Overview

The MDiv in Spiritual Formation will facilitate integrated and holistic deepening of students' love for God and neighbour, expressed in mission and service. This is accomplished through theological reflection, communal and individual disciplines and mentoring relationships. In order to achieve these goals, some courses are offered in nontraditional formats. For example, SPIR 0700 Spiritual Formation includes a mandatory three-day, mid-week retreat off-campus. SPIR 0601 Finding Your Way: The Principles of Spiritual Direction is offered in a one-week retreat format every May. Students should budget for extra retreat expenses for some courses.
Students taking the MDiv in Spiritual Formation who also desire the designation of Certified Spiritual Director (CSD), granted by the Canadian Council for Professional Certification, may complete all the educational requirements within the MDiv degree requirements. Additional practicum hours may be required to complete the required 500 hours of supervised practice. Any inquiries related to the Spiritual Formation major may be directed to the coordinator, Dr. David Sherbino.

Program Requirements:

Biblical Studies (5):

• [BIBL 0501] Biblical Interpretation: Interpreting and Applying the Biblical Text
• [OLDT 0511] Old Testament Theology and History
• [NEWT 0522] New Testament Theology and History
• One Old Testament Elective
• New Testament Elective
   

Biblical Languages (3):

• [NEWT 0321] Elementary Greek I  or [OLDT 0611] Hebrew Grammar I
• [NEWT 0322] Elementary Greek II  or [OLDT 0612] Hebrew Grammar II
• [NEWT 523] Greek Exegesis I  or [OLDT 0711] Hebrew Exegesis I
   

Theology (3):

• [THEO 0531] Systematic Theology I
• [THEO 0532] Systematic Theology II
• One Theology Elective
   

Christian History (2):

• [HIST 0561] History of Christianity I
• [HIST 0562] History of Christianity II
   

Ministry Formation (7):

• [LEAD 0510] Leadership Development
• [MISS 0782] Gospel, Church, and Culture
• [SPIR 0700] Spiritual Formation
• One Educational Ministries Elective
• One Pastoral Care or Counselling Elective
• [SPIR 0710] Spiritual Direction Practicum I
• [SPIR 0711] Spiritual Direction Practicum II
   

Courses for Major in Spiritual Formation (4):

• [SPIR 0609] Prayer and the People of God
• [SPIR 0610] Protestant Spiritual Traditions
• [SPIR 0601] Finding Your Way: Principles of Spiritual Direction
• One other SPIR course
   

Electives (3)

Note: Those seeking CSD designation must use one of these electives for an additional SPIR course (see CSD program description below).

Total MDiv Courses: 27