Spiritual Direction Practicum

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3.5 Units
Hybrid

Course Description

Credit Validation for USD Center for Christian Spirituality Participants Only

Practicum-based, providing hands-on experience in spiritual direction while continuing theological reflection and introducing the practice of group and individual supervision.

To earn the optional certificate, please visit the website and pay for your certificate after completing all three courses.  Select "Guided by the Heart: Formation for the Ministry of Spiritual Accompaniment" to add the certificate fee to your cart.

Course Details

Number of Units: 3.5 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for Professionals already in ministry (clergy, campus ministers, chaplains, catechists, educators). This course would offer these professionals an area of specialization within the broader landscape of ministry.

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
EDU-X727U – 001 01 Aug 202631 May 2027 3.5 $0

Spiritual Direction Practicum

01 Aug 202631 May 2027
3.5
$0
Hybrid

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Audience: Professionals already in ministry (clergy, campus ministers, chaplains, catechists, educators). This course would offer these professionals an area of specialization within the broader landscape of ministry.

What You Will Learn

  • Develop skills for spiritual direction in various contexts
  • Navigate ethical issues with competence
  • Practical application of ministry skills within direction context
  • Utilize tool of supervision for self-awareness

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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