MA/MS in Theological and Ministerial Studies

This master's degree in Christian Spirituality is offered entirely online through Fordham's Graduate School of Education. Its roots lie in Catholic thought, and it equips students to guide or walk alongside others in their spiritual lives. The program suits lay ministers, teachers, social workers, counselors and aspiring spiritual directors. Students choose a concentration in spiritual direction, research or a generalist path, and the research route prepares them for doctoral study. A thesis option and a second-language requirement apply to some candidates. Students can also enrol in classes at partner seminaries through a regional theological consortium and may study full-time or part-time. Retreats and campus ministry experiences add to the coursework, and graduates may become spiritual directors, retreat facilitators or chaplains. The page mentions scholarship and tuition waiver support, and the full requirements are published in the school's bulletin for applicants who want to review them.