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Adrian van Kaam, C.S.Sp. (April 19, 1920 – November 17, 2007) was a Dutch Catholic priest in the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, a college professor, existentialist psychologist, writer on formative spirituality, and founder of the Institute of Formative Spirituality at Duquesne University and its successor, the Epiphany Association of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
Garrett–Evangelical Theological Seminary (Garrett) is a private seminary and graduate school of theology related to the United Methodist Church and is ecumenical in spirit. It is located in Evanston, Illinois, on the campus of Northwestern University. The seminary offers master's- and doctoral-level degrees, as well as certificate, micro ...
The intersection of psychology and spirituality became his main interest during the 1970s. [14] His general approach was described as a "multidisciplinary analysis of psychological change and spiritual development" that blends "insights from psychology, theology, anthropology, his own clinical practice, and other disciplines."
Master of Arts in Theological Studies The Theological Studies degree is a 44-credit program offering a basic theological education, with a foundation in biblical studies, church history, theology, and personal and spiritual formation. It is the degree preferred by those going on to Ph.D. studies or a teaching professions.
Christian MDiv programs generally include studies in Christian ministry and theology. In 1996, the Association of Theological Schools established the standard that all accredited MDiv programs should include the following four content areas: Religious Heritage, Cultural Context, Personal and Spiritual Formation, and Capacity for Ministerial and Public Leadership. [3]
Portland Seminary offers online programs that include annual hybrid intensives: [8] In addition to the Master of Divinity, the foundational degree for pastoral ministry, Portland Seminary also offers an MA in Ministry (with a specialization), an MA in Theological Studies, and an MA in Spiritual Formation.
A preparatory (propaedeutic) year is now being added by many dioceses in the U.S. This spiritual year prepares aspirants for their eventual philosophical and theological studies. In Scotland, there is a mandatory year of preparation before entering seminary for a year dedicated to spiritual formation, followed by several years of study.
The seminary offers a Master of Divinity degree program, along with other graduate theology degrees, offered in on-site and online formats. [8] Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Master of Arts in Ministry (M.A.) with six specialization options; Master of Practical Theology; Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) with three specializations