Spiritual Guidance Program: Special Partnership Degree with Lancaster Seminary
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Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation and Lancaster Theological Seminary are pleased to announce the creation of a groundbreaking new MDIV/Spiritual Direction Combined Program.
The special, combined MDiv and Spiritual Direction Program allows students to earn their MDiv degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary and complete the certificate program in spiritual direction at Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation within three years. This innovative and collaborative program draws on the rich resources of Christian contemplative tradition to prepare individuals called to the ministry of spiritual direction.
Applicants must apply to both programs and be accepted by both programs in order to be eligible. This program will begin with a limit of eight students per year. Because the intent of this program is to get graduates into pastoral positions more efficiently, it is intended for full-time students. However, if space is available and acceptance into the specialization is acceptable to both institutions, part-time students may become eligible. The spiritual guidance may be offered within a congregational setting and combined with other pastoral work if the student intends to pursue ordained ministry.
For more details about the Shalem portion of the degree, click here.
For more details about the Lancaster portion of the degree, click here.