Overview

Key features

At Ashland University you will learn to critically, faithfully, and responsibly interpret and apply Scripture in appropriate ministry settings.

You will also have the opportunity to develop communal and personal disciplines that nourish your life with God as you rely on Him in your vocation.

Learning Outcomes

Having completed the Master of Divinity in Chaplaincy, students will be able to:

Demonstrate critical and faithful interpretation and responsible use of Scripture in appropriate ministry and professional settings
Establish communal and personal disciplines that nourish Christian spiritual and moral formation
Form a missional vision of kingdom ministry within multi-cultural and multi-faith contexts
Demonstrate critical theological reflection that is biblically faithful, historically grounded, contextually relevant, and integrated with life and ministry
Develop ongoing just and moral practices that bear witness to the full scope of the kingdom of God
Exhibit effective ministry skill sets related to chaplaincy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Pastoral Education
Advanced Ethics for Ministry Practitioners
Navigating the Multi-Faith Context
Cultural Competencies
Christian Ethics
Pastoral Counseling and Care

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

80 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 786 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A submitted online application, which includes:
A non-refundable application fee of $30.
Essay responses as identified in the online application.
Two letters of recommendation, one pastor / spiritual mentor and one professional.
Official electronic or paper transcripts for all degree issuing, post-secondary institutions attended. If admitted with an unofficial transcript, you may not register for a second term until the final, official transcript has been received.
Personal interview, if requested by the Office of Admissions.
Applicants to the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling will receive instructions for the completion of a personality inventory ($100 fee) and follow-up interview.
Review our student handbook and agree to abide by the policies therein before applying.

Tuition Fee

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International

15120 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15120 USD per year during 12 months.
National

15120 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15120 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

15120 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15120 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Ashland

1078 - 1787 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Chaplaincy.

Available Scholarships

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