The Augustus Tolton Pastoral Ministry Program at CTU offers Black Catholic lay women and men a full tuition scholarship for a professional graduate theology degree that prepares them to minister in the Archdiocese of Chicago. The Tolton Program is co-sponsored by the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Tolton Scholars participate in the program with the understanding that they will commit to work in or on behalf of the Archdiocese of Chicago for at least three years after graduation.

 

Formation

Tolton Scholars participate in formation activities designed to enhance their own spirituality and integrate spiritual formation, academic understanding, and practical ministerial skills. All of these activities take place within the context of the African-American culture in Chicago. This formation consists of twice-monthly theological reflection with other scholars, professional development seminars, retreats, and participation in special events at CTU.

 

Degree Choices

The Augustus Tolton Pastoral Ministry Program offers a choice of four degrees:

• Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (M.A.P.S.)—provides education in the basic theological disciplines as a focus for developing selected pastoral skills.
• Master of Divinity (M.Div.)—prepares candidates for pastoral leadership in a pluralistic world through a variety of ministerial contexts.
• Master of Arts (M.A.)—with an option for research or general academic studies provides theological background to pursue doctoral studies in theology (research) or teach at a secondary or college level, or for further understanding and expertise in theology (academic).
• Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)—offered jointly by Catholic Theological Union, the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, and McCormick Theological Seminary is an advanced professional degree.

For more information about the Tolton Program, contact the director:

Vanessa White
Ph: 773.371.5440
Fx: 773.324.4360
Email: tolton@ctu.edu