{"id":2891,"date":"2020-12-16T16:20:47","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T16:20:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/taofongshan-staging.pandawork.com\/?page_id=2891"},"modified":"2024-11-12T13:42:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T05:42:41","slug":"graduate-diploma-in-spiritual-formation-and-spiritual-direction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tfscc.org\/en\/certificates\/graduate-diploma-in-spiritual-formation-and-spiritual-direction\/","title":{"rendered":"\u57fa\u7763\u6559\u9748\u4fee\u6307\u5c0e\u9ad8\u7d1a\u6587\u6191\u8ab2\u7a0b"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This programme is intended to foster spiritual formation in pastoral staffs, students will learn spiritual direction in order to become an effective spiritual companion and to serve people as a spiritual pastor. This programme is recognized by the Graduate Theological Foundation (GTF) and meets the academic requirements for Master of Pastoral Counseling and Doctor of Ministry. After assessment upon completion of the programme, students can request a recommendation for such certification.<\/p>\n

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“Through the spiritual formation and spiritual direction programme, I have learned that as pastor we need to open up and to lead according to the Holy Spirit, listen to people’s needs, work alongside the Lord, and guide them to the Lord.”<\/span><\/h5>\n

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Ms Au, church pastor<\/span><\/h6>\n

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Programme curriculum<\/span><\/h3>\n

1st year (January to December)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Retreat I (4 days 3 nights) – 3 credits<\/p>\n

Introduction to Spiritual Traditions and Practices (4 day camps, every Monday) – 3 credits<\/p>\n

Emotional and Spiritual Formation (4 day camps, every Monday) – 3 credits<\/p>\n

Spiritual Formation and Growth I (4 day camps, every Monday) – 3 credits<\/p>\n

Word of God and Spiritual Formation (4 day camps, every Monday) – 3 credits<\/p>\n

Retreat I (3 days 2 nights) – 2 credits<\/p>\n

1-on-1 Spiritual Direction (8-12 sessions) – 1 credits<\/p>\n

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2nd year (January to December)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Retreat III (4 days 3 nights) – 3 credits<\/p>\n

Spiritual Formation and Growth II (4 day camps, every Monday) – 3 credits<\/p>\n

Introduction to Spiritual Direction (4 day camps, every Monday) – 3 credits<\/p>\n

Spiritual Direction Process I (4 day camps, every Monday) – 3 credits<\/p>\n

Spiritual Direction Process II (4 day camps, every Monday) – 3 credits<\/p>\n

Retreat IV (3 days 2 nights) – 2 credits<\/p>\n

1-on-1 spiritual direction (8-12 sessions) – 1 credit<\/p>\n

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3rd year (January to December)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Retreat V (4 days 3 nights) – 3 credits<\/p>\n

Spiritual Direction I: 1-on-1 and Group Supervision I (4 day camps, every Monday) – 3 credits<\/p>\n

Spiritual Direction II: 1-on-1 and Group Supervision II (4 day camps, every Monday) – 3 credits<\/p>\n

Spiritual Direction III: 1-on-1 and Group Supervision II (4 day camps, every Monday) – 3 credits<\/p>\n

Retreat VI (4 days 3 nights) – 3 credits<\/p>\n

1-on-1 Spiritual Direction Supervision (8-12 sessions) – 1 credit<\/p>\n

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Internship (2nd and 3rd year)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Peer and Group Spiritual Direction (8 sessions) – 1 credit<\/p>\n

1-on-1 Spiritual Direction (40 sessions) – 6 credit<\/p>\n

Retreat Guiding (no less than 2 days 1 night) –\u00a0 1 credit[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”image-col”][vc_single_image image=”5462″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”top” el_class=”course-info”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”image-col”][vc_single_image image=”4375″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/12″ offset=”vc_col-md-5″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Requirements<\/h3>\n
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  • A bachelor’s degree or above<\/li>\n
  • Has completed recognized theological training<\/li>\n
  • Has worked in pastoral care*<\/li>\n
  • Able to read English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    *Applicants who have not worked in pastoral care will be considered on a case by case basis[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” el_id=”tuition”][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Overview” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1640852542932{margin-top: 20px !important;}”]The tuition for the Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Direction in 2023-25 is HKD $98,400, by yearly installments: the 1st year (2023)<\/span> is HKD $32,000* ($8,000 per quarter), 2nd year (2024) is HKD $32,800 ($8,200 per quarter), 3rd year (2025) is HKD $33,600 ($8,400 per quarter).<\/p>\n

    Early registration before August 31, 2022 can receive a tuition discount on the first year. The discounted tuition will be HK$30,000.<\/p>\n

    The fees included retreat accommodations, day camp meals, 1-on-1 spiritual direction fees. To submit your application, please follow the instructions in the application form.<\/p>\n

    Starting date<\/strong><\/p>\n

    January 2023<\/p>\n

    Venue<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre<\/p>\n

    Number of students<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Application fee: $400<\/p>\n

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