Overview

Key features

In Merrimack College’s Spiritual Direction master’s program, you’ll learn to guide people of all faiths on journeys of spiritual exploration. The program equips you with specific techniques to help people discover meaning in their lives, embrace codes of ethical behavior and exert a positive influence on their communities and environment.

Like all academic programs on Merrimack’s close-knit campus, our master’s degree in spiritual direction fosters strong relationships among classmates and faculty. You’ll belong to a welcoming community of fellow spiritual seekers who support, encourage and constructively challenge each other.

Spiritual directors can work independently or offer their services through organizations such as:

Religious congregations
Nursing homes
Universities and schools
Community centers
Military support associations
Spiritual retreats
Arts communities

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Christian Spirituality
Spirituality and Social Justice
Spirituality in a Religiously Diverse World
The Wisdom of Living Well
Augustinian Spirituality

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-07 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Andover, United States

Disciplines

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

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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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application
Official college transcripts from all institutions attended
Resumé
Interview OR personal statement
Contact information for one reference OR one letter of recommendation
Standardized test scores (optional)
Fellowship applications and some graduate programs may require additional essays and/or interviews

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

9920 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9920 USD / year

≈ 9920 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9920 USD / year

≈ 9920 USD / year

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

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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