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Master of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care
- Dallas, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Arts in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care at Dallas Baptist University focused on chaplaincy and pastoral care.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate advanced theories and contemporary practice in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care. Apply analytical
- research and problem-solving methods to complex issues. Communicate evidence-based recommendations in the field.
Career outcomes
- Chaplain in the military
- health care
- corrections
- corporations
- disaster response
- sports teams
- airports
- seaports and national parks
Curriculum
- 72 credit hours: 24 core
- 36 general ministry and 12 chaplaincy ministry. Courses are offered online
- hybrid and in the evening
- students take part in chaplaincy internships and residencies.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (a recognised three-year degree is accepted)
- GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for full admission
- Statement of purpose
- Resume
- Two recommendations
- GMAT/GRE only if the programme requires it
- Church membership letter for ministry programmes.
- Grade/academic selection criteria: GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for full admission
- Provisional admission possible
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (a government-recognised three-year bachelor's degree from outside the US is accepted), statement of purpose of at least 300 words, resume, 2 recommendation letters, GMAT 425 or GRE 32nd percentile if the programme requires it, church membership letter for ministry programmes
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no section below 5.5)
- PTE Academic 53
- Cambridge 169
- Duolingo 110 (no subscore below 90)
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Previous degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care admission requirements at Dallas Baptist University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $28,146 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Graduate School of Ministry |
| Department | Department of General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 72 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Dallas Baptist University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Arts in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day leftProgram starts
June 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
152 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $28,146 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $18,256 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no section below 5.5), PTE Academic 53, Cambridge 169, Duolingo 110 (no subscore below 90), IELTS Academic 6.