School of Spiritual Direction
School of Spiritual Direction
Doctor of Theology in Multifaith Spiritual Direction
Master of Theology in Multifaith Spiritual Direction
The CAPSTONE School of Spiritual Direction provides students with the skill set and knowledge to serve as Spiritual Directors in a variety of settings.
The Spiritual Direction Degree uses Spiritual Direction Standards to outline competencies ensuring a broad knowledge base for future work in Spiritual Direction. By successful academic study, critical thinking, research, and completion of clinical work, students will have the foundational competencies for multifaith spiritual direction and increase their current level of spiritual care for individuals.
The School Spiritual Direction Learning Outcomes:
- The body of knowledge in the field of Spiritual Direction, including the related cultural, technological, ethical, and professional competencies.
- Skills of critical thinking and analysis by investigating, generating and synthesizing complex ideas and concepts at an abstract and/or applied level, critically evaluate contemporary debates and literatures in their field of study, and analyzing problems or issues, articulate appropriate solutions and justify propositions and/or professional decisions.
- Oral and written communication skills, including the academic and technical writing skills appropriate to the field of Spiritual Direction and applying enquiry-based learning and ways of thinking to new disciplinary and/or professional contexts and communicating complex ideas in a variety of formats to diverse audiences.
- Effective collaboration with peers, colleagues, and communities by demonstrating a high level of personal autonomy and accountability in the acquisition or application of knowledge or skills and an understanding of, and the ability to apply, the principles of teamwork and collaboration.
- Equity and diversity as these apply to effective practice in the field of Spiritual Direction.
- Knowledge and skills of leadership and advocacy as these apply to the field of Spiritual Direction.
- The organization, implementation, interpretation, and analysis of research appropriate to the field of Spiritual Direction.
