Diploma in Spiritual Formation
University Endowment Lands, Canada
Diploma
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English, Chinese (Cantonese)
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: The Diploma in Spiritual Formation (DSF) is a Biblically-based programme that offers instruction, reflection, thoughtful practice, spiritual companionship, service and prayer. It helps students move from wanting a life with God to learning to live it. Delivered through theological education, online resources, workshops, seminars, retreats and a Christian community residence programme at the University of British Columbia, it combines academic study, discipleship and pastoral practice to develop personal spiritual disciplines, prayer life and spiritual direction.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles such as spiritual directors, pastoral assistants, discipleship leaders, retreat facilitators, church educators, youth workers and community chaplaincy support.
The Diploma in Spiritual Formation (DSF) is a Biblically-based program that provides a variety of learning experiences that involve instruction and reflection, thoughtful practice and spiritual companionship, service and prayer. It is for all who want to move from simply wanting a life with God to learning to live it.
Pursue if:
You are seeking personal growth and spiritual formation that can be integrated with your career and lifestyle.
Program Requirements
Total Credits: 24
Foundations (12 Credits)
- Choose two (2) BIBL Foundation Courses
- Choose one (1) HIST Foundation Course
- Choose one (1) THEO Foundation Course
Program Requirements (3 Credits)
- APPL 660 - Spiritual Formation: Theology & Praxis
Spiritual Formation Electives (9 Credits)
Choose three (3) applicable APPL electives
- APPL 663 - Spiritual Direction
- APPL 665 - Spiritual Practices
- APPL 666 - Spiritual Formation and the Church
- APPL 667 - Spirituality Through The Arts
