Why a Certificate in Spiritual Direction?
在这个研究生阶段的项目中, you’ll be trained to serve as a qualified spiritual director in the Christian tradition, equipped with the skills to offer a ministry of guidance and prayer in a confidential setting of encouragement and compassion.
Your gifts of listening and discernment will be utilized to enable pastors and laity to become the people God created them to be.
课程安排
2.5年学术课程
3 7-day intensive courses during 3 consecutive summers.
2个在线实习课程
Total of 15 semester hours of academic credit.
了解更多 about the schedule and course requirements.
教师焦点:罗布·彼得森
Dr. Rob 彼得森 is the new director of the 约翰。Weborg 精神指导中心. He is excited to lead the Center in training qualified spiritual directors who offer a wise and gracious presence to those seeking to know more of God.
教师焦点:罗布·彼得森
Dr. Rob 彼得森 is the new director of the 约翰。Weborg 精神指导中心. He is excited to lead the Center in training qualified spiritual directors who offer a wise and gracious presence to those seeking to know more of God.
为什么选择北公园?
我们提供价格合理的, 灵活的, graduate-level instruction and training characterized by practitioner-based experiences and reflection. The courses in this 15-credit certificate can be applied to a full master’s degree at North Park Theological 神学院.
实际培训
在整个项目中, you will combine theory and practice by both receiving and providing spiritual direction. You’ll engage in one-one-one spiritual direction sessions, individual sessions with a supervisor, and peer supervision group sessions.
C. 约翰。Weborg 精神指导中心
The Center is grounded in the heritage of the 福音圣约教会 and offers one of the leading spiritual direction certificate programs in the Evangelical tradition.
Cohort, Online, and In-Person Intensive Study
The cohort model allows you to build relationships with a small, supportive group of peers. A blend of online learning throughout the year and in-person intensive courses during the summer enables you to continue working or serving while you study. 了解更多 about our online, intensive, and intensive hybrid course formats.
入学要求
Applicants to the Certificate in Spiritual Direction Program should have, 至少, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and have experience receiving spiritual direction. Applications are due March 31st. Confirmation to reserve your place in the program is due by May 15.
社区生活
Here, you’re prepared for ministry not just in the classroom, but in community, by developing:
- Habits of study, prayer, reading, health, and fellowship alongside peers
- Fellowship through events, worship, groups, and service
- Relationships in a close-knit environment.