The College of Arts and Sciences fosters a learning community committed to addressing the fundamental problems of society with a spirit of inquiry, mutual respect, and intellectual excitement. We strive to prepare students to understand and appreciate a broad range of peoples and cultures so they may exercise moral leadership in a pluralistic world.
Academics
Degree programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences are offered to undergraduate students, as well as a Master's degree in Pastoral Ministries for graduate students.
Undergraduate
Pastoral Ministries
The Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries offers three emphases—Youth and Young Adult Ministries, Latina/o Ministries, and Restorative Justice and Chaplaincy—along with the general Masters in Arts degree with no emphasis and the Diaconate Education program. A Graduate Certificate in Restorative Justice and Chaplaincy as part of the Catholic Restorative Justice Network is also offered.
Our Stories
Duplass will bring his talents to the Santa Clara community through creative collaboration and artistic exploration.
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Dean Daniel Press discusses desalination to boost the water supply in California.
Santa Clara University’s Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries is offering a new Online & In-Person Graduate Certificate in Restorative Justice and Chaplaincy.
Thanks to a donation from the Estate of Rev. Francis L. Markey, the Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries is establishing a new center to expand various programs, workshops, internships, and more.
Vicky Pham ’23 reflects on her experience writing A Seat at the Table and working with BD Wong to produce the play on campus