Is the M.A. degree only for students who wish to work in ministry settings?
Many of our Master’s of Art students are seeking to work as lay ministers or spiritual directors in ministerial settings; however a growing number of students are finding other opportunities as well. Non-profit organizations, Social Justice and/or Faith and Poverty focused organizations, professionals seeking to focus on a particular sub-set within their profession, and full time ministers and chaplains are common within the program. The MA degree is relevant to a variety of settings and the graduate of the program is often where a person needing the services of a professional counselor may first seek assistance.
