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Our Master of Arts (MA) in Theology is an exceptional program of theological studies designed for students not preparing for ordained ministry. Some of the required courses for this program are offered in the evening and during the spring term, making it an excellent choice for commuting or part-time students.
The Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy field is a unique form of therapy that integrates spiritual/religious resources as well as counselling theory into clinical practice. Graduates of this field of study may be able to pursue professional accreditation with external accrediting bodies once both academic and other criteria required by the accrediting bodies are completed. The Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy field is a program recognized by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. The student is responsible to manage their course selection and application for accreditation. This program provides academic preparation but not professional certification.
Our ecumenical, multifaith and inclusive practice creates a diverse and vibrant community. Students from all backgrounds and faiths are welcome to apply.
Our multifaith and inclusive practice creates a diverse and vibrant community. Students from all backgrounds and faiths are welcome to apply.
Graduates of this field of study may be able to pursue further academic work or a career or vocation in community sectors influenced by theological/spiritual/religious visions.
Some of the required courses for this program are offered in the evening and during the spring term, making it an excellent choice for commuting, full-time or part-time students.
Please choose one of the above dates even though the second date is after the application deadline.
Feb. 15 for a fall term start (full-time or part-time studies).
Visit our Graduate Admissions Toolkit for more information about applying.
*Please note that the academic referee must be your instructor or supervisor at university and the professional referee must be someone who has supervised you at work or a volunteer position. It cannot be a friend or a relative.
Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential to graduate studies at Laurier. Applicants whose language of instruction during their previous postsecondary education was not in English must submit evidence of proficiency in English. If applicable, results from accepted testing services must be uploaded to LORIS.
Students you will take 16 required courses (including a two-term practicum placement) and two counselling elective courses.
2 of the following 4 courses:
All 3 of the following courses:
1 of the following 3 courses:
1 of the following 3 courses:
1 of the following course:
One of the following counselling theory courses below, or an additional course from the Counselling/Psychotherapy Theory options:
Two of the following courses: These can be selected as an additional course from the Required Counselling Theory List, or Additional Theory Elective categories above, or from the following options below:
If you are a graduate student taking a full-time course load, you will automatically receive a bursary of about $600 per term. The exact amount varies slightly from year to year. There’s no need to apply for this bursary. We award it based on your registration after the last day to add courses for the term. It may take several weeks to appear on your student account, so don’t worry if you don’t see it right away.
In addition to the full-time bursary, annual bursaries to a maximum of $1,500 are available based on financial need (typically applied to accounts in the fall term).
You may also be eligible for the following bursaries from Luther:
Martin Luther University College (Luther) is a federated college of Wilfrid Laurier University. Luther graduate students are eligible for some Laurier bursaries and awards. To be considered, fill out the General Profile on the Student Awards tab on LORIS between Aug. 4 and Sept 29. (Visit Student Awards for more information about the General Profile.)
To apply for the annual financial-aid bursaries, you must have completed the General Profile in the Student Awards tab on LORIS. Please see below for more information.
If you are a graduate student taking a full-time course load, you will automatically receive a bursary of about $600 per term (students receiving senior tuition exemption are not eligable for this bursary). The exact amount varies slightly from year to year. There’s no need to apply for this bursary. We award it based on your registration after the last day to add courses for the term. It may take several weeks to appear on your student account, so don’t worry if you don’t see it right away.
Over the years, we’ve collected several bursaries in the form of financial endowments. (Please consider contributing when you are able.) Annual financial-aid bursaries are issued on the basis of financial need.
We issue these bursaries only once per year. Applications can be submitted between Aug. 4 and Sept. 29. Your application is not complete unless you have followed all three of the following steps by the deadline:
We follow our donors’ stipulations. In some cases, that means asking you about your faith tradition. If you are successful in receiving an annual financial-aid bursary, we may ask you to write a note of thanks to your benefactor.
You need to complete both forms in order for your application to be reviewed.
Late applications will not be considered.
Students in the Master of Divinity program are required to complete one unit of Supervised Pastoral Education (SPE). We are especially grateful for the generosity of the Martin Luther University College Auxiliary (formerly Women's Auxiliary) for providing bursaries to MDiv students completing the SPE portion of their degree program.
MDiv students may apply for this bursary once they have received an acceptance letter from the SPE site. To apply for this bursary, contact lutherfinance@wlu.ca
The FaithLife Financial Scholarship program is available to members of FaithLife Financial. One-time scholarships are awarded each year to a limited number of members pursuing a full-time undergraduate or graduate university degree, or college diploma at any accredited institution in, or outside of, Canada.
Luther graduate students are members of the Wilfrid Laurier University Graduate Students’ Association (GSA). The GSA provides a slate of services to graduate students including an extended health and dental insurance plan, career counselling, and discounts through a variety of resources. It also administers a number of different funds, including funds that can help you pay for attending professional development workshops, new technology, or many other grad-student expenses. You should definitely check them out!
External scholarship competitions awarded on the basis of academic merit are listed by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (FGPS). Normally Luther students are eligible for social science competitions. Students with a psychotherapy focus could also consider applying under health categories.
Contact Graduate Studies for more information.
Start: September 2024
Delivery: Full-time or part-time
Length: 2 years (full-time)
Degree Earned: Masters of Arts
Minimum Grade: B average
Experiential Learning:
Clinical placement and community-service learning opportunities
Contact:
martin@luther.wlu.ca
Future careers:
Tuition
Full-time: $2,714 per semester
Part-time: $666 per class
Full-time: $9,040 per semester
Part-time: $1,800 per class
Incidental fees are not included above.