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Master of Chaplaincy
University of the Incarnate Word
- San Antonio, United States
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Arts in Chaplaincy at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas.
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
- Develop knowledge of Chaplaincy
- develop creative practice
- evaluate artistic work and communicate ideas. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
- not a published outcomes statement.
Career outcomes
- Military chaplaincy
- hospital chaplaincy
- prison chaplaincy
- school chaplaincy
- business chaplaincy
- church chaplaincy
- community chaplaincy
Curriculum
- 72-credit programme covering theology
- pastoral care
- biblical studies
- ministry
- ethics and interfaith dynamics
- with up to four units of clinical pastoral education (300 supervised clinical hours plus 100 class hours each). Some coursework can be taken in Spanish.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Accredited bachelor degree with official English transcripts and proof of graduation
- Minimum GPA 2.5 (programmes may set higher)
- Two recommendation letters
- Proof of English proficiency
- Passport copy
- Proof of financial support
- GRE or GMAT for some programmes.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Baccalaureate degree from a nationally or regionally accredited institution recognised by the US Department of Education (or equivalent) with official transcripts in English and proof of graduation, Two letters of recommendation, Proof of English proficiency, Passport copy and any US visa, Proof of financial support form, Some programmes ask GRE/GMAT, Writing samples or interviews
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 83
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEIC 700
- PTE Academic 56
- Cambridge C1
- Duolingo 115
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Recommendation Letters
- Degree Certificate
- English Language Proficiency Evidence
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Proof of Financial Support
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $24,630 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Broadway Campus, San Antonio |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences |
| Department | Chaplaincy |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 72 |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | University of the Incarnate Word offers scholarships to students in selected academic and professional programs. The published international freshman and transfer merit award ranges apply to first undergraduate degrees only. Graduate and professional applicants must verify program-specific awards. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $24,630 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $20,058 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 83, IELTS 6.5, TOEIC 700, PTE Academic 56, Cambridge C1, Duolingo 115, IELTS 6.5.