Guided by the Heart: Formation for the Ministry of Spiritual Accompaniment – University of San Diego

Earn your Certificate in Guided by the Heart: Formation for the Ministry of Spiritual Accompaniment

This certificate program is designed to prepare individuals to serve as spiritual directors within a Christian context. The first course emphasizes spiritual formation, offering a level of education that goes beyond standard adult faith formation but remains distinct from graduate-level studies. Course two, which is practicum-based, providing hands-on experience in spiritual direction. The third and final course focuses on continuing education and active engagement with the local community of spiritual directors, fostering both ongoing formation and community building.

Certificate Requirements

To earn the USD professional certificate in Guided by the Heart: Formation for the Ministry of Spiritual Accompaniment you will need to enroll in all three courses and earn graduate level extension credits.

Required Courses:

EDU-X726U – Formation for Spiritual Accompaniment
EDU-X727U – Spiritual Direction Practicum
EDU-X728U – Ongoing Formation for Spiritual Accompaniment

Schedule & Fees

Register for All 3 Courses

All courses from this stream are required for completion of this certificate

Course	Date	Units
Formation for Spiritual Accompaniment [EDU-X726U]	See details for more information	3
Date: See details for more information Units: 3 Price: Course Format: Hybrid USD Center for Christian Spirituality Request Information View Course
Spiritual Direction Practicum [0013]	See details for more information	3.5
Date: See details for more information Units: 3.5 Price: USD Center for Christian Spirituality Request Information View Course
Ongoing Formation for Spiritual Accompaniment [0014]	See details for more information	1.5
Date: See details for more information Units: 1.5 Price: USD Center for Christian Spirituality Request Information View Course

One Time Certificate Fee: $45

Total Cost: Total Cost not Currently Available

What You’ll Learn

Deepen your sense of who you are, and how God created you unique in your own spiritual gifts.

Articulate your own expression of your own belovedness and your response to God’s love in loving service to others.

Integrate diverse spiritual traditions into your prayer life.
Explore theological concepts related to spiritual direction.
Deepen your sense of Christian discernment and how to use it in your life.
Develop a basic understanding of Scripture and its foundations for Christian Spirituality.
Develop practical skills for ministry.
Engage in Theological Reflection to integrate belief with self spiritual understanding.
Apply ministry skills within direction context.
Utilize the tool of group supervision for growth in self-awareness.
Develop skills for spiritual direction in various contexts.
Build upon theological foundations to integrate your spiritual direction practice with the Church’s mission of justice, mercy, and community building.
Navigate ethical issues with competence.
Enter into the local community of spiritual directors and join with other professionals.
Develop individual plans for continuing education & supervision.
Grow in confidence and competence in offering direction in various contexts.

Who Should Attend

This program is ideal for individuals seeking to become spiritual directors, pastoral caregivers, or anyone looking to deepen their relationship with God and others through the art of listening and discernment. It is designed for lay leader, religious, or clergy members ideally already experienced in ministry with a community.

Benefits

Guided by the Heart is designed for those who wish to deepen their understanding of spiritual direction and cultivate the skills needed to accompany others in discerning the movements of God in their lives.

Enhance qualifications for a variety of ministerial roles
Broaden ability to serve in a variety of institutions from parishes to Catholic education, health care, nonprofits and mission integration
Deepen understanding of personal and spiritual development
Enhance leadership capacity by deepening self-awareness
Expand your personal and professional network.

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements for completing a certificate program?

Requirements for completing a certificate can be found on the certificate page.

Are the continuing education courses transferable to a master degree program?

Professional and Continuing Education courses that are transferrable to a USD master degree will be stated on the course or certificate page. If you wish to transfer credit, it is your responsibility to confer with the receiving institution before enrolling, as each
individual academic institution decides whether or not to accept USD Professional and Continuing Education credit.

How long do I have to complete the Certificate?

You have five years to complete the certificate.

What are your registration/drop/refund policies?

Click here for complete details regarding our refund, drop and transfer policies

What if I can’t get into a course because it is full?

Prospective students can request to be placed on a waitlist. Should a space open up in a course, those on the waitlist will be notified. We encourage you to register early for courses.

Why USD?

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