Spiritual Care - M.A.
The MA in Spiritual care prepares students to serve in pastoral and helping professions. Students choose from three specializations: Pastoral Counseling, with which students can transition to a Master of Arts in Counseling, Congregational Formation, which prepares students for pastoral ministry in a local church, or Human Services, with which students can transition to a Master of Social Work. The degree can be completed in 10-12 months.
Entry Requirements
- Required Undergraduate GPA: 2.75
- Graduate of an Undergraduate Ministerial Program.
Required ministerial competencies:
Pastoral Counseling and Human Services Specializations
- Bible (6 hours of undergraduate coursework)
- Theology and Philosophy (6 hours of undergraduate coursework)
Congregational Care Specialization
- Bible (6 hours of undergraduate coursework)
- Theology and Philosophy (6 hours of undergraduate coursework)
- Christian Education (3 hours of undergraduate coursework)
- Worship (3 hours of undergraduate coursework)
Requirements (36 credits)
Core (24 credits)
Ministerial Studies
Spiritual Care
| REL-501 | Formation in Christian Practices | 1 |
| REL-502 | Formation through Spiritual Direction | 1 |
| REL-525 | Spiritual Counseling and Care | 3 |
| REL-570 | Strategic Pastoral Counseling | 3 |
| REL-585 | Mission and Witness of the Church | 3 |
| REL-670 | Pastoral Care | 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
| WOR-535 | Leading Worship Renewal: Moving from Passive to Participatory Worship | 3 |
| CED-630 | Christian Education of Children and Families | 3 |
| CED-635 | Christian Education of Youth and Families | 3 |
| PHL-660 | Ethics and Society | 3 |
Human Services
| SWK-542 | Human Behavior and Social Environment | 3 |
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| SWK-650 | Mental Health and Psychopathology | 3 |
| SWK-555 | Social Work Practice I | 3 |
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| SWK-655 | Advanced Interpersonal Practice | 3 |
| SWK-556 | Social Work Practice II | 3 |
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| SWK-656 | Advanced Practice With Families and Groups | 3 |
| SWK-557 | Generalist Practice With Communities and Organizations | 3 |
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| SWK-660 | Social Welfare Policy and Program Development | 3 |
