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Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry with Concentration in Catholic Leadership

University of the Incarnate Word

USA,Texas

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 36,450/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Jan 2026

Apply Date

USA, Texas

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1881

Total Students: 7,305 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

4301 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209, USA

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry with Concentration in Catholic Leadership

Program Overview

The B.A. in Pastoral Ministry is a 121-credit hour cooperative and bilingual degree program where students take classes both at UIW and at the Mexican American Catholic College (MACC). This intercultural degree will prepare all students for ministry in today's multicultural church. Upon admission, applicants who are not bilingual will be assisted in gaining language proficiency through the MACC language program.

Learning Outcomes
In keeping with its mission, the program is designed to:

Provide students with a breadth of knowledge in the liberal arts and Catholic culture
Offer a solid foundation in biblical and theological studies
Ensure language proficiency for ministry in a bilingual pastoral setting and for English-language graduate studies
Equip students with leadership skills and intercultural competencies

The degree program is housed in the UIW Pastoral Institute, which serves the Catholic community through education and formation for contemporary ministry and religious education.

Catholic Leadership

The Catholic Leadership concentration prepares students for leadership or management positions in Catholic institutions and parishes. Courses in cross-cultural competencies, multicultural and Hispanic communities, stewardship, ethics and canon law ensure that students have a deep understanding of what drives and unifies communities and have the administrative skills to support that community through the Church and associated programs and organizations.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

24 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2025		Closed
sep 2025		Not Available
jan 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 36,450 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of the Incarnate Word

CAD 14,300 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
SAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 520.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School.

Minimum CGPA Required: 50.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Type of Scholarship	Scholarship Information	Amount/ Range
Freshmen Academic Scholarship Transfer Academic Scholarship	Freshmen Academic Scholarship Criteria: First-time freshmen; awarded based on high school GPA. Note: Automatically considered at admission; renewable with 3.0 GPA. Transfer Academic Scholarship Criteria: First undergraduate degree; 24+ credit hours from accredited university; based on GPA. Note: Automatically considered at admission; renewable with 3.0 GPA. LINK: https://www.uiw.edu/admissions/internationaladmissions/scholarships.html	Freshmen Academic Scholarship Amount: $7,000 – $20,000/year Transfer Academic Scholarship Amount: $13,000 – $18,000/year NO SCHOLARSHIP FOR PG.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.