Overview
6 Semesters
The PhD in Spiritual Formation and Leadership program is designed to equip students with advanced research skills and knowledge in spiritual formation and leadership, preparing them for academic and professional careers.
COURSE OUTLINE
Curriculum Highlights
- Advanced Spiritual Formation: In-depth study of spiritual formation principles and practices
- Research Methods: Training in academic research and writing
- Theoretical Frameworks: Exploration of theoretical frameworks in spiritual formation and leadership
- Dissertation Research: Completion of a dissertation demonstrating original research and contribution to the field
Semester 1
- Advanced Spiritual Formation
- Research Methods
- Theoretical Frameworks
Semester 2
- Spiritual Leadership
- Personal Spiritual Formation
- Elective Course
Semester 3
- Dissertation Proposal Development
- Research Presentation
- Elective Course
Semester 4
- Dissertation Research
- Dissertation Writing
- Elective Course
Semester 5
- Dissertation Writing
- Research Presentation
- Elective Course
Semester 6
- Dissertation Defense
- Graduation Preparation
Career Opportunities
- Spiritual formation and leadership roles
- Academia - Research institutions
- Consulting and advising
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 90 credit hours
- Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Complete a dissertation and defense
