The Magis Commitment
A year-long fellowship style program focused on building a lifelong foundation in spiritual rhythms.
As a Magis cohort member, you can expect to:
Develop Spiritual
Disciplines
Center your days and weeks around a “rule of life” - a shared commitment to the ancient traditions of the church in daily prayer and worship.
Thrive in
Community
Walk side-by-side with your fellow disciples, as a community of fellows, and as you learn from mentors and other Magis Society members at St. John’s.
Deepen Your
Theological Roots
Dive into a variety of subjects as teachers from across our diocese share their areas of expertise.
Discern Your
More
Set apart time to identify what you’re being called to in God’s Kingdom, and how you’re being equipped to serve Him and His people.
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The Magis Society is designed for emerging adults, mainly in their 20's, however we strongly encourage application by those ranging form their 20’s through their late 30s, newly graduated from college or taking a break from an established career. We are glad to consider applications from adults of any age.
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The size of each cohort is at the discretion of the admissions committee, typically between 5 and 8.
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No, we welcome Christians from all denominations and traditions (asking that you be baptized and affirm the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed). However, an essential part of the fellowship is participation in the life and worship of St. John’s Canton. Your acceptance is an invitation to enter into Anglican spiritual practices for nine months.
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No, we welcome Christians from all denominations and traditions (asking that you be baptized and affirm the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed). However, an essential part of the fellowship is participation in the life and worship of St. John’s Canton. Your acceptance is an invitation to enter into Anglican spiritual practices for nine months.
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Tuition is $6,000, which includes all of the program components (course of study, retreats, and one-on-one meetings with a tutor, coach, and spiritual director). We will assist you in finding affordable rent (see question below). You will be responsible for your own living costs and the cost of books (approx. $400).
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There is a $50 non-refundable fee due at the time of application (to cover the cost of a background check).
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No! Members are encourage to recognize that from those who are established in a clear career direction to those who have no idea what career to enter next time with the society will strengthen you clarity of call. We welcome you to join us, whether you know exactly where you're headed next or not. If you already have a plan in place, we believe you'll still benefit by preparing through study, prayer, and discernment.
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Absolutely! We highly recommend spouses apply together, as we anticipate that sharing in the spiritual disciplines and theological study of the Magis Society would be transformative. To help make it feasible for both spouses to be members, we are excited to offer a scholarship for those who apply concurrently. Scholarship opportunities vary from year to year, please contact us for details. We will be glad to help you find affordable, private housing in the Canton area.
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Applications are now open. The deadline for applying for the 2026-2027 cohort is the Feast of the Ascension (May 14, 2026). Applications will be processed on a rolling basis so the earlier you apply, the sooner you’ll hear back from us!
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While the start and end dates change slightly each year, the Magis Society runs from late August through early May, with breaks for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break.
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We will endeavor to help you find shared affordable housing in the Canton area, often with another fellow or someone from St. John’s Church. Plan to spend about $550-600 a month plus utilities for a shared two-bedroom apartment or room in a community house.
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While we don't have financial aid available, we invite you to raise funds to cover some of your tuition costs. We have fundraising resources we can send you upon request.
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Once accepted, a $500 non-refundable deposit is due within two weeks of your acceptance to secure your spot. $3,500 of the remaining tuition is due on August 1, and the final $2,000 is due on January 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
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