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Program Details
36 Credit Hours
2 Years
Online & In-Person
The Master in Spirituality is designed to help students from a variety of Christian traditions deepen their understanding of Christian spirituality. Graduates will be valuable resources for spirituality and renewal centers, parish and retreat work, as well as other spirituality-related faith formation and educational programs in a culturally diverse and globalized world. Courses may be taken full-time or part-time and face-to-face or online.
Program Goals / Student Learning Outcomes
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The goal of the Master of Arts in Spirituality is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of Christian spirituality with an emphasis on significant classical and contemporary spiritual and mystical traditions.
Upon successful completion of the program students will be able…
To present a summary overview of major historical periods within the history of Christian spirituality by identifying major spiritual movements, significant figures, and relevant literature.
To demonstrate proficiency in at least one classical school of spirituality.
To evaluate instances of Christian religious experience and dynamics of interior transformation as understood within the Christian mystical tradition.
To demonstrate basic knowledge in the relevance of spiritual direction and accompaniment for Christian spiritual formation.
To describe and evaluate the various contributions to Christian spirituality that have emerged from within our culturally diverse society, notably with respect to Hispanic influences.
To compare the Christian spiritual tradition with other major historical religious traditions.
To integrate fundamental principles and insights from the Christian spiritual tradition in one’s personal spiritual journey.
Curriculum & Degree Requirements
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The candidate can expect to complete the 36-credit program as a full-time student in 2 to 2 &1/2 years. A part-time student can expect the program to take 3 to 4 years. No more than twelve (12) graduate-level (MA) credit hours may be transferred into the program from another institution toward the degree.
A student will be required to complete a final thesis/project to demonstrate the level to which the goals of the program have been achieved.
A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required for all courses applicable to the degree.
‣ RW 6100 MA Pro Seminar ‣ TS 7369 An Overview of the History of Christian Spirituality ‣ TS 7371 Classical Christian Writers I ‣ TS 7373 Classical Christian Writers II ‣ TS 7365 Reading Religious Experience and the Discernment of Spirits ‣ TS 7376 Biblical Foundations of Spirituality ‣ TS 7370 Fundamental Principles of Spiritual Direction (or) ‣ TS 7370 Integration of Psychology and Spirituality
‣ TS 9276 Research and Proposal Writing ‣ TS 9377 MA (Spirituality) Thesis
Total 36 credit hours
Tuition / Fees
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Fee Type
Cost
Notes
Credit
$885 per credit hour
Graduate Course Challenge Fee 20% of applicable
tuition rate per credit hour
Audit/Non-Credit
$445 per credit hour
Mandatory Fees (Per Semester)
Registration Fee
$60
Per semester
Comprehensive Semester Fee (1-5 credit hours)
$325
Includes Activity, Library, and Tech fees
Comprehensive Semester Fee (more than 5 credit hours)
$495
Includes Activity, Library, and Tech fees
One-Time Fees
Matriculation Fee
$80
Credit only
eTextbook Bundle Tool Fee
$60 - $70
One-time fee; up to 4 resources per course
Degree-Specific Fees
Master's Practicum Fee
$320
Continuation Fee (first two semesters)
$150
Per semester
Continuation Fee (after two semesters)
$435
Per semester
Graduation Fee
$270
Non-refundable
Dual Degree Fee
$295
Per semester
Additional Fees (As Applicable)
Continuing Education Unit (CEU)
$85
Per CEU
Graduate Course Challenge Fee
20% of tuition rate
Per credit hour
Certificate Only Fee
$70
International Students Processing Fee
$105
Important: Please consult the OST Catalog for payment and refund policies. Additional financial information is available at www.ost.edu. OST reserves the right to change tuition and fee rates at any time.
See the Admissions & Registrations section of the OST Catalog or visit the Apply page for a full outline of Admission Requirements.
This program is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing sustained academic study within the discipline of Christian spirituality. Students must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. Completion of the GRE will be required to ensure that the student has the aptitude for graduate studies. The GRE requirement is waived for students who already have a master’s degree. Prerequisites include the completion of 9 hours of undergraduate theology and 9 hours of undergraduate philosophy. Applicants must submit three letters of reference indicating that the applicant has the requisite qualities necessary to complete the degree.
