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Last Updated:1/11/2017
INSTITUTE of PASTORAL STUDIES
CURRICULUM PLANNING WORKSHEET
CERTIFICATE IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Student:__________________________________________
Date of Entry into IPS:_______________________________
Transferred Credits: ________________________________
Projected Date of Completion:________________________
Course No. & Title
Semester/Year
Credits
IPS 400 Introduction to Graduate and Professional Writing
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This graduate certificate program prepares individuals for administrating religious education programs or teaching
religion in schools and parishes. A bachelor’s degree is required for entry into this five course program.
(2) Two courses in Religious Education
(3) Three courses from the Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies core
IPS 485 Religious Education
3
IPS 486 Principles of Religious Education
3
3
3
3
All of the courses can be completed online. The Religious Education certificate can be applied to the Master of Arts in
Pastoral Studies degree.
Total Credits
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Date
Notes
Certificate Curriculum (15 credit hrs)
Writing Requirement
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