Spiritual Care - M.A.

Requirements (36 credits)

Core (24 credits)

Ministerial Studies

BIBL-500	The Bible as Christian Scripture	3
CHST-500	Global Christian History	3
THEO-500	Introduction to Christian Theology	3
REL-555	Practical Theology of Ministry	3
REL-695	Ministry Masters Capstone	1

Spiritual Care

REL-501	Formation in Christian Practices	1
REL-502	Formation through Spiritual Direction	1
REL-669	Strategic Pastoral Counseling	3
REL-569	Pastoral Care	3
REL-620	Mentoring, Spiritual Direction, and Discipleship	2 to 3

Specializations (12 credits)

Pastoral Counseling

CNS-504	Theory and Techniques in Group Counseling	3
CNS-506	Appraisal of Individuals and Families	3
CNS-508	Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues	3
CNS-522	Foundations in Clinical Mental Health Counseling	3

Congregational Formation

REL-675	Mission and Church Health	2
REL-602	Coached Ministry Apprenticeship 1	1 to 3
REL-625	Corporate Spiritual Formation	2 to 3
REL-602	Coached Ministry Apprenticeship 1	1 to 3

Choose 2 of 3

CED-630	Christian Education of Children and Families	3
CED-635	Christian Education of Youth and Families	3
WOR-535	Leading Worship Renewal: Moving from Passive to Participatory Worship	3