Overview

This Christian Spiritual Direction degree at Asbury Theological Seminary equips you with a foundational knowledge of the Bible with a Wesleyan theological distinctive and a robust understanding of the ancient church vocation of spiritual direction, which some have called serving as a physician of the soul.

Key Facts

Whether you seek to serve in the local church, a parachurch organization, or personal ministry, the M.A. in Christian Spiritual Direction will empower you to integrate classic Christian spirituality into your own life and to encourage that spirituality in the lives of those to whom you minister.

The degree will enable you to competently practice the art and discipline of Christian spiritual direction by facilitating attentiveness to the continual work of the Holy Spirit in your life and the lives of others.

What to Expect from the Degree

As you complete your degree, you’ll be able to

Articulate the ancient biblical tradition of guiding others in Christian spiritual formation.

Understand the essential Christian theological knowledge foundational to effective spiritual direction.

Cultivate attentiveness to the work of the Holy Spirit in yourself and others.

Practice giving and receiving spiritual direction in a supervised setting to gain vital experience for ministry.

Help others hear the voice of the Holy Spirit as they seek to grow in relationship to their Lord Jesus Christ.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biblical Narrative

Church History

Christian Ethics

Missional Formation

Basic Christian Doctrine

Theology of John Wesley

Praxis Formation Required Course

Spiritual Direction

Life of Prayer

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Willow Street, United States

Disciplines

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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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General requirements

Application Form

Accredited baccalaureate degree

Official transcripts from all postsecondary schools where at least 12 hours of coursework was completed

Personal History Essay – 1050-1500 words (350-500 words per question)

Four references (references cannot be related to applicant)

$50 Nonrefundable Application Fee

For applicants whose primary language is not English, a TOEFL score of 550 (79 internet-based) or an IELTS score of 6.5

Background Check (completed by the Admissions Office)

A personal interview may be required upon request by the Admissions Committee

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18000 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18000 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

18000 USD / year

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Living costs

Willow Street

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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

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What to Expect from the Degree

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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