MDiv with a Concentration in Christian Formation and Soul Care
What is a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Christian Formation and Soul Care?
Christian formation and soul care involves walking alongside others as they discover and respond to God’s presence in their lives. Anchor that ministry in the breadth and depth of a Master of Divinity degree and you have preparation that is as versatile as it is powerful. In Christian Formation and Soul Care you will explore biblical and historical examples of soul care, the wisdom of spiritual classics, and dynamics of the spiritual journey while receiving practical training in the art of spiritual guidance. Within the context of the M.Div. curriculum, this concentration will prepare you to provide spiritual leadership in multiple ministry roles and settings.
At Denver Seminary, the degrees for Christian Formation and Soul Care fall under the Division of Christian Ministry. Watch a video from the Division of Christian Ministry.
The MDiv with a concentration in Christian Formation and Soul Care is excellent preparation for goals such as:
- Pastoral, teaching and leadership positions inclined toward formation, soul care and discipleship
-
Spiritual Direction in church, parachurch, or retreat settings
-
Further education and training leading to teaching in university or seminary contexts
Structure
In addition to the MDiv core (89 hours), this concentration involves 8 hours of courses specific to Christian Formation and Soul Care:
| Christian Formation and Soul Care Concentration | Course # | Sem. Hrs. |
| M.Div. Core1 | 89 | |
|
Biblical and Historical Foundations of Formation and Soul Care |
CF 501 | 2 |
| Principles and Practice of Christian Formation | CF 502 | 2 |
| Dynamics of the Spiritual Journey | CF 511 | 2 |
| The Practice of Soul Care | CF 513 | 2 |
| 97 |
1 Students in the Christian formation and soul care concentration should replace T/M 702 and T/M 712 with CF 595 and CF 596.
Department Faculty
- Howard Baker, Instructor of Christian Formation
Faculty Highlight
Mr. Howard Baker is an instructor in Christian Formation and, with Dr. Bruce Demarest, began the Seminary’s certificate program in evangelical spiritual guidance. He serves with the Spiritual Formation Alliance, offers spiritual direction, leads retreats, and is on the board of Young Life Africa. He has authored Soul Keeping and The One True Thing, contributed to The Transformation of a Man’s Heart, Giving Ourselves to Prayer, and The Renovaré Spiritual Formation Bible.
