Certificate in Spiritual Formation
and Discipleship
The Certificate in Spiritual Formation is a non-degree program designed to provide for the intentional spiritual formation of students in an academic setting and to train discerning and gifted persons as spiritual guides in the Christian tradition. 
The program is designed for men and women who desire preparation in the classical Christian art of spiritually guiding others. Such people can be gifted laypeople, ordained clergy, Christian educators, or trained counselors. The specialization trains called individuals in a variety of contexts to offer spiritual guidance and discipleship. A certificate in spiritual formation and discipleship may be added to a master's degree or may be earned alone as non-academic credit.
Features
- 32-credit-hour program of intentional discipleship
- Half the cost of an academic degree
- Unique in the region
- Can be added to academic degree programs
- Possible to enroll without a baccalaureate degree
