Master in Religious Education (Master's)

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Students complete 55 hours of direct pastoral counseling and 15 hours of supervisor feedback at an approved site while taking a semester-long course in pastoral counseling skills. The programme integrates scriptural principles with practical counseling techniques for use in church and faith-based settings. It emphasizes spiritual care and Holy Spirit dependence within a structured counseling model. Courses are delivered online with weekly discussion posts and eight-week terms.

Focus areas include Pastoral Counseling Skills, Conflict Resolution & Mediation, Marriage and Family Therapy.

The programme requires 36 credits, including coursework, practicum hours, and supervised counseling experience. Students complete a semester-long course with 55 hours of direct counseling and 15 hours of supervisor feedback.

Graduates enter roles as pastoral counselors, grief counselors, and chaplains in church or faith-based organizations.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree. A minimum GPA and official transcripts are required. Additional documents include a personal statement and letters of recommendation.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. Primarily online, eight-week courses, full-time or part-time options available, typical duration is two years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 63% of applicants.

Crown College began as a small Bible college in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in 1916 and is now located in Saint Bonifacius, about 40 minutes west of the Twin Cities. Rooted in the Christian and Missionary Alliance, it provides a faith-integrated education that places a biblical worldview across its programs and campus community.

Undergraduate students can choose from more than 25 accredited degree options in areas including nursing, business, sport management, biology, exercise science, psychology, teacher education, criminal justice, media arts, history, and ministry studies. Nursing includes hands-on clinical experiences, while other programs combine academic study with vocational preparation. Faculty bring the highest academic credentials or experience in business and other professional settings. Internship opportunities and summer outreach programs offer additional ways to apply learning.

The 212-acre campus is near Lake Minnetonka and includes residence halls, a dining center, classrooms, athletic facilities, student clubs, and 18 NCAA Division III teams. Crown also provides online undergraduate and graduate programs through eight-week courses. International students should expect a distinctly Christian setting, with faith integrated into classroom learning and community life. All on-campus students receive a scholarship, according to the college's published campus information.