Our Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation equips students to serve as leaders of spiritual formation ministries and spiritual directors in the church, community and world. Request more information
Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation at a Glance
Semester hours
36
Average Completion Time
Two years (Based on taking 8 credit hours of study per term in the fall and spring semesters, 4 credit hours in the summer semester)
Cost per credit
$576* (financial aid available)
Accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; Association of Theological Schools
Location
Portland Center (near Tigard), with distance format options
Specializations
Spiritual Formation OR Spiritual Direction
Application Deadlines
Rolling application deadline; apply now for the next fall cohort
*All stated financial information is subject to change.
Equip you for work with individuals or groups in spiritual formation and discipleship.
Encourage your spiritual growth and strengthen your moral integrity for service to God’s mission
Strengthen your understanding of the various disciplines that undergird the ministry of formation and discipleship
Students will:
Develop habits of authentic disciplines for living holistically in today’s world
Experience themselves and relate to others as created in God's image and called into community and ministry
Demonstrate a critical and constructive understanding of the biblical and theological foundations of the Christian tradition of formation and discipleship
Articulate an understanding of formation and discipleship as it relates to the mission of God in the world
Demonstrate the character and skills necessary for spiritually guiding individuals and communities in the Christian tradition of formation and discipleship
Which spiritual formation degree is right for you?
Masters in Spiritual Formation
The master of arts in spiritual formation (MASF) degree is for people who are called to formation and discipleship ministries such as directors of women's, men's, or children’s ministries, spiritual directors, and retreat ministries. Individuals pursuing an MASF degree would have gifts for listening, companioning and guiding people’s spiritual journeys, and creating formation environments such as retreats.
Masters in Ministry with a Specialization in Spiritual Formation
The master of arts in ministry (MAM) with a spiritual formation specialization is for those persons who are called to leadership ministries in the church or parachurch, such as associate pastors, justice advocates, campus pastors, etc. The MAM is a leadership degree and adding a spiritual formation concentration allows the leader to focus more on his or her own personal spiritual growth.
At the heart of Portland Seminary, historically, is a commitment to the spiritual formation of its students. Formation into Christlikeness prepares the whole person to engage the world for the sake of Christ.
We fulfill this commitment in these ways:
Every degree program involves students in an intentionally designed spiritual formation curriculum.
The courses include classic spiritual disciplines as well as intentional holistic awareness.
Our spiritual formation curriculum is biblically grounded and Christ-centered, and our understanding of spiritual formation involves the intersection of Scripture, theology, psychology, and sociocultural factors.
Spiritual formation courses are scheduled so that students can participate in formation courses throughout their degree program.
Each spiritual formation course combines rich academic content, formational activities, accountability, and fellowship, offering students a robust experience.
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