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Romero Scholars Programs 

The Oscar Romero Scholarship Program offers Hispanic lay men and women a full tuition scholarship for a professional graduate degree that prepares them to minister in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Co-sponsored by the Archdiocese of Chicago and CTU, the Romero program aims to meet the need for pastoral ministers in the Hispanic/Latino community in Chicago.

Oscar Romero Scholars participate in the program with the understanding that they will commit to work in or on behalf of the Archdiocese of Chicago for at least three years after their graduation.

Formation

Oscar Romero Scholars participate in formation activities designed to enhance their own spirituality and integrate spiritual formation, academic understanding, and practical ministerial skills. All of these activities take place within the context of the Hispanic and Latino cultures in Chicago. This formation consists of monthly theological reflection with other scholars, retreats, and participation in special events at CTU.

Degree Choices

• Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (M.A.P.S.)—provides education in the basic theological disciplines as a focus for developing selected pastoral skills.
• Master of Divinity (M.Div.)—prepares candidates for pastoral leadership in a pluralistic world through a variety of ministerial contexts.

Requirements:

• A College Degree or its Equivalency
• 3 Years of Ministry in the Church
• Sincere commitment to accomplish his/her studies and to serve the Church as a Lay Minister
• To work for the Archdiocese of Chicago 3 years after Graduation
• Hispanic/Latino(a) and Catholic
• Three Letters of Recomendation, Pastoral, Academic, Ministerial
• Must apply to CTU first

For more information on the Oscar Romero Scholarship Program, contact the director of the program:Useful Web Sites

• http://www.ctu.edu/Admissions/Scholarships
• E-mail to: csalmeron@ctu.edu

Download the Application to the Romero Scholars Program ONLY if you are an Active Minister in the  Archdiocese of Chicago

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Gary Riebe-Estrella, S.V.D.  

Professor and Faculty Dean of CTU

Carlos Salmerón, Director

Romero Scholars Program 

Romero Graduates 2007

1. Maria Garcia, M.A.P.S. at Office for Family Ministries
2. Jose Castillo, M.A.P.S. at Office for Divine Worship
3. Sara Navarro, M.DIV. Counseling Women and Spirituality

Romero Scholars 2007-2008

1.       Maria del Carmen Arroyo, MAPS

2.       Rosa Camacho, MAPS

3.     Silvia Casas, M.DIV.                                      

4.       Jesus De Leon, MAPS

5.     Marilu González, MAPS

6.       Ricardo Herrera, Special Student to MAPS

7.    Ruth Jandeska, M.DIV

8.       Juan Lopez, M.Div.

9.     Carmen Mejia, MAPS                    

10.   Nereida Pereda, MAPS                  

11.   Lourdes Ramirez, MAPS

12.   Esther Renteria, MAPS

13.   Angelica Reyes, MAPS

14.   Ana Rivas, MAPS                                            

15.   Rosie Rosado, MAPS

16    Guillermina Sanchez, MAPS

17.   Fidel Tellez, MAPS

OSCAR ROMERO GRADUATES

2007        (see above)

2005

         4.       Ivonei Fabiano Grolli, M.DIV.

         5.       Guillermina Leon-Arriaga, MAPS

2004        

         6.       Longina Alvarez, M.DI.

         7.       Valentin Araya, M.DIV

         8.       Esperanza Godinez , MAPS

2003

         9.       Miguel Arias, MAPS

        10.    Libia Paez-Howard, M.DIV

2001

          11.    Jose Tarcisio Ornelas, M.DIV                               

          12.    Celina Orozco, MAPS                              

 1999

          13.    Teresita Perez, MAPS