The program incorporates teachings from theology, spirituality, bioethics, organizational development and leadership to offer a degree that is both well rounded and pertinent to the work being done in Catholic hospitals and health systems throughout the world.
The program equips students to:
- Be articulate on the foundations of Catholic and Christian traditions and how they can shape health care.
- Develop a stronger understanding of Catholic ministries and be better able to collaborate with church authorities to further Catholic health care ministry.
- Become conversant in the ethical challenges that can arise in the health care milieu and be prepared to address those circumstances using insight from Catholic ethics and bioethics.
- Cultivate and maintain an organizational culture that works in concert with a Catholic vision of health care.
- Understand the complexities Catholic health care as well as the financial environment in which it functions.
Career Opportunities
The interdisciplinary nature of the MA in Health Care Mission Leadership degree program makes it perfect for professionals who work in or aspire to work in faith-based health care leadership. The degree is especially suitable for persons already in positions that focus on “mission and identity,” “mission effectiveness,” or “mission leadership"
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