Online Christian Spirituality Degree :: Accredited Universities

The M.A. in Christian Spirituality provides preparation for work in general Christian ministry, in Spiritual Direction, or in preparation for an academic career in teaching. The program can also assist those who wish to complement their personal spiritual journey with an academic foundation in scripture, theology and spirituality. Graduates of the program will have a competent understanding of methods of studying Christian spirituality along with its biblical, scriptural and theological foundations.

Spiritual Direction/Retreat/Campus Ministry Track
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• Coursework prepares you for work in Retreat/Campus MinistrySpiritual Direction settings

• Allows students to use electives to prepare for certification as a Spiritual Director.

• Access to Fordham’s excellent retreat and campus ministry programming.

• May be completed on campus or as a hybrid program-

Academic Track
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• Prepares students for Doctoral programs and careers in higher education teaching Christian Spirituality.

• Renowned faculty and all the resources of Fordham’s other schools, centers and institutes.

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Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Divinity (M.Div.) – Pastoral Counseling program provides an overview of pastoral counseling, including the integration of psychology and theology and the implementation of Christian spirituality into counseling. The program also explores the practical applications of counseling in premarital and marital sessions, crisis situations, and grief therapy counseling.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent.They must have above a 2.5 cumulative combined GPA for all accredited colleges attended.

International Applicants
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If you are an International applicant,following English language test should be required

TOEFL for international, non-English speaking candidates (score of 550 paper-based test, 253 computer-based test or 60 internet-based test)

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The Master of Arts degree provides a deepened understanding of core theological disciplines and opportunities to explore the various arts of pastoral ministry. The degree is designed for those serving the church or preparing for employment at parish, school and diocesan levels. Those seeking personal enrichment through the study of Christian faith are also welcome to apply. Students focus their studies on theological research and are required to complete a research paper.

In consultation with an academic adviser, students select theological courses in the core areas of biblical studies, systematic studies and liturgical/spiritual studies. Students also choose from a wide variety of pastorally oriented courses in religious education, spirituality and spiritual direction, pastoral care and counseling, family ministry, parish education and leadership, pastoral liturgy, youth ministry and social ministry. Students accepted into the M.A. degree program are required to complete a research paper that focuses on a particular pastoral issue or concern and integrates insights and theological methods of inquiry from throughout their program of study

The Youth and Young Adult Ministry concentration focuses on understanding adolescent and young adult religious, spiritual, moral and psychological development; Students choose from among courses in community, family and religious education; curriculum and religious education; adult learning and development and other areas of religious education and pastoral studies. Students are asked to direct their studies in either religious education or pastoral studies as they prepare for a career path as either religious education/catechesis with youth and young adults in parishes, schools, college and university campuses, and dioceses. This program is also offered in the distance learning format as well as the traditional classroom venue.

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Northwest Nazarene University's online Masters in Spiritual Formation explores the history, philosophy, theology and practices of spirituality in the Christian tradition. Students grow through personal and professional incorporation of their learning, classroom interactions and a mentoring relationship that spans their degree programs. Earn an M.A. in less than two years without any residential requirements.

After completing an online orientation, MASF students focus their studies strictly around the same eight Spiritual Formation courses in which MDIVSF students take as their emphasis, as shown in the comparison to the right.

MASF students are able to complete their program in as little as 21 months, with no course work in June or July.

Entry Requirements

The student will have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university or equivalent, which should include at least 8 semester/12 quarter credits in Biblical Studies, Christian Theology and/or Western Philosophy, and evidence an overall GPA of 2.5, or 3.0 in the last 30 semester/45 quarter credits.

Students should also have some experience in ministry, either professionally or as a volunteer, and be prepared to apply their course work to their present assignment. A minimum of two years of experience is recommended.

If English is not your primary language, proficiency must be determined by successful completion of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum total score of 85, with writing and speaking no less than a score of 22, and no score under 20.

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Northwest Nazarene University's graduate programs in Spiritual Formation explore the history, philosophy, theology and practices of spirituality in the Christian tradition. Students grow through personal and professional incorporation of their learning, classroom interactions and a mentoring relationship that spans their degree programs. Earn an M.Div. within 50 months without any residential requirements.

Students in NNU's MDIVSF program complete an online orientation, 42 credits in their pastoral ministry core, and 32 hours of emphasis in Spiritual Formation. After completing an online orientation, students focus their studies strictly around the eight Spiritual Formation courses, which is their area of emphasis.

MDIVSF students can complete their degree program one course at a time in as little as 50 months, with most summers free. Our MDIVSF program has been validated as meeting the educational requirements for ordination as elders in the Church of the Nazarene*.

Entry Requirements

The student will have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university or equivalent, which should include at least 8 semester/12 quarter credits in Biblical Studies, Christian Theology and/or Western Philosophy, and evidence an overall GPA of 2.5, or 3.0 in the last 30 semester/45 quarter credits.

Students should also have some experience in ministry, either professionally or as a volunteer, and be prepared to apply their course work to their present assignment. A minimum of two years of experience is recommended.

If English is not your primary language, proficiency must be determined by successful completion of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum total score of 85, with writing and speaking no less than a score of 22, and no score under 20.

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