Specializations
Leadership and Spiritual Formation
Personal spiritual formation is at the heart of those in Christian leadership. At ADC we emphasize the exploration of identity, self-understanding, and personal growth so you will not only understand your own spiritual formation but also the spiritual formation in others.
Whether you are called to serve in rural or urban settings, through a specialization in Leadership and Spiritual Formation, you will be equipped with the skills to develop and lead vibrant ministries that have a significant social impact on the community.
In small group settings you will model the discipling of others and the cultivating of spiritual formation in a church. You will also have the opportunity to visit churches, observe ministries, and engage with pastors who are leading change in their communities.
The Charles J. Taylor Centre for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care, a centre of excellence at ADC, fosters and promotes clinical and theological excellence in Pastoral Care through personal growth, the building of professional capacities and rigorous theological reflection.
For admission requirements and tuition information visit the Master of Arts (Theology) page.
Meet Rev. Dr. John H. McNally
Director of Mentored Ministry Program
Program Overview
Course Number Course Title Credit Hours IDTH 5010 Orientation Pass/Fail Biblical Studies BIBL 5023 Interpreting the Old Testament 3 BIBL 5033 Interpreting the New Testament 3 BIBL (elective) Biblical Studies elective1 3 Christian Thought CHUR 5013 Introduction to Christian History 3 THEO 5013 Christian Theology 1 3 THEO 5023 Christian Theology 2 3 Leadership ad Spiritual Formation Specialization SPFM 5013 Christian Spiritual Formation in Ministry Leaders 3 EVAN 5013 Evangelism and Mission in Contemporary Society 3 EVAN (elective) Evangelism and Mission elective 3 NXGN (elective) Next Generation Ministry elective 3 PACC (elective) Pastoral Care and Counselling elective 3 DISP 5013 Transformational Discipleship Ministry 3 LEDR 7613 Guided Reading in Leadership 3 SPFM 7613 Guided Reading in Spiritual Formation 3 LEDR (elective) Leadership elective 3 SPFM (elective) Spiritual Formation elective 3 LEDR 7913, 7923 or SPFM 7913, 7923 Project in Leadership or Project in Spiritual Formation 3,3 Biblical Studies, Christian Thought, or Ministry Electives2 (elective) Elective 3 (elective) Elective 3 Total Credit Hours 60
- Excluding Survey of the Bible (BIBL 5013)
- Survey of the Bible (BIBL 5013) required if Bible Knowledge Exam not passed. Mentored Ministry, Prison Ministry Practicum, and Clinical Pastoral Education courses excluded.
Course Number Course Title Credit Hours IDTH 5010 Orientation Pass / Fail IDTH 7813 Graduate Seminar 3 Biblical Studies BIBL 5023 Interpreting the Old Testament 3 BIBL 5033 Interpreting the New Testament 3 BIBL 5013 or BIBL (elective) Survey of the Bible¹ or Biblical Studies elective 3 Christian Thought CHUR 5013 Introduction to Christian History 3 THEO 5013 Christian Theology 1 3 THEO 5023 Christian Theology 2 3 Leadership and Spiritual Formation Specialization2 LEDR 7613 Guided Reading in Leadership 3 SPFM 7613 Guided Reading in Spiritual Formation 3 SPFM 5013 Christian Spiritual Formation in Ministry Leaders 3 SPFM (elective) Spiritual Formation elective 3 EVAN 5013 Evangelism and Mission in Contemporary Society 3 LEDR 6063 Leading Healthy and Effective Churches 3 LEDR (elective) Leadership elective 3 LEDR or SPFM (elective) Leadership or Spiritual Formation elective 3 Elective Elective 3 LEDR 7916, 7926 or SPFM 7916, 7926 Thesis 6,6 Total Credit Hours 60
- Survey of the Bible (BIBL 5013) required if Bible Knowledge Exam not passed.
- Electives to be chosen in consultation with the supervisor.
- Mentored Ministry, Prison Ministry Practicum, and Clinical Pastoral Education courses excluded.