Earn Your M.A. in Spiritual Formation

Grow in your spiritual life and impact faith communities too. Regent’s M.A. in Spiritual Formation can train you on how to lead people in spiritual formation and personal transformation through God’s redemptive power. Taught from a Christian Renewal perspective, you can develop proven ministry methods that make room for the work of the Holy Spirit to profoundly change lives and usher in renewal. You’ll also learn the dynamics involved with spiritual formation and discipleship at both individual and corporate levels.

  1. Explore how to evaluate the spiritual needs of a community and apply a process for growth.
  2. Study church history, Christian doctrine and spirituality, and the modern Renewal Movement.
  3. Examine Christian spiritual formation, discipleship in communities and vocational integration.
  4. Develop effective discipleship strategies that can be applied to a range of settings.


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Locations: Online
Total Credit Hours: 36
Next Session Start: January 12, 2026

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  • Spiritual Formation Specialist
  • Ministry Specialist
  • Church Leadership
  • Christian Educator
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Hear From Our Students

For 48 years, Regent has prepared 40,000 alumni to succeed in their careers and make a positive difference in the world. You, too, will be challenged to excel both in mind and spirit—to reach for personal excellence and change lives for the better.
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Carl Ness

Master of Arts in Practical Theology, 2017

"I look back at my time at Regent as one of the best, God-led decisions in my life. In all the fun, networking, late-night studying, classes and meaningful conversations with fellow students and professors, God did a deeper work within me that I am forever grateful for. Regent University for me was more than a place of knowledge—it is a place where God speaks, forms, and prepares us for the High Calling he has on our lives for His glory! It was a place I was given tools for life and ministry. I am forever grateful for my time Regent and what Regent has meant for me and what it has been and will be for me and thousands of past and future students!"

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Chaplain Mario Samaniego

Master of Divinity

"My Spiritual Formation class acts as a daily guide for me...I was once away from God and wrestling with him...The book points out that the Kingdom of Heaven is wherever Jesus is. Because I am a believer, The Almighty is with me...Regardless of how and what we feel, God still blesses us by showing us how mighty He is. A God of His word."

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Pastor James E. Ward Jr.

Master of Divinity, Graduated Fall 2013

"In preparing to fully embrace God’s call on my life, I was attracted to Regent’s commitment to Christian Leadership to Change the World. I needed a world-class institution to help me develop the confidence to do it. My professors gave me the holistic spiritual formation I needed and refined my worldview. At Regent, I obtained the academic and theological foundation necessary to build the global ministries, businesses, and brands I oversee. I am proud and honored to be among the Regent alumni who are changing the world."