Overview

As more individuals in the US identify as “spiritual” rather than “religious,” there is a growing need for spiritual care outside of traditional ecclesial settings.

Specific, Nuanced Training for Chaplains

Intentionally designed by a team of chaplain faculty-practitioners who bring profound expertise and diverse experience, Fuller Theological Seminary’s MA in Chaplaincy program offers indispensable training built around four main competencies—integration, holistic wellness, embodiment, and leadership development—for students called to chaplaincy in a multitude of contexts.

Integration; understanding the biblical, theological, and practical framework for spiritual care intervention, grounded in personal Christian faith in pluralistic contexts.
Holistic wellness; (including for self) integrating theory and practice through an understanding of skills including pastoral presence and counseling, crisis intervention management, and trauma-informed care provision.
Embodiment; learning the practices of embodied relational care through the ministry of God’s sacred presence, accompanying people physically, spiritually, and emotionally through moments of difficulty, crisis, and transition, and delivering care in the lives of persons from diverse religious and sociocultural contexts.
Leadership development; (through mentoring, cohorted learning, coursework, and field integration) deepening awareness of the diverse ethical, cultural, and religious aspects of chaplaincy, along with corresponding skills in communication, bridge building, and collaboration for engaging in the liminal spaces and tensions in pluralistic contexts.
A cohorted learning model fosters a sense of community where students can cultivate supportive relationships with other chaplains that can sustain them in future ministry.

Students come to this master's-level chaplaincy program with a desire to deliver spiritual care to people outside of traditional church settings by embodying the ministry of God's presence. Graduates will be equipped to serve as chaplains in a wide range of settings, including but not limited to:

Healthcare (e.g., hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, veterinary hospitals)
Law enforcement, fire, and emergency services
Prison system
Corporate businesses or nonprofit organizations
Parachurch ministries
Education (e.g., schools and universities)
Sports
Entertainment
Social Movements

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Old Testament

Chaplaincy

Living Missiologically

Theology of Suffering and Joy
World Religions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-22 00:00:00
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Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00
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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

64 alternative credits

quarter credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Pasadena, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 749 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Reference Forms
Essay Responses - Once you have completed the Application for Admission, you will be prompted to upload and submit your essay responses to the following questions into the application portal.
- Religious Autobiography - Reflect on your past Christian experience, including the most significant spiritual event/influence in your life, the role of Christ in your religious experience, your involvement in Christian service, and your reason(s) for participating with your church.
- Statement of Purpose - Why are you interested in Fuller Theological Seminary and this particular degree program? (minimum 250 words; maximum 500 words)
- Statement of Calling to the work of Chaplaincy - At this point in your Christian journey, how do you envision your calling to God's mission in the world, specifically in the work of chaplaincy? (minimum 250 words; maximum 500 words)
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17760 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17760 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

17760 USD / year

≈ 17760 USD / year

Living costs

Pasadena

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Specific, Nuanced Training for Chaplains

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pasadena

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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