SearchThe Master of Arts with a major in Christian Spirituality and the Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Direction and Directed Retreat are summer-only programs of graduate-level courses that combine solid academic content with personal appropriation of the content of Christian faith through prayer and worship and application of these to one's life and ministry.
Creighton University's graduate program in Christian Spirituality holds as its primary value the integration of these three elements:
1) a thorough knowledge of Christian Spirituality based on Scripture, Church Tradition and Christian heritage, contemporary theology and psychology with an emphasis on Ignatian Spirituality; 2) Experiential appropriation of the mysteries of the Christian faith grounded in human development through reflection, prayer and communal worship; 3) An apostolic orientation directed toward more effective ministry skills. especially toward preparation for giving spiritual direction and directed retreats; These are not viewed as successive stages or compartments but as a lived syntheses of mind, heart and mission.
The long-range goal of the program is to foster an apostolic spirituality which promotes the deep spiritual and moral renewal needed for Christians to respond appropriately to the many urgent issues facing humanity in the twenty-first century.
The courses are offered in four-week terms, two terms each summer. One may register for either term, or for both.
An eight day, silent, directed retreat is offered annually prior to the first summer term. All are welcome, participation in the program is not required.
If you have questions or if you would like materials mailed to you or a friend, please use our request Information Form on this web site or send your name and mailing address to: csp@creighton.edu or call toll free 800.637.4279 and ask for Maureen Crouchley, Program Administrator.