Degrees: Master of Arts in Spiritual Direction

The General Theological Seminary offers the Master of Arts in Spiritual Direction, administered by the Center for
Christian Spirituality. This course of study may be undertaken on either a full-time or part-time basis. Direct inquiries to
the Center: ccs@gts.edu

Foundation Courses
Required Course                                  Credits
AT 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Six foundation courses, two of which must be in Scripture, selected from the following:

OT1, 2; NT1, 2;
CH1, 2, 3; ST1; ET1; LT1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Distribution Requirements
Courses                                                 Credits
Four Practicum courses in
Spiritual Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Supervision for Individual and
Group Spiritual Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Elective courses in
Ascetical Theology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Thesis or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3

*A limited number of credits may be transferred
from other institutions.

Prerequisites
The degree of B.A. or its equivalent.

Graduation Requirements
To obtain this degree, a candidate must fulfill
the following requirements:

1. successful completion of 45 units of credit,
including the required foundation and distribution
courses (unless exempted by examination);
2. submission and acceptance of a thesis or
project.

Total credits required for graduation: 45