Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Education Leadership (SQ)
January 22, 2026 2026-01-22 17:59Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Education Leadership (SQ)
Program Description
The Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) concentration is a specialized track within the 36-credit MA-S.F.E.L.
program. It provides an academically rigorous and interdisciplinary focus on spiritual formation,
theological reflection, leadership theory, and applied ministry praxis.
Designed for students pursuing leadership in educational, church, or faith-based contexts, this concentration equips learners to enhance their own spiritual lives while developing practical strategies for leading, mentoring, and educating others. Drawing on classical spiritual practices, contemporary leadership theory, and applied ministry experience, the SQ concentration fosters leaders capable of navigating complex moral, relational, and organizational challenges in today’s faith and educational settings.
Designed for students pursuing leadership in educational, church, or faith-based contexts, this concentration equips learners to enhance their own spiritual lives while developing practical strategies for leading, mentoring, and educating others. Drawing on classical spiritual practices, contemporary leadership theory, and applied ministry experience, the SQ concentration fosters leaders capable of navigating complex moral, relational, and organizational challenges in today’s faith and educational settings.
Degree Requirements
The 36-credit M.A. in Spiritual Formation and Educational Leadership (SQ) program is structured in the
following 6 sections:
Spiritual Formation and Leadership 6 credits
- SFL 501 Spiritual Formation and Development
- SFL 502 Christian Mysticism and Contemplative Practices
- SFL 503 Spiritual Discernment and Decision-Making
- SFL 504 Spiritual Practices in Christian History
- SFL 505 Prayer and Spiritual Direction
- SFL 506 Spiritual Intelligence for Personal and Organizational Growth
Educational and Spiritual Leadership 9 credits
- SFL 518 Innovative Strategies for SQ-based Leadership
- SFL 521 Application Strategies for OS Content
- SFL 523 Strategies and Operations for SQ Field Application
Biblical and Theological Foundations 3 credits
- BTF 521 Biblical Foundations for Spirituality
- BTF 522 Systematic Theology and Spirituality
- BTF 523 Old Testament Foundations for Spiritual Formation
- BTF 524 New Testament Foundations for Spiritual Formation
Practical Theology and Ministry 6 credits
- PTM 634 Multicultural Contexts and SQ
- PTM 635 Global Perspectives on SQ and Social Change
- PTM 638 Principles and Applications of Metaverse SQ Counseling
- PTM 639 Global SQ Expert Training and Applicatio
Capstone Project and Practicum 6 credits
- CAP 693 Research Methods for SQ Development
- CAP 697 Research Methods in the AI Era
- CAP 698 Practical Application of SQ Professional Programs
Electives 6 credits
- ELE 673 Mind Care Techniques Using SQ Principles
- ELE 676 SI Career Coaching in the AI Era
- ELE 677 Principles and Applications of SQ Mind Care
Total 36 credits
