Master of Arts in Spiritual Direction

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.

Foundation Courses
Course                                                 Credits
AT 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Two foundation courses in scripture
selected from the following:
OT1, 2; NT1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Three other foundation courses
selected from the following:

CH1, 2, 3; ST1; ET1; LT1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Distribution Requirements
Courses                                                Credits
Practicum Courses in
Spiritual Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Supervision for Individual and
Group Spiritual Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
Elective courses    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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