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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.
Applicants are required to hold an Honours (4 year) Bachelor’s degree from any field, with a minimum GPA of B.
NOTE: Casper tests are no longer required to apply to Luther programs.
Deadlines are the same for all applicants (full or part time, domestic or international).
The application process and the uploading of supplemental documentation, which includes references, typically takes two weeks. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.
Applications that are missing documents after the Supplemental Documentation due date and/or the referee 14-day window will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
OUAC Application Open for Step 1 |
OUAC Application and Supplemental Documentation Due as per Step 2 |
Target for Decisions on Applications as per Step 3 |
October 1 | February 15, 11:59 PM | End of March |
Please review the Graduate Admissions Toolkit in detail before applying. This resource outlines everything you need to know about: application fees; how to log into LORIS; how to upload the documents for your application; and how to accept an offer if you are admitted to the program.
You can also find answers to common questions about the application process and supplemental documentation in our FAQ.
Step 1: Apply through OUAC
Review Step 1 of the Graduate Admissions Toolkit.
Fill out the OUAC application.
NOTE: When applying on OUAC, ensure that you are selecting the MA Spiritual Care & Psychotherapy (MA SCP) option, and not the Dual Degree: MA SCP & Master of Divinity option. You are not permitted to change the program you’ve applied to after submitting your application.
Step 2: Submitting Documentation
Review Step 2 of the Graduate Admissions Toolkit.
All supplemental documents as noted in the Application Checklist must be uploaded and submitted by the Supplemental Documentation due date.
A list of required documents is listed in the Application Checklist below. Please visit our Graduate Admissions Toolkit for more information about applying, specific information on supplemental documents, troubleshooting, etc.
About three to five days 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 gradadmissions@wlu.ca advising you to login and upload the additional required documents to Laurier’s Online Registration and Information System (LORIS).
If you have questions or concerns about any of the required supplemental documents, please review our FAQ.
Upload the following documents:
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 4 following 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:
Take all of the following courses:
For information about tuition and fees, please see the Tuition Fees Breakdown.
For information about scholarships and bursaries, please see our Financial Resources.
Start: September
Delivery: Full Time or Part Time,
In Person
Length: 2 years (Full Time)
Degree Earned: Masters of Arts
Experiential Learning:
Clinical placement and community-service learning opportunities
Contact:
martin@luther.wlu.ca
Future careers: