Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation
Vancouver, Canada
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English,
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
18 Mar 2024*
EARLIEST START DATE
02 Apr 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 345 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* Spring 2024 Application Deadline
Introduction
The Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation (MASF) is a degree that focuses on spiritual growth and leadership, nurtures personal spiritual formation, and provides skills and tools to lead others in spiritual formation.
Within the comprehensive Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation (MASF) program, the Electives course, comprising 3 credits, offers students a valuable opportunity to tailor their educational journey to their specific interests and goals.
These carefully curated elective options empower students to delve deeper into specific aspects of spiritual formation, enabling them to customize their learning experience and equip themselves with the skills and insights needed to excel in the spiritual leadership and personal formation aspects of their journey.
As a pivotal part of the MASF program, these electives provide a flexible and enriching path for students to nurture their spiritual growth and leadership, both personally and in guiding others toward spiritual formation.
Ideal Students
Pursue if:
You are working in either a ministry or secular environment, and you desire further theological education that can be integrated into your current career and lifestyle.
Admissions
Curriculum
Program Requirements
Total Credits: 48
Foundations (24 Credits)
- BIBL 501 - Old Testament I
- BIBL 502 - Old Testament II
- BIBL 511 - New Testament I
- BIBL 512 - New Testament II
- HIST 501 - Church History 1
- HIST 502 - Church History 2
- THEO 501 - Christian Thought 1
- THEO 503 - Christian Thought 2
Capstone (6 Credits)
- APPL 801 - Supervised Ministry / Peer-Learning
- APPL 802 - Theological Integration Project for Mission and Ministry
Program Requirements (15 Credits)
- APPL 603 - Spiritual Practices for Christian Leadership
- APPL 620 - Pastoral Care in Today's Church
- APPL 621 - Pastoral Counselling
- APPL 641 - Discipleship & Education: Spiritual Practices for the Christian Congregation
- APPL 643 - Mission & Evangelism
- APPL 660 - Spiritual Formation: Theology & Praxis
- APPL 663 - Spiritual Direction
- APPL 668 - Christian Formation Through Struggle
- HIST 650 - History of Christian Spirituality
- HIST 653 - Augustinian Spirituality: Unity, Truth, and Love
Electives (3 Credits)
- Choose one (1) applicable elective