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A Curriculum Designed for Whole-Person Ministry

The curriculum for our M.A. in Clinical Ministry curriculum is designed to prepare you for whole-person care through courses in spiritual care, ethics, leadership, and cultural humility. Learn how faith-informed education equips you to serve with compassion in diverse settings.
 

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the Master of Arts in Clinical Ministry will be able to:

  1. Integrate theological, spiritual, and ethical principles into professional chaplaincy and spiritual care practices.
  2. Exhibit cultural humility and ethical discernment, delivering compassionate care that respects diverse beliefs, traditions, and experiences in healthcare and community settings.
  3. Cultivate leadership abilities to build therapeutic alliances, advocate for holistic care, and guide organizational mission.
  4. Develop foundational counseling skills that inform compassionate spiritual care in times of loss, suffering, and crisis.
  5. Critically evaluate spiritual care practices and implement innovative solutions.

Course Info and Curriculum Sequence

Course descriptions, curriculum sequence, complete curriculum requirements,  and other detailed curriculum information can be found in our Academic Catalog.

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Clinical Pastoral Education

As part of your preparation for clinical ministry, you may need to complete a unit of ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) AdventHealth offers a well-established CPE program in multiple formats, and there are more than 300 accredited programs available across the United States, giving you flexibility in meeting this requirement.

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Take the First Step in Your Ministry Journey

Take the next step in your calling to provide compassionate, faith-informed, whole-person care. Apply today to begin your ministry journey.