This course would allow you to explore the richness of Christian spirituality through historical, anthropological and theological lenses. It integrates theory with practice and will be particularly appealing if you are in ministry, contemplating ministry or wanting to discover more about this exciting area.

The Diploma in Spiritual Formation (DSF) is a Biblically-based program that provides a variety of learning experiences that involve instruction and reflection, thoughtful practice and spiritual companionship, service and prayer. It is for all who want to move from simply wanting a life with God to learning to live it.

The Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation (MASF) is a degree that focuses on spiritual growth and leadership, nurtures personal spiritual formation, and provides skills and tools to lead others in spiritual formation. Within the comprehensive Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation (MASF) program, the Electives course, comprising 3 credits, offers students a valuable opportunity to tailor their educational journey to their specific interests and goals.

CIIS’ Ecology, Spirituality, and Religion Ph.D. offers a nurturing community engaged in revitalizing relationships to Earth while exploring the intersections of world religions, Indigenous traditions, eco-spirituality, eco-justice, and eco-feminism.

The Master in Transcultural Spirituality is a university program that offers a transversal in-depth study of the spiritual dimension of the human being from different perspectives, with the aim of providing structured knowledge about the spiritual experience in its anthropological, philosophical, phenomenological, psychological, psychiatric and neuroscientist.

The first program of its kind in Canada, the MA in Transformative Leadership and Spirituality offers a progressive, multidisciplinary approach to help you build your capacity as a leader for positive change. In this Master’s program, you will engage with the latest research on the intellectual, spiritual, personal, and professional dimensions of leadership.

The Ph.D. in Women’s Spirituality is a rigorous transdisciplinary online program building students towards thought-leadership and propelling change. The program explores varied spiritual, ecological, and political perspectives rooted in care for the Earth, each other, and the Sacred. Through your coursework and unique research, you will explore transpersonal and embodied ways of knowing holding womanist, feminist, Indigenous and decolonial lenses. Our graduates pursue a unique interdisciplinary curriculum which prepares them for professional careers in academia and research, teaching and education, coaching and counseling, media, and entrepreneurship. Our innovative and diverse faculty pursue research interests in the three areas of the curriculum: Women and World Religions; Feminist and Ecofeminist Philosophy and Activism; and Women's Mysteries, Sacred Arts, and Healing.

SEP prepares the student to perform and educate others in spiritual and energetic modalities while integrating physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels of self-existence. It also mentors the student for leadership in the Holistic Health and Spirituality fields nationally and internationally.

Build your own General Studies certificate from a spectrum of courses. This 18-credit program has one required 3-credit course, RELS 1080 Understanding the Teachings of the Ascended Masters. Students select the additional 15 credits according to their unique interests.

The main purpose of the Bachelor of Religious Studies (B.R.S.) program is to equip you with in-depth knowledge of the Bible. It is the preparation and foundation for more advanced degrees.

Summit University’s online Leadership Studies Certificate Program prepares students to be leaders in any situation, including essential leadership skills such as servant-leadership, team building, and conflict resolution. You’ll learn how to lead by example and how to bring out the best in those around you.

Our Ph.D. Degree is the most rigorous degree we offer, requiring completion of 24 semester credits plus 36 credits attained for the doctoral dissertation and a formal defense of the dissertation in an Oral Examination at the conclusion of the dissertation process.

The mission of the PhD in East-West Psychology at CIIS is to explore the convergence of Eastern, Western, and Indigenous psychologies and spiritualities in the spirit of dialogue and integral inquiry. Our students engage in research subjects that explore the meaning of this convergence for a diverse, multicultural, and peaceful world. Our graduates are prepared for professional careers in academia and research, activism and organizational leadership, and spiritual counseling or coaching. Our faculty have a wide range of research interests, among them: Asian wisdom traditions, yoga studies, Integral Yoga, traditional Chinese medicine, Depth and archetypal psychologies, Western religious and esoteric traditions, folklore and mythology, ecopsychology, indigenous psychospiritualities, plant medicines, non-ordinary states of consciousness, and transpersonal and existential psychologies.

The PIH program prepares the student for chaplain duties that support people travelling the healing journeys in various healthcare system facets such as clinic, assisted living, hospice, and hospital settings. As a student in the PIH track, you will learn the language of health care, the environments where health care takes place, and how to integrate your support to individuals and their families.

Asbury Seminary’s 48-hour Master of Arts in Pastoral and Spiritual Care* provides desired training in pastoral and spiritual care and counseling for those who do not wish to pursue licensure or certification and/or for those who will be working in countries where US licensure or certification are not required to work as pastoral counselors. It may also serve as an alternate degree path for denominations that will accept shorter degrees for ordination.