Programs of Study

Graduate Studies:
St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry's Graduate Studies program offers courses leading to three degrees. The following degree programs are approved by the Commission on Accrediting (Association of Theological Schools) and are registered with the New York State Department of Education:

  • Master of Arts (Theological Studies)
  • Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies
  • Master of Divinity

Degree programs prepare women and men for a variety of careers, including lay and ordained ministries, teaching, and the permanent diaconate. A full slate of courses (not exceeding a total of 15 per year) with the exception the Graduate Colloquium is also offered at our extension site in Albany.


For additional information about our graduate programs, please contact admissions@stbernards.edu (Rochester) or Kitty.Hanley@rcda.org (Albany).


Certification Program:
Students at St. Bernard’s Rochester location may pursue the non-degree Certification Program. This program provides an opportunity for students to explore the important issues of the Church today and to develop practical skills needed to effectively minister in important parish positions and ministries.

Students can enroll in one of four courses of study that will certify them in different areas of parish ministry:

 

 


To obtain further information about the Certification Program please  contact Fr. George Heyman at (585) 271-3657 ext. 292, or email at gheyman@stbernards.edu.  

 

Continuing Education and Special Programming:

St. Bernard's continuing education offerings are designed to meet the needs of diocesan and parish staffs as well as ministers wishing to brush up on personal and professional skills. The Preaching Institute  offers opportunities to develop preaching skills through a variety of workshops and convocations. Other special events and guest speakers are hosted by The Brennan Goldman Institute, the Dioceses of Rochester and Albany and other community organizations.

 

For current offerings, please click here.

 

 

 

Permanent Diaconate

Working with the Diocese of Rochester, St. Bernard's offers a four-year formation program for men studying for the permanent diaconate.  The formation program consists of courses in scripture, theology and pastoral studies, spiritual and formational experiences, and field education.

To learn more about the Diaconate in the Diocese of Rochester please visit:

http://www.dor.org/deacons/Index.htm or http://www.ssdca.org/, or contact:  Deacon John Brasley, Director of Deacon Formation, Office of Deacon Personnel, 1150 Buffalo Road, Rochester, New York 14624; Phone 585.328.3228 ext. 1237, or email jbrasley@dor.org, or contact the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, admissions@stbernards.edu
 
El Instituto de Pastoral Hispano 

La misión del Instituto de Pastoral Hispano de "San Bernardo" es proveer un programa de formación integral que a su vez sea incluyente y pastoral a todos los Católicos de las diferentes communidades de habla hispana en nuestra diocesis. Es un llamado a quienes tienen el deseo de servir a las comunidades en un ministerio pleno y en una entrega como bautizados.


Para más información favor de llamar al Hno. Juan G. Lozada Director del Instituto Hispano al (585) 328-3228 ext. 1358 ó al (585) 271-3657 ext. 278. Oprima este enlace para ir al: Instituto de Pastoral.


The mission of the Instituto is to provide a program of formation that is integral, inclusive, and pastoral to all baptized Catholics from the various Spanish-speaking communities of the Diocese who feel called to serve in their communities in a new and vibrant way.


For more information, contact Br. Juan Lozada, Director of the Hispanic Pastoral Institute, at (585) 328-3228 ext. 1358 or (585) 271-3657 ext. 278.