Master of Arts in Spirituality, Culture and Health

Western Michigan University

The Master of Arts in Spirituality, Culture and Health is designed to provide students with the following:Awareness and knowledge of spirituality, culture, and religion in relation to patient care and cultural understanding of the body, illness, and health.Competency in using, and training others to use, practical tools for addressing religious, spiritual, and cultural diversity in health and human services settings.An advanced understanding of the impact of religious belief, spirituality, and culture on patient and provider relationships, and on the process of healing, in the context of the health care environment in the United States.The ability to act in a consulting role within an organization or community.

College of Arts and Sciences