Overview

The Master of Arts in Spirituality at Oblate School of Theology is an ATS accredited graduate level academic program designed to help students from a variety of Christian religious traditions deepen their understanding of Christian spirituality.

Features

Students will study various classical and contemporary Christian spiritual and mystical traditions, movements, and figures.

Graduates will be equipped to better understand their own spiritual journey and prepared to 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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

An Overview of the History of Christian Spirituality

Classical Christian Writers

Reading Religious Experience and the Discernment of Spirits

Biblical Foundations of Spirituality

Fundamental Principles of Spiritual Direction

Integration of Psychology and Spirituality

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

San Antonio, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 746 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application and payment form.

Submit official transcripts from all colleges attended, undergraduate and graduate, reflecting degree(s) received from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent training at an institution outside the U.S. sent directly to OST. Student copies are not acceptable.

Goals and Objectives Form

Biographical Information Form

Three recommendations, on forms provided by the School, attesting to the candidate’s religious, moral, and intellectual qualifications for ministry:

One from someone in authority within the applicant’s denominational structures verifying his/her good standing;

One from someone who is qualified to attest to the applicant’s academic ability;

One from any person of the applicant’s choosing.

If necessary, submit official score reports from the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Records Examination (GRE).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15930 USD / year

≈ 15930 USD / year
Out-of-State

15930 USD / year

≈ 15930 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15930 USD / year

≈ 15930 USD / year

Living costs

San Antonio

United States

972 - 1507 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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