Lead Your Community in Spiritual Formation

Explore the M.A. in Spiritual Formation at North Central University

Grow Your Ministry at NCU

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Improve Lives Through Spiritual Counseling

Learn From Spiritual Formation Mentors: Program faculty are scholars and leaders in their faith communities, eager to mentor graduate students through research and real-life application.

Practice Christ-Centered, Research-Aligned Leadership: Courses and capstone projects build on timely research in group and interpersonal leadership to ensure students provide effective and compassionate spiritual formation in their Christian community.

Grow Your Ministry Through Experiential Learning: Learn online and start ministering before graduation and complete a capstone project based on extensive research.

Develop Resilient Faith for the Real World: Earn your master’s degree with the knowledge and experience to guide and support parishioners, clients, and young adults through life’s spiritual challenges and triumphs.

Why Choose North Central University?

Faith and Learning Combined: At NCU, faith isn’t an add-on — it’s the foundation. Biblical truth is woven into every course, every chapel experience, and every moment on campus.

A Private Education Within Reach: To make education accessible, NCU offers graduate tuition discounts to graduates of NCU and credentialed ministers and full-time employees of the Assemblies of God and the Pentecostal family of churches.

Vibrant, Spirit-Led Community: Students, faculty, and staff walk in faith together, supporting, mentoring, and celebrating each other in a Christ-centered environment.

Prepared to Serve and Lead: Whether you’re called to full-time ministry, community volunteering, or other leadership roles, you’ll graduate ready to make an impact professionally and spiritually.

Where Faith Meets Opportunity

As a private Christian university located in downtown Minneapolis, North Central University provides unmatched access to a thriving urban economy and opportunities for success. Our Spirit-filled community is passionate about helping students grow academically, spiritually, and professionally so they can live out their purpose and make a difference in the world.

Your professors, your coaches, and your advisors often become mentors and friends. They want to see you grow as an individual and as a Christian.”

Marisa S.

Accreditation and Accolades

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
Ranked #9 in Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report
Ranked in the Top 25 Most Affordable Colleges in Minnesota by Best Value Schools