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Program Details

The Master of Arts in Christian Formation program is a transformative journey that focuses on personal, communal, and missional growth. Rooted in theology and contemplative practice, this program aims to foster Christlike qualities in students, enabling them to thrive as partners, parents, friends, and effective ministry leaders. 

Through self-awareness, vulnerability, and active listening, students cultivate skills for personal development and meaningful engagement with others. The program’s internship component offers practical experience in spiritual formation ministry, guided by experienced leaders. Graduates of this program are equipped to lead discipleship and spiritual formation initiatives in various contexts, serve as pastors, offer spiritual direction, lead retreats, and contribute to Christian colleges or seminary teaching.

Some of the topics covered in this online religion degree include:

• Theology for Christian formation
• History and traditions of Christian spirituality
• Processes and practices of spiritual formation
• Communal formation: congregations, cultures, and contexts

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