M.A. in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care
Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree. Each should be a graduate from an accredited college with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
Three essays in addition to those required by the Talbot application are required to be submitted with the supplemental cover sheet.
General Essay
General essay at least 1000 words addressing (a) your understanding of spiritual formation and soul care and (b) why you wish to pursue graduate studies. Include in your essay potential ministerial goals, personal interests, etc.Personal Essay
Personal Essay briefly express how you envision this program practically affecting your personal life while going through the program (time commitments, family, job and financial needs, etc.).Personal Biography
Personal Biography at least 1000 words, particularly focusing on the significant spiritual developments of your life, how they have shaped you as a person, and where you are now in your spiritual development.
For special admission deadlines and requirements, contact Graduate Admissions. Due to the unique nature of this program, all applicants will be personally interviewed.
Note: Applications are only accepted for the fall semester.
Admission Requirements
- Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
- MA: Bible Exposition
- MA: Old Testament
- MA: New Testament
- MA: Theology
- MA: Philosophy of Religion and Ethics
- MA: Biblical and Theological Studies
- MA: Spiritual Formation
- MA in Christian Education
- MA in Christian Ministry
and Leadership - MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care
- Master of Theology (Th.M.)
- Ph.D. & Ed.D. in Educational Studies
- Doctor of Ministry
- Certificate in Biblical Studies
- Certificate in Spiritual Formation