What kind of training for ministry is offered at St. Bonaventure?
The theology program at St. Bonaventure is designed primarily to explore the intellectual dimension of religion, not to provide hands-on training in ministry. Students who would like to work in ministry positions normally go on to do graduate studies in a seminary or other ministerial training program. The department does offer several courses in religious education as part of a program leading to a Certificate in Religious Education. This program is designed to equip theology majors to teach religion in a parochial school or to manage the religious education program of a local church. For more information on the certificate program, see the page entitled “Certificate in Religious Education.” St. Bonaventure also maintains a strong and active University Ministries program that offers many opportunities for both supervised and independent ministry experience. The University Ministries Web site describes many of the programs and activities that are available on campus, including student-
