Hybrid Doctor of Ministry in Christian Spirituality

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After years of faithful service, many pastors, chaplains, and other ministry leaders find themselves spiritually drained or uncertain about how to guide others in prayer and discernment. Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s (PTS) hybrid Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Christian Spirituality degree program empowers ministers to strengthen their personal faith and nurture the spiritual growth of others. Over three to four years of full- or part-time study, students explore religious practices across diverse cultures, time periods, and theological frameworks for real-world application. 

How the Christian Spirituality Degree Will Shape Your Ministry

The Christian spirituality program prepares you to help the people you serve become more open and responsive to the movement of God in their lives while also attending to your own formation. You can expect to:

  • Deepen your own life of prayer and spiritual reflection.
  • Gain skills in spiritual direction and leading spiritual formation.
  • Engage in practical ministry experiences with peer-supervision sessions.
  • Participate in a supportive, cohort-based learning community.
  • Prepare a doctoral project that integrates theology, research, and real-world ministry.
  • Widen the impact of your ministry through a certificate in Spiritual Direction in Ministry or Leading Spiritual Formation.

Hear from Our Faculty

"Combining skill-building and academic rigor, along with faculty who have expertise in the field of Christian spirituality and are committed to living deeply spiritual lives, this program helps students deepen their own lives of prayer while learning to help others do the same."

The Rev. Dr. L. Roger Owens, Hugh Thomson Kerr Professor of Pastoral Theology

Careers in Christian Spirituality

Graduates of the Christian spirituality degree program serve in a wide range of professional ministry roles, including pastors, counselors, spiritual advisors, and spiritual directors. They lead faith development, discernment, and prayer practices in congregations, community ministries, group retreats, and other settings with the goal to guide others toward a greater appreciation of God’s presence. 

Program Details

From admissions requirements to tuition information and course topics, find what you need to begin your journey in the Christian spirituality program. 

 

Taking Back What is Learned
David Wirt shares, "I have been able to take back after each term to my congregation the gifts that I have received here at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary."
Cohort in Community
Corinne Cameron describes the Doctor of Ministry program as “a gift to my soul,” highlighting that the cohort model has provided her with community and support.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

As you consider your next step, review the following FAQs to learn more about the Christian spirituality program’s coursework and certificate options.

 

Learn More About Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s Christian Spirituality Program

Deepen your spiritual life, strengthen your ministry, and grow in your capacity to guide others in prayer and discernment with Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s hybrid Doctor of Ministry in Christian Spirituality degree program. Apply today!

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