Post-Master's Certificate in Spiritual Formation
An in-depth, intensive program of study to enhance one鈥檚 ability to mentor the spiritual lives of individuals and Christian faith communities.
Take the next step in your ministerial career and strengthen your ability to transform the spiritual lives of individuals and Christian faith communities. Three themes鈥攑rayer and discernment, the art of spiritual direction, and working within faith communities鈥攈ighlight the program. This advanced certificate is offered only in the summers and is completed over three summers. The program includes discussions with faculty, who are established professionals, and hands-on, small-group work. Prerequisites include a master鈥檚 degree in theology and full-time experience in ministry.
Certificate Features
An introduction to the fundamentals of spiritual direction practice
An opportunity to fine-tune retreat听skills
Convenient summer study 鈥� two weeks for three consecutive summers
Opportunity to participate in vibrant daily liturgy
Economical on-campus housing
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This three-year program takes place in July during Summer at CSTM. Each summer the program meets for two weeks, Monday through Friday, with morning faculty presentations and discussion based on assigned readings and an afternoon practicum in spiritual guidance/spiritual direction.
Dates
July 14鈥�25, 2025
Cost
This certificate is a total of 6 credits 鈥� 2 credits per summer. Our 2025 credit rate is $1,370/credit.听Scholarships are available.
Schedule (subject to change)
9:00 a.m.鈥�12:00 p.m. 鈥� Lecture, Presentation, Discussion
12:00 p.m.鈥�1:30 p.m. 鈥� Liturgy and Lunch Break
1:30 p.m.鈥�4:00 p.m. 鈥� Afternoon Practicum
Affordable on-campus housing is available during the duration of the program.