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Master of Divinity - Specialization in Spiritual Formation

The Spiritual Formation specialization prepares students to interpret current and emerging spiritual trends and practices in light of Christian theologies of spiritual formation. Students will also formulate strategies for embodied Christian spiritual practices.

Students may fulfill the requirements of this 12-hour specialization by taking the (3) required core courses and any (1) of the list of core electives.

In addition to the Master of Divinity learning outcomes, students with a specialization in Spiritual Formation should, with graduate-level competency, be able to:

  • Interpret current and emerging spiritual trends and practices in light of Christian theologies of spiritual formation.
  • Formulate strategies for embodied Christian spiritual practices.

Admission Requirements

  • A baccalaureate or master's degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting body, the Association for Biblical Higher Education, or international theological accrediting associations affiliated with the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education.
  • A minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.5 from the degree granting institution.
  • An official transcript from the degree granting institution.
  • Two recommendations including
    • One from a pastor or denominational supervisor.
    • A general recommendation.
  • A three to four page autobiography and statement of ministry purpose. The statement of purpose should reflect one’s sense of God’s direction in relation to Christian ministry or service.

  • A signed Ministry Context form.

Transfer Credit

  • A maximum of 27 hours may be transferred from another accredited master's program, provided it falls within seven years prior to admission.
  • Students who have taken equivalent courses in their undergraduate program to BIBL-500 The Bible as Christian Scripture, THEO-500 Introduction to Christian Theology, and CHST-500 Global Christian History will be allowed/encouraged to substitute an advanced Bible, theology, or church history elective.

Program Requirements

  • Students must have completed all required courses before enrolling in the Capstone Course MIN-695. Registration in the Capstone MIN-695 will be cancelled for any students who fail to satisfactorily complete all required courses.
  • All requirements for the degree must be completed within ten years of enrollment.

Graduation Requirements

  • Completion of core requirements.
  • Minimum grade of "C" in each core and elective course.
  • Cumulative grade point average of 2.5.
  • Successful completion of the Bible Content exam with a 70% or higher.
  • All requirements for the degree must be completed within ten years.
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.

M.Div. Program of Study (75 credits)

First Year Experience (15 credits)

WSEM-501Pastor, Church, and World

3
BIBL-500The Bible as Christian Scripture

3
CHST-500Global Christian History

3
-
or
CHST-510History of Christian Missions

3
THEO-500Introduction to Christian Theology

3
MISS-500Cultural Contexts of Ministry

3
-
or
MISS-510Cultural Anthropology

3

MDiv Core (39 credits)

BIBL-620Missional Hermeneutics

3
MISS-620Missional Church

3
CHST-621The Story of Christian Worship

3
WSHP-621Christian Worship

3
THEO-630Soteriology for Christian Formation

3
CONG-630Christian Formation in Communities and Congregations

3
BIBL-631Exegesis Christian Proclamation

3
PROC-631Christian Proclamation

3
THEO-640Pastoral Theology

3
PCRE-640Pastoral Care & Relationships

3
CHST-641Historical Perspectives on Christian Leadership

3
LEAD-641Christian Leadership

3
MIN-695Integration Capstone

3

Spiritual Formation (6 credits)

SPIR-500Spiritual Formation: Change & Transformation

1
SPIR-520Spiritual Formation: Self Awareness & Appraisal

1
SPIR-540Spiritual Formation: Goal Setting & Accountability

1
SPIR-560Spiritual Formation: Mentoring & Spiritual Direction

1
SPIR-570Spiritual Formation: Personal & Corporate Disciplines

1
SPIR-590Spiritual Formation: Recovery & Deliverance

1

Electives (15 credits)

(Students may elect to take one of Wesley Seminary's specializations as part of the MDiv)

Specialization in Spiritual Formation (15 credits)

This specialization consists of three required courses and one from the list of electives.

Required

CHST-525Spiritual Traditions

3
SPIR-530Spiritual Practices

3
THEO-525Theology of Prayer

3

Spiritual Formation Electives

Choose one.
SPIR-575Spiritual Retreat for the Leader

3
SPIR-610New Monasticism and Renewal Movements in The Wesleyan Tradition for the 21st Century

3
THEO-545Holiness and Christian Ethics

3
THEO-546Popular Culture and Christian Imagination

3
THEO-586The Theology of John Wesley

3
THEO-610Lyrical Theology of Charles Wesley

3
LEAD-515Leadership and Personhood

3
MIN-520Psalms

3
BIBL-525Bible Storytelling

3
INST-580Cross-Cultural Discipleship

3

Electives

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Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:75

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