The Interfaith Seminary offers the following degrees in Native American Spiritual Studies:

M.A. Master of Arts in Native American Spiritual Studies

Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy in Native American Spiritual Studies

Degree Description:

This degree looks at some of the Native American belief systems, past and present. More importantly, it looks at these ancient and alternative, and often minority, perspectives in light of contemporary concerns and lifestyles and how they can be of continuing use.

Master of Arts

Degree Requirements for the M.A. is as follows:

Prerequisites: Bachelor`s Degree from an approved educational institution or proof of related life/work experience.

1. All assigned coursework as agreed upon by the student and their Academic Advisor.

2. M.A. candidate must write and then defend a Master`s Thesis on a subject pertaining to Native American Spiritual Studies.

3. Tuition paid in full and all coursework must be completed and graded before diploma is awarded.

Total Courses: 6 + Thesis

Total Required Hours: 27

For more information please see our Admissions Requirements Page.

Coursework:

Coursework is as follows:

Native American Theology I (3 credit hours)

Native American Theology II (3 credit hours)

Native American Theology III (4 credit hours)

Mother Earth Spirituality (3 credit hours)

Black Elk And The Lakotas (4 credit hours)

Independent Studies (4 credit hours)

Text of student`s choosing as related to Native American Spiritual Studies and approved by the Academic Advisor

Thesis (6 credit hours)

**Please note: All texts available either from the IFS Bookstore or Amazon.com. See the Bookstore link to the left.

Doctor of Philosophy

Degree Requirements for the Ph.D. is as follows:

Prerequisites: Master`s Degree from an approved educational institution or proof of related life/work experience.

1. All assigned coursework as agreed upon by the student and their Academic Advisor.

2. Ph.D. candidate must write and then defend a dissertation on a subject pertaining to Native American Spiritual Studies.

3. Tuition paid in full and all coursework must be completed and graded before diploma is awarded.

Total Courses: 6 + Thesis

Total Required Hours: 39

For more information please see our Admissions Requirements Page.

Coursework:

Coursework is as follows:

Courses and texts are the same as the Master`s Degree but with the following change in credit hours:

Native American Theology I (3 credit hours)

Native American Theology II (3 credit hours)

Native American Theology III (4 credit hours)

Mother Earth Spirituality (4 credit hours)

Black Elk And The Lakotas (4 credit hours)

Independent Studies (5 credit hours)

Thesis (16 credit hours)

For more information please see our Admissions Requirements Page.

To enroll in one of the above degree programs please click on the Application link on the left.

If you have any questions or comments please contact us.

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