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Earn Your M.A. in Trauma Ministry & Disaster Relief
Bring hope and healing in times of crisis. Regent's Master of Arts in Trauma Ministry & Disaster Relief, offered fully online with no residency requirement, provides comprehensive training in biblical, theological, and psychological aspects necessary for specialized trauma-informed care and disaster relief. Whether you’re called to minister to individuals who have experienced trauma or communities impacted by disasters, this 36-credit program is designed to help Christian ministers foster healing, resilience, and renewal through comprehensive pastoral care. Combining coursework from the School of Divinity and the School of Psychology & Counseling, this program offers you a strong biblical foundation often absent from many trauma-related programs.
- Integrate theology and psychology through courses from both the School of Divinity and the School of Psychology & Counseling, combining biblical wisdom with evidence-based trauma care practices.
- Build on a strong biblical foundation with trauma ministry skills grounded in Scripture and Christian theology — a distinctly faith-integrated approach to trauma care.
- Gain real-world experience through a practicum with Operation Blessing International, a global humanitarian organization with decades of disaster relief experience.
- Expand your career path and open doors to serve in churches, chaplaincy, nonprofit organizations, international development, and disaster relief agencies worldwide.
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- Nonprofit Leader
- International Development
- Disaster Relief Personnel
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Gain the critical skills and discipline-specific training employers seek.Expand Your Opportunities
Earn the essential credentials that help you advance in your career field.Deepen Your Faith
Learn biblical principles and values that anchor you as a Christian leader.Increase Your Impact
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Scholarships
Access a financial aid package customized for your situation, including scholarships to help pay for college.- 80% of Regent students receive financial aid
- Nearly $24 million in institutional scholarships and aid provided in 2023-24
- Our Financial Aid team assists you in planning how to pay for college, creating aid packages tailored to your needs
Online Classes
Our flexible online options enable you to earn your degree around your family, work, and life commitments.- Customizable degrees in today’s most in-demand fields
- Convenient 8- and 15-week course sessions
- Academic advising and tutoring
- Generous transfer policy—up to 90 credit hours!
Military Support
Regent is proud to support the military with discounts and awards, flexible class sessions, and one-on-one assistance to help you succeed in your degree program.- Tuition assistance and benefits counseling
- VA benefits for service members, spouses, and dependents
- Career coaching and employment services
- Dedicated Green Zone campus
Hear From Our Students
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!"
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."
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."