Master of Divinity Degree Program
A contemplative MDiv preparing you for spiritual care in healthcare, hospice, and community settings

Serve with Compassion: An Integrated Pathway to Buddhist Chaplaincy
Maitripa College’s low-residency Master of Divinity degree integrates Tibetan Buddhist scholarship, meditation training, and professional formation to prepare you for clinical chaplaincy and spiritual care roles — so you can offer compassionate service to others in life’s most challenging moments and nourish the spiritual dimensions of life.
MDiv at a Glance

What You’ll Learn
Three integrated pillars: Scholarship, Meditation, and Service

Curriculum Snapshot

Career Paths
Program Features
Flexible Low-Residency Format
Live/recorded/async + Portland intensives
Cohort-Based & Faculty Mentorship
Spiritual Formation Group, Assigned faculty advisor
Affordable Tuition
Est. $36,480 tuition + fees; payment plans available
Lineage-grounded, Professionally Aligned Training
Tibetan Buddhist foundations + professional spiritual care training
Transformative In-Person Retreats
2 required intensives/year • 4–5 days • Portland, OR

