, and members of other organizations may have additional restrictions. Email the Director of Student Affairs to schedule an appointment.
Create and Log in to Populi
All students receive an automatic notification from our record system, Populi. Use it to create your password, login to Populi, and review your schedule. This is also where you’ll check your grades. Some instructors will also post assignments and additional resources there. You can also print your schedule to present it for help at the Bookstore.
Prepare for Classes
The Office of Student Affairs provides new students Orientation information. All students must attend as designated. During orientation, you will also have the opportunity to visit the bookstore to purchase your textbooks and obtain your MACC student ID card.
Attend Classes
Adhere to the policies and guidelines provided in the Academic Catalog, Student Handbook and your course syllabi.
*This cost projection is calculated utilizing the current Tuition and Fees schedule, assuming 31-hours of coursework within two semesters of the academic year. International Students should visit this page for additional details.
Payment Policies
Payments and inquiries associated with payments should be submitted directly to the Finance Department as indicated below:
Mexican American Catholic College
Finance Department
3115 W. Ashby Place San Antonio, TX 78228-5104
210-732-2156, extension 7129
210-732-9072, fax
Payment Deadlines. All accounts are expected to be paid in full prior to the first class day of the semester or session or no later than the first scheduled class meeting. If alternate financial arrangements are needed, students must seek and finalize arrangements with the Director of Finance before registration or at the time of registration at the latest. When a payment agreement is applicable, absolutely no final payment deadlines are extended past the midterm, as identified within the associated academic calendar.
Payment Arrangements. Two alternative methods of meeting financial obligations are available to students, excluding auditors.
Option 1. During the Fall and Spring semesters, half (50%) of the total balance is to be paid at registration with the remaining balance due within 30 days. During the Summer semester, half (50%) of the total balance is due at registration with the remaining balance due within 10 days.
Option 2. Upon the approval of the Finance Director, half (50%) of the total balance is due at registration. The registrant must first propose a contract, scheduling the monthly payments of the remaining balance.
Auditors. Payment arrangements are not available to auditors. Full payment is due upon registration.
Additional Balance. When a change of balance occurs due to changes in the registration schedule, the additional balance is due immediately if arrangements are not made with the Finance Director.
Drop for Nonpayment. Students who do not adhere to MACC’s payment policy and/or the approved payment agreement may be institutionally withdrawn from class(es). A registration hold will be placed on the student’s education record prohibiting enrollment until his/her financial obligation is met.
Record Hold. In addition to the student being prohibited from enrollment, data pertaining to the education record (grade reports, transcripts, and diplomas) will not be released until the student clears his/her delinquent status.
Limited institutional aid is available. To apply for tuition assistance, click here. Students can apply each academic year.
Term | Fall 2019 | Spring 2020 | Summer 2020 | Total |
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Credits | 6 | 6 | 3 | 15 |
Tuition | $4,260 | $4,260 | $2,130 | $10,650 |
New Student Fee | $60 | $0 | $0 | $60 |
Student Services Fee | $220 | $220 | $110 | $550 |
Room & Board* | $7,240 | $7,240 | $3,860 | $18,340 |
Commuter TOTAL | $4,540 | $4,480 | $2,240 | $11,260 |
On-Campus TOTAL | $11,780 | $11,720 | $6,100 | $29,600 |