The Master’s Degree in Spiritual Care is designed for students who are seeking additional preparation for pastoral ministry or seeking to complement another helping profession with spiritual care education. This one-year program includes onsite and online coursework and is built on the foundation of STM undergraduate programs.
Graduates will be equipped to serve in a variety of positions across church leadership, education, and community service organizations and also be eligible for ongoing mentoring after graduation through our Pastoral Flourishing program.
Why Pursue My Master’s in Spiritual Care at IWU?
This IWU master’s degree program emphasizes practical application and experience. Deepen your understanding, broaden your foundation, and connect the classroom to a life of Christian faithfulness. Students in the undergraduate Pastoral Ministries (Kern) Program can earn up to nine credits toward this master’s degree. You can complete your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in four years instead of five to seven. Faculty in the School of Theology and Ministry love to connect with students and invest in their spiritual, academic, and personal growth. Students will encounter theology professors who care about them and are invested in their education and faith.
What Will I Learn in this MA in Spiritual Care Program?
Throughout this Spiritual Care master’s degree program, students will participate in classes which pertain to their unique specialization. The Pastoral Counseling specialization prepares students to provide biblically grounded counsel, the Congregational Formation specialization prepares students to lead care and discipleship ministries, and the Human Services specialization prepares students to care for people and communities in need. This program is built on a foundation of spiritual formation, practical ministry, and biblical and theological studies to ensue all students develop the skills needed to succeed.
What Makes IWU Different?
IWU has provided on-campus education for more than 100 years.
Faith-integrated curriculum and a commitment to changing the world.
Center for Student Success for counseling, tutoring, and more!
The curriculum for the Master’s in Spiritual Care Program covers:
These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.
BIL-510,THE-500,REL-555,REL-695,REL-501,REL-502,REL-525,REL-570,REL-585,REL-670,CNS-504,CNS-506,CNS-508,CNS-522,WOR-535,CED-630,CED-635,PHL-660,SWK-542,SWK-650,SWK-555,SWK-655,SWK-556,SWK-656,SWK-557,SWK-660
Required Undergraduate GPA: 3.0 or higher
Graduate of an Undergraduate Ministerial Program.
Required ministerial competencies:
Pastoral Counseling and Human Services Specializations
Congregational Care Specialization
Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.
