Master of Divinity/Post-Master’s Certificate in Spiritual Direction

Master of Divinity/Post-Master’s Certificates

The combined master of divinity and post-master certificate in spirituality or spiritual direction offers people the opportunity to prepare for leadership ministry more completely grounded in spiritual discipline and practice. The combination allows the student to recognize shared requirements in both the degree and certificate, thus freeing them to maximize their ministerial preparation.

Degree Requirements:

I. Scripture

15 credits:

STMM 526 - Hebrew Scriptures
STMM 527 - Christian Scriptures
Elective in Hebrew Scriptures (3)
Elective in Christian Scriptures (3)
Elective of Choice in Scriptures (3)

II. Systematic and Historical Theology

24 credits:

Choose one of the following:

III. Spirituality, Ethics and Justice

18 credits:

STMM 504 - Christian Ethics
STMM 547 - Christian Sexuality
STMM 560 - Ministry in a Multicultural Context
STMM 561 - Contemporary Christian Spirituality and Prayer
STMA 570 - Spiritual Discernment
Elective in Ethics or Justice (3)

IV. Pastoral Skills and Ministerial Formation

27 credits:

V. Worship and Liturgy

6 credits:

Elective in Worship or Liturgy (3)

Choose one of the following:

VI. Spirituality

15 credits:

Master of Divinity/Post-Master’s Certificate in Spiritual Direction

Master of Divinity/Post-Master’s Certificates

Degree Requirements:

I. Scripture

II. Systematic and Historical Theology

Choose one of the following:

III. Spirituality, Ethics and Justice

IV. Pastoral Skills and Ministerial Formation

V. Worship and Liturgy

Choose one of the following:

VI. Spirituality

VII. Electives: (27)

Minimum credits required for degree: (132)