Certificate in Liturgical Studies

The Worship Office of the Archdiocese of Newark and Felician College are pleased to offer a Post Baccalaureate / Post Master's Certificate in Liturgical Studies.  The continuing reform of the Church's liturgies since the Second Vatican Council requires continuing education in the field of liturgical studies.  The Worship Office has worked continually over the years to maintain the liturgical formation of the Archdiocese through workshops and other educational experiences.  Now a Certificate in the field of liturgical studies is available through a fully accredited college within the Archdiocese.

Program Description

The Worship Office of the Archdiocese of Newark has been working in conjunction with Felician College to design a non-matriculated program leading to a Graduate Certificate in Liturgical Studies for those engaged in professional and volunteer ministries.  The program will consist of 18 credits in 6 required courses over a 2-year period.  

After the successful completion pf the course of study, each student will receive a Certificate in Liturgical Studies.  Since this is a non-matriculated program, official application to the admission office at Felician College is not necessary.  One course will be offered each Fall and Spring.  There will also be one course in the summer.  Students will attend classes on the Felician College campus.

Program Curriculum

There are six required courses for the Certificate Program:

Each course will contain a pastoral component so that students will learn how to apply the curriculum to pastoral situations.  We are pleased to welcome people of all language backgrounds into the program but please note that all instruction will be done in English.

Cost

With the assistance of a grant from the Archdiocese of Newark and a discount offered by Felician College, the cost of the program has been greatly reduced.  Students will be responsible for the remaining tuition, but additional financial assistance may be available from those parishes or institutions sponsoring individual students.

Requirements

The Worship Office will determine student eligibility for grants.  Certificate applicants will register with Felician College through the Liaison for Religious Studies Certificate Programs.

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree which includes six credits - or the equivalent - in the study of religion to enroll in the post-baccalaureate track and a master's degree in a related field of Theology or Mionistry for the post-graduate track.  Additionally, all students must maintain a grade of B or better in each course and must complete the certificate program within three years.  Students may begin the program during the Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters.  Credits from other institutions are not transferable into the Certificate Program.

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