Degrees & Programs
Master of Arts in Faith and Culture
The Master of Arts in Faith and Culture (MAFC) graduate program is designed to form community and church leaders capable of assisting others in the integration of personal and communal faith and the American way of life, as faithful citizens. The MAFC degree provides working professionals, educators, and ministers with an intellectual and practical formation program that responds to the demands of living in today’s cultural context as a people of faith.
The MAFC requires completion of 36 graduate credit hours in the program, consisting of an 18-hour Core Course component, a 6-hour Core Electives component, a 9-hour Area of Concentration, and a 3-hour methodology practicum (capstone course). In place of the area of concentration, 9 hours may be taken from among the Core Electives.
The Area of Concentration is intended to reflect the professional interests and background of the student. These courses may be taken from electives within the MAFC program, or from courses in other disciplines within the university with approval from the MAFC Program Director. Possible areas of concentration include:
- Faith and Science
- Faith and Education
- Social and Individual Justice
- Cultural Anthropology
- Diversity and Inclusiveness in the American Context
- Ecumenism and Interreligious Dialogue
- Public Moral Discourse in a Democratic Republic
- Marriage, Parenting, and Relationships
- Faith and Economics
- Faith and Human development
The Methodology Practicum is intended to provide practical objectives and educational methods for forming faithful citizens in parochial, diocesan, or other community settings.
MAFC students must meet admission requirements and submit application materials, including academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and an essay describing student objectives and expectations of the program. Students must also complete an interview and provide a writing sample. Upon admission into the MAFC program, students must also attend a Faith and Culture Student Retreat.
Certificate in Faith and Culture
The Certificate in Faith and Culture (CFC) graduate program is designed for students who wish to enrich their academic or professional careers while earning a recognized credential, but who do not wish to pursue an advanced degree in faith and culture. The CFC requires completion of 18 graduate credit hours in the program.
Certificate students must:
- Complete and submit application materials and satisfy the CFC Admissions Committee regarding their ability to perform successfully at the graduate course level (See Admissions Requirements).
- Attend a Faith and Culture Student Retreat.
- Complete all course work in the curriculum as specified. These are not audit courses.
Certificate Students may opt to apply to the MAFC program (change of status) before completion of the Certificate program:
- If accepted, Certificate Students may transfer up to 18 credit-hours into the MAFC program
- Credit hours may be comprised of the four certificate Core Courses (12 hours) and the two certificate electives (6 hours).
- Students applying for change of status must do so prior to the beginning of the semester in which the change will take effect, but no sooner than the completion of the first nine hours (core courses).
- Students transferring to the MAFC program must demonstrate a minimum GPA of 3.25 or higher in the Certificate Program, and satisfy all other Admission Requirements of the MAFC program.
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