Christian Contemplative Spirituality Institute

Hong Kong

Postgraduate Diploma of Spiritual Direction in the Christian Contemplative Tradition
Diploma of Contemplative Spirituality and Soul Care Ministry
Advanced Diploma of Contemplative Spirituality and Soul Care Ministry

Postgraduate Diploma of Spiritual Direction in the Christian Contemplative Tradition

Master of Pastoral Counseling with a concentration in Spiritual Direction
Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Direction
Doctor of Psychology

The Postgraduate Diploma of Spiritual Direction in the Christian Contemplative Tradition is earned by completing a three-year part-time training program for pastoral leaders, ministers, and caregivers, who desire to accompany members in Christian communities in their practice of contemplative life in the contemporary world. The training program requires the completion of 12 intensive modules, one-on-one spiritual direction, individual supervision, and practicum experience. A graduate diploma will be issued to students who have successfully completed the program.

The Postgraduate Diploma of Spiritual Direction in the Christian Contemplative Tradition fulfills all academic requirements of the Master of Pastoral Counseling degree with a concentration in Spiritual Direction (for those holding a bachelor’s degree), or the Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Direction degree (for those holding a master’s degree).

The Postgraduate Diploma of Spiritual Direction in the Christian Contemplative Tradition can also be accepted in partial fulfillment of coursework requirements for the Psy.D. degree. The Psy.D. student will then be required to take four online courses from the GTF in order to complete all academic requirements for the degree. These four required courses are:

Classical Schools of Psychotherapy
3 Online courses from the GTF’s Pastoral Care and Counseling Psychology course roster

Diploma of Contemplative Spirituality and Soul Care Ministry

Bachelor of Religious Education
Master of Religious Education

This three-year program is designed for lay leaders who are actively engaged in soul care ministry in the Church. Successful completion of the Diploma will fulfill all academic requirements of the Bachelor of Religious Education degree (for those who hold a high school degree) or the Master of Religious Education degree (for those who hold a bachelor’s degree).

Advanced Diploma of Contemplative Spirituality and Soul Care Ministry

Master of Religious Education

The curriculum of the one-year Advanced Diploma of Contemplative Spirituality and Soul Care Ministry is specially designed for students who have graduated with the Diploma of Contemplative Spirituality and Soul Care Ministry from CCSI and would like to pursue further education in the area of soul care ministry. This Advanced Diploma fulfills partial degree requirements of the M.R.E. Students who successfully complete the Advanced Diploma in Soul Care Ministry may earn the M.R.E. by taking an additional two courses from CCSI and two courses from any of the GTF’s online course offerings.

Tuition

Bachelor of Religious Education $12,050
Master of Religious Education $13,620 (Advanced Diploma)
Master of Religious Education $12,420 (Diploma)
Master of Pastoral Counseling $12,420
Doctor of Ministry $14,900
Doctor of Psychology $17,300

Tuition reflects administrative degree program costs charged by the GTF. Program costs charged by the PRIME institution are separate and additional, and must be paid directly to the PRIME institution.

Please contact the Bursar of the Graduate Theological Foundation for information about tuition for this degree. Please contact the PRIME institution for information about program costs.

Please see the tuition section of the M.P.C., D.Min., and Psy.D. program description pages for information regarding tuition policies and payment schedules.

For more information, please contact:

Christian Contemplative Spirituality Institute

Hong Kong Office
P.O. Box 71005
Kowloon Central Post Office
Kowloon, HONG KONG

Phone Number: +852-64342619