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Master of Arts in Spiritual Care (MA-SC) at Canadian Mennonite University

Canadian Mennonite University, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in Spiritual Care prepares students for chaplaincy and spiritual care work in religious communities, and aligns with the academic requirements of the Canadian Association of Spiritual Care for certification as a spiritual care practitioner.

Faculty: Graduate School of Theology and Ministry  |  Department: Biblical and Theological Studies  |  Duration: 48 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

A minimum of 48 credit hours covering sacred texts, historical studies, ethics, spiritual care practice and competencies including two units of supervised psychospiritual education, and 3 credit hours in Indigenous studies.

Career pathways

Chaplains serve in hospitals, universities, schools, long-term care, correctional and rehabilitation facilities and the military.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A baccalaureate degree from a recognized university or college with a minimum GPA of 3.0 ('B').

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms are fall and winter (winter 2027 and fall 2027 open for domestic applicants; fall 2027 for international applicants).

Apply through the official page: https://www.cmu.ca/graduate-studies

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