Theology (MA): Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy

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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There are two fields to this program: Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy, and Public Faith and Spirituality.

Our ecumenical, multifaith and inclusive practice creates a diverse and vibrant community. Students from all backgrounds and faiths are welcome to apply.

Program Details

Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy is a unique approach to therapy. It uses spiritual resources as well as psychological understanding for healing and growth. Graduates of this MA program may be eligible to pursue professional accreditation with external accrediting bodies. You are responsible to manage your course selection and application for accreditation. This program provides academic preparation but not professional certification.

For the Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy field, you will take five courses in Scripture/theology and 10 clinical counselling courses including a two-term practicum placement.

Funding

A bursary valued at more than $1,900 a year is automatically applied to full-time student accounts each term.

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).

Requirements

An honours bachelor’s degree with minimum B average.
Applications are reviewed by the Martin Luther University College Admissions Committee, which considers all prior university grades, personal statement, current CV and two letters of reference (one academic). Applicants to the Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy Field will also complete a CASPer Test.
Test dates available:
Jan 9, 2020 - 5:00 PM EST
Feb 18, 2020 - 5:00 PM EST

Application

Application Deadline

Feb. 14 for a fall term start (full- or part-time studies).

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Application Checklist

After you have submitted your OUAC application, paid the non-refundable application fee, and Laurier has received your application, you'll receive an email from fgps@wlu.ca advising you to upload the additional required documentation to Laurier’s Online Viewing system.

An application for admission to our MA in Theology program must include:

The Application Summary, which is generated after you complete your OUAC application (log back in to OUAC to retrieve it).
Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work.
A completed statement of intent.
A résumé of your academic and work experience. Include a history of your publication and scholarly paper activity and any other information you feel will interest the admissions committee.
A sample of your scholarly writing (10-20 pages in length). This may be a chapter of your master's thesis or a paper written for a graduate course.
Completed reference forms. Two academic references are required. Note: Reference forms are electronically submitted to Laurier by the referee and do not need to be uploaded.
Completion of the CASPer Test. Note: You must take the CASPer Test on a date available to Wilfrid Laurier University applicants.

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 Laurier’s Online Viewing system.