GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN SPIRITUALITY AND SPIRITUAL DIRECTION 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: Fall 2022 Begins: August 29, 2022 Application Deadline: August 15, 2022 (July 18, 2022 for international applicants) Term: Spring 2023 Begins: January 17, 2023 Application Deadline: December 5, 2022 (December 13, 2022 for international applicants) Term: Fall 2023 Begins: August 2023 Application Deadline: August 2023 (Exact Dates TBA)
TAILORED FOR YOU Designed to fit your schedule and meet your needs, our Spirituality programs offer evening classes as well as five 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) Certificate in Spirituality and Work (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. DISCOVER THE BENEFITS
Prepare for your career in lay ministry with an exceptional program that will equip you to: • Speak and write about Christian teaching in ways that connect theology and spirituality with faith in contemporary life. • Understand how people from many religious traditions and various paths of conviction compassionately serve and care for others, and apply those principles in your pastoral care or service. • Relate to others’ experience in a way that deepens their connection to God and their communities, and guides them in their spiritual journey. • Work for peace and social justice through a wide range of lay ministry opportunities.
www.merrimack.edu/spirit
TUITION AND SCHOLARSHIPS
• $645 per credit hour* 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.