Spiritual Formation

The MDiv in Spiritual Formation will facilitate integrated and holistic deepening of students’ love for God and neighbour, expressed in mission and service. This is accomplished through theological reflection, communal and individual disciplines and mentoring relationships. In order to achieve these goals, some courses are offered in nontraditional formats. For example, SPIR 0700 Spiritual Formation includes a mandatory three-day, mid-week retreat off-campus. SPIR 0601 Finding Your Way: The Principles of Spiritual Direction is offered in a one-week retreat format every May. Students should budget for extra retreat expenses for some courses.

Any inquiries related to the Spiritual Formation major may be directed to the coordinator, Dr. David Sherbino at dsherbino [at] tyndale [dot] ca.

Program Requirements:

Biblical Studies (5)

• Biblical Interpretation: Interpreting and Applying the Biblical Text [BIBL 0501]
• Old Testament Theology and History [OLDT 0511]
• New Testament Theology and History [NEWT 0522]
• One Old Testament Elective
• New Testament Elective

Biblical Languages (3)

• Elementary Greek I [NEWT 0321] or Hebrew Grammar I [OLDT 0611]
• Elementary Greek II [NEWT 0322] or Hebrew Grammar II [OLDT 0612]
• Greek Exegesis I [NEWT 0523] or Hebrew Exegesis I [OLDT 0711]

Theology (3)

• Systematic Theology I [THEO 0531]
• Systematic Theology II [THEO 0532]
• One Theology Elective

Christian History (2)

• History of Christianity I [HIST 0561]
• History of Christianity II [HIST 0562]

Ministry Formation (6)

• Leadership Development [LEAD 0510]
• Gospel, Church, and Culture [MISS 0782]
• Spiritual Formation [SPIR 0700]
• One Educational Ministries Elective
• One Pastoral Care or Counselling Elective
• Spiritual Direction Practicum I [SPIR 0710]
• Spiritual Direction Practicum II [SPIR 0711]

Courses for Major in Spiritual Formation (4)

• Prayer and the People of God [SPIR 0609]
• Protestant Spiritual Traditions [SPIR 0610]
• Finding Your Way: Principles of Spiritual Direction [SPIR 0601]
• History and Theology of Christian Spirituality [SPIR 0602]
  or Spiritual Classics [SPIR 0544]
  or Theology of Human Person [THEO 0646]

Electives (3)

Total MDiv Courses: 27