500X330_Intro_MAPSThe Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS) is a 36-hour professional degree program that prepares individuals for pastoral ministry in the Church. The program is oriented toward persons who are or who desire to be involved in full-time professional pastoral ministry. All MAPS courses are conveniently offered in a variety of convenient times and venues.

Candidates for diaconal ordination and lay ministry in the Catholic Church will undertake a program conforming to the most recent guidelines established by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
1.7 Million Catholics In 146 Parishes IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA Source: The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
1.7 Million
Catholics In 146 Parishes

IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA

Source: The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

8% GROWTH PROJECTION FOR Ministry professionals over the next 10 years Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
8%
Growth Projection For

MINISTRY PROFESSIONALS OVER THE NEXT 10 YEARS

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

68% Ethnically Diverse Students enrolled at the University of St. Thomas Source: University of St. Thomas
68%
Ethnically Diverse Students

ENROLLED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS

Source: University of St. Thomas
A Career With Spiritual Meaning

500X330_MAPS_PastoralThe Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies at the University of St. Thomas prepares you for ordination into the permanent diaconate in addition to parish opportunities in areas such as religious education and youth and social ministry. Since 2013, 100% of graduates were ordained to the permanent diaconate.

If you wish to attend or audit classes for personal enrichment and to learn about theology, we welcome you.
Meet Some of Our Alumni

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Bishop Brendan Cahill Catholic Diocese Victoria, Texas
Bishop Brendan Cahill Catholic Diocese

Victoria, Texas

Sandy Adzgery Theology Teacher Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
Sandy Adzgery Theology Teacher

Academy of the Sacred Heart

Phillip Jackson Director, Permanent Diaconate St. Mary’s Seminary
Phillip Jackson Director, Permanent Diaconate

St. Mary’s Seminary

Deacon Charles Plant St. Laurence Catholic Church Sugar Land, Texas
Deacon Charles Plant St. Laurence Catholic Church

Sugar Land, Texas

Logan Rutherford Staff Chaplain Memorial Hermann
Logan Rutherford Staff Chaplain

Memorial Hermann

Deacon Leonard Lockett Theology Teacher St. Thomas High School
Deacon Leonard Lockett Theology Teacher

St. Thomas High School

Juan-Carlos Moreno
Juan Carlos Moreno Associate Director

Archdiocese Galveston-Houston

Officer Vince Johnson
Officer Vince Johnson Peer Support Program Chaplain

Houston Police Department

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