MASTER OF ARTS IN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION MASTER OF ARTS IN SPIRITUALITY Among believers and spiritual seekers from many religious traditions, there is a growing awareness of the importance of spirituality. To respond to this growing awareness, there is need for qualified, compassionate spiritual experts who can accompany and help others explore their faith. Merrimack’s graduate programs in spirituality prepare you for a life of spiritual exploration, engagement, and service. You will acquire the theological knowledge and ministerial experience you need to enrich your own faith and to support others in their spiritual journey.
DEADLINES
Term: Spring 2022 Begins: January 20, 2022 Application Deadline: January 6, 2022 (December 13, 2021 for international applicants) Term: Fall 2022 Begins: August 2022 Application Deadline: August 2022 (Exact Dates TBA) TUITION AND SCHOLARSHIPS
• $645 per credit hour*
TAILORED FOR YOU Designed to fit your schedule and meet your needs, our Spirituality programs offer evening classes as well as four tracks based on your professional goals and interests: • Master of Arts in Spirituality (32 credit hours) • Master of Arts in Spiritual Direction (32 credit hours) • Certificate in Spiritual Direction (20 credit hours) • Certificate in Interfaith Spirituality (16 credit hours) You must choose one of the master’s tracks or certificate programs by the time you have completed two of the core courses and/or the year-long seminar or practicum. Sampling of courses: • Introduction to Spirituality • Christian Spirituality • Spirituality and Social Justice • Spirituality in a Religiously Diverse World • Seminar in Spirituality Sample electives: • Diversity and Culture in Counseling • Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling • Trauma • Human Growth and Development • Positive Psychology
www.merrimack.edu/spirit
Applicants for full and part-time study are eligible for the Dean Scholarship, which is awarded based on merit and need. This generous scholarship, in addition to our already low tuition, can help you save significantly on tuition costs. *2021–2022 tuition. Rates subject to change.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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Spiritual director, companion, and guide Pastoral and spiritual care provider Chaplain Hospice and health care provider Holistic body-mind-spirit health care provider Grief counselor Lay minister Art therapist Life coach and mindfulness trainer Retreat center director Work-life balance guide
In addition, your degree or certificate may support your work in complementary fields such as healthcare, social work and mental health, art therapy, and human resources.
Program information subject to change. Visit the website for up-to-date program information.