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Master of Arts Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care

MB Seminary’s Master of Arts in Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care equips students to become professional chaplains and spiritual care practitioners who serve others with a ministry developed for their specific field of practice. Professional competencies and best practices are developed following the recognized standards of the discipline, along with a robust theological foundation. Classes within the degree, including Clinical Psychospiritual Education (CPE), are highly contextualized for the learner’s area of ministry in both public sector and faith-based settings. Come learn with us as we explore relevant topics that will equip you to faithfully love and serve others more effectively.

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The Master of Arts in Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care is a 3 year, 58 credit degree program designed to ensure immediate life and ministry impact. Learners take courses in both theological and chaplaincy studies, with over half the degree focused on developing spiritual care competencies. Flexible, context-based learning through modular and online course offerings allow you to study anywhere while balancing life and ministry. Our degree is designed to equip chaplains and spiritual care practitioners who have a love and burden for people based on a personal spiritual commitment.

Degree Components

Chaplaincy Studies (34 credits)

CHP 510          Biblical / Theological Foundations
CHP 520          Theory & Practice of Spiritual Care
CHP 530          Pastoral Counselling
CHP 540          Grief, Dying and Loss
CHP 550          Faith, Mental Health & Spirituality
CHP 560          Ministry in Multifaith Environments
CHP 570          Spiritual Formation for Practitioners
CHP ___           Chaplaincy Elective I (any CHP course)
CHP ___           Chaplaincy Elective II (any CHP course)
CHP ___           Chaplaincy Elective III (any CHP course)
CPE 700          Clinical Psychospiritual Education (4 credits)

Theological Studies (12 credits)

THS 510          MB Convictions I / Theology I
THS 530          Theological Anthropology
THS 570          Theology of Suffering
THS ___            Any THS course

Biblical Studies (6 credits)

BIB 510          Interpreting Scripture Today
BIB ___            Any BIB course

Leadership Studies (6 credits)

LDR 510          Christian Leadership Formation
INT 610           Applied Graduating Project

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