Students who successfully complete the four compulsory courses and two of their own choosing, in addition to the pastoral requirements, for a total of ten units of credit, are entitled to the Diploma in Spiritual Theology . Special students who complete eight courses chosen in consultation with the Program Director are eligible for the Diploma in Theological Studies . The academic courses are integrated through a four-phase practicum in the ministry of spiritual direction. This diploma may be done in conjunction with the IFM or another degree program. Ten course units of study are ordinarily completed over a two-year period.
Participants enrol in seven semester courses, five of which are required.
Final phases of the diploma include an eight-month practice of spiritual direction with supervision, a theological reflection paper and a pastoral competency review. Applicants to the program must have a B.A. or its equivalent from an accredited institution and have experienced at least two years of spiritual direction. The Master of Arts in Ministry and Spirituality program is designed for men and women with active ministerial experience who seek to expand and deepen a social and spiritual vision through theological study and reflection on the personal and societal dimensions of ministry in a post-modern culture. It emphasizes an updating of theological understanding rather than training in specialized ministerial skills. Requirements for Admission 1.