Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology As a response to Barry University's mission to Southern Florida, courses are now being offered in the Diocese of Venice through the direction of the School for Pastoral Ministry of that diocese. (10299 SW Peace River Street, 941-766-7334). The courses are directed towards the preparation of a well-educated laity who will assume greater responsibility for the teaching and healing mission of the Church.

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
• Sufficient undergraduate preparation (usually 18 credit hours in Theology / Religious Studies at the undergraduate level) or life experience as verified by objective norms.


• At the request of the administration of the School, some formal standardized test (e.g., Miller Analogies Test or GRE) to assure the competence of the student to pursue graduate studies.


• Three letters of recommendation.


• A short essay indicating why a graduate degree will help fulfill one's career goals.


• Admission is selective, but provisional acceptance may be granted by Chair of the Department of Theology and Philosophy.

Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry for Hispanics As a response to Barry University's commitment to theological education in the Southeast region of the United States and the growing Hispanic population of that region, courses are offered through a collaborative effort with the Southeast Pastoral Institute (SEPI). SEPI is an educational branch of the Southeast Regional Office for Hispanic Affairs, Region IV and V of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Admission Requirements and Policies

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.


• Sufficient undergraduate preparation (usually 18 credit hours in Theology / Religious Studies at the undergraduate level) or life experience as verified by objective norms.


• Two letters of recommendation.


• A short essay indicating why a graduate degree will help fulfill one's career goals.


• Admission is selective, but provisional acceptance may be granted by Chair of the Department of Theology and Philosophy.

For more information on the Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry for Hispanics, please call 305-279-2333.