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Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy (MA)

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.

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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.

  • Flexible and wide-ranging course of study that includes sacred texts, systematic and historical theology, ethics and practical community relations
  • Develop community leadership skills through higher education and applied practice
  • Study diverse spiritualities and engage in community service-related initiatives

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. 




Program Courses

Students you will take 16 required courses (including a two-term practicum placement) and two counselling elective courses. 

Sacred Scriptures Area

2 of the following 4 courses:

  • TH503A Survey of Hebrew Scriptures
  • TH503C Survey of the New Testament
  • TH503E Reading and Interpreting the Qur’an OR RE643 Islam and Muslims in the Contemporary World from the department of Religion and Culture 
  • TH503H - Buddhist Discourses on Human Care

Theology/Wisdom Traditions Area:

All 3 of the following courses:

  • TH530A Introduction to God and Theological Reflection
  • TH644A Indigenous Wisdom and Methodology
  • TH645A Intersectionality: Interfaith and Intercultural Perspectives

1 of the following 3 courses:

  • TH530B Introduction to Jesus and Salvation
  • TH530C Introduction to Spirit and Community
  • TH503F Survey of Sources in Asian Wisdom Traditions

Psychotherapy/Counselling Theory Area:

1 of the following 3 courses:

  • TH663M Family Therapy Overview
  • TH663Z Theory of Change
  • TH664O The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy 

Human Development Area:

1 of the following course:

Counselling Theory Electives

One of the following counselling theory courses below, or an additional course from the Counselling/Psychotherapy Theory options:

  • TH663C Cognitive and Dialectic Behaviour Therapy
  • TH663O Child Development and Therapeutic Theories in Practice
  • TH663R Core Skills in Emotionally Focused Therapy (pre-requisite is TH663W)
  • TH663S Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy
  • TH663W Couple Therapy: Intervention from an Emotionally Focused Perspective (spring intensive – pre-requisite for TH663R)
  • TH664A Introduction to Art Therapy (spring intensive)
  • TH664D Post-Modern Family Therapy (intensive format)
  • TH664P Mindfulness and Psychotherapy

Additional Counselling Electives

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:

  • TH663A Grief
  • TH663L Clinical Applications of Queer Theory: Working with LGBTQQIP2SAA
  • TH663U Unique Healing Alternatives for Adolescents
  • TH663X Addiction, Mental Health and Spirituality: Clinical Apps.
  • TH664I Qualitative Research (intensive format)
  • TH664T Trauma and Theodicy (spring intensive)

Take all of the following courses:

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Start: September 2024

Delivery: Full-time or part-time (in-person)

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:

  • registered psychotherapist
  • hospital or high school chaplain
  • social service worker
  • addictions counsellor
  • certified play therapist
  • mental health worker

Tuition

Domestic:

Full-time: $2,714 per semester
Part-time: $666 per class

International:

Full-time: $9,040 per semester
Part-time: $1,800 per class

Incidental fees are not included above.

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