Overview

The M.A. in Christian Spirituality program at Fordham University is grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition. It provides you with the knowledge and skills to lead or accompany others on their spiritual journey. As a lay minister, teacher, social worker, counselor, or spiritual director, you will gain the competencies to engage more intentionally your understanding of the biblical, theological, and historical foundations of spirituality with your professional development and practice.

Key Facts

Choose one of three degree program concentrations: spiritual direction, research, or generalist.
Teach and learn with our renowned faculty and international students from more than twenty countries.
Take courses at the member schools of the New York Theological Consortium.
Prepare for doctoral work by pursuing the research concentration.
Consider becoming an accredited spiritual director; pursue the concentration in spiritual direction.
Be enriched by spiritual retreats and campus ministry experiences.

Careers

Spiritual director
Retreat facilitator
Chaplain
Religion teacher
Parish or diocesan faith formation leader
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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods in Christian Spirituality
History of Christian Spirituality
Discernment in the Christian Tradition
Old Testament
New Testament
Theology of the Human Person
Sacramental Spirituality
Church and Society
Sacraments: Theology and Rites

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

35 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

All applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and have obtained a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B). If you have received a post bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, a minimum GPA of 3.5 is required.
Official transcripts of all coursework
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Personal Statement
Letters of Recommendation
GRE/MAT Exams

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40512 USD / year

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Out-of-State

40512 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

40512 USD / year

≈ 40512 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

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Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

Funding

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