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.
Specializations
Specialization in Spiritual Formation (15 credits)
This specialization consists of three required courses and one from the list of electives.
Required
Spiritual Formation Electives
Choose one.
| SPIR-575 | Spiritual Retreat for the Leader | 3 |
| SPIR-610 | New Monasticism and Renewal Movements in The Wesleyan Tradition for the 21st Century | 3 |
| THEO-545 | Holiness and Christian Ethics | 3 |
| THEO-546 | Popular Culture and Christian Imagination | 3 |
| THEO-586 | The Theology of John Wesley | 3 |
| THEO-610 | Lyrical Theology of Charles Wesley | 3 |
| LEAD-515 | Leadership and Personhood | 3 |
| MIN-520 | Psalms | 3 |
| BIBL-525 | Bible Storytelling | 3 |
| INST-580 | Cross-Cultural Discipleship | 3 |
Electives
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| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 75 |
