Master of Sacred Theology in Spiritual Direction

An advanced degree for those who have earned a first theological degree, the Master of Sacred Theology degree in Spiritual Direction focuses on research and preparation for ministries of Spiritual Direction. The S.T.M. in Spiritual Direction is an integral part of the Seminary’s advanced degree curriculum. The program is sponsored by the Center for Christian Spirituality at General and conforms to the policies, standards and requirements
of the Seminary. This course of study may be undertaken on either a full-time or part-time basis.

Direct inquiries to the Center for Christian Spirituality: ccs@gts.edu. An individual’s plan of study must be approved by the Director of the Center.

Required Course                                  Credits
AT 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4 Practicums in Spiritual Direction . . . . . . . 12
Supervision for Individual and
Group Spiritual Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Either Thesis, or, for the non-thesis
option, 2 AT electives, 3 credits each . . . . . 6

Total credits required for graduation: 24