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Certificate in Interfaith Spirituality

The Certificate in Interfaith Spirituality program prepares candidates to understand a wide variety of religious and spiritual traditions.

Start this fall! Apply by August 23.

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Program Benefits

Flexibility

Fall and spring start dates
16 credits
Evening and day courses
Generous scholarships
Optional test scores

Customized for You

Small class sizes with personalized attention
High caliber faculty who are practitioners
Classmates with a range of interests/careers
Independent research opportunities

Career Opportunities

The Certificate in Interfaith Spirituality can be beneficial to a wide range of roles, whether you work in healthcare, business, the nonprofit sector, and more. You will be prepared to understand the similarities and differences between major religions and traditions, and use that knowledge to advance in your current role.

Why a Certificate in Interfaith Spirituality?

Many basic concepts of spirituality are rooted in ideas from basic religion. To help you better understand your own religion as well as the religion of others, the Certificate in Interfaith Spirituality covers a variety of religions and traditions through coursework, class discussions, and independent research.

Contact Us

For more information on the Certificate in Interfaith Spirituality, contact the Office of Graduate Admission at graduate@merrimack.edu or 978-837-3563.

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Scholarships

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Applications for the fall term are due on
August 23, 2019.

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