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|     EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS AFTER COMPLETING THE ISL PROGRAM IN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION/SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO INSTITUTE OF PASTORAL STUDIES Master in Pastoral Studies ISL participants who qualify with a bachelor's degree or equivalent may receive Advanced Standing status toward the Master in Pastoral Studies degree offered through Loyola's Institute of Pastoral Studies. The Advanced Standing granted for successful completion of the ISL program is the equivalent of 12 credits toward the 30-hour M.P.S. degree. The Institute of Pastoral Studies, a unit of the Graduate School of Loyola University Chicago, educates adults for ministry. Its location within the university provides a rich environment for ministerial education. Contact IPS directly for admission requirements and more information regarding the M.P.S. degree: IPS, 6525 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60626 USA Phone: (773) 508-2320 or 1-800-424-1238; FAX 773-508-2319; www.luc.edu./depts/ips. CHICAGO THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Doctor of Ministry Those who attend ISL may participate in a new joint program in spiritual direction and spiritual leadership combining ISL's program and the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree at Chicago Theological Seminary. Successful completion of ISL, either in full-time residency or part-time, will be equivalent to three of the nine courses required for completion of the D.Min. degree. Admission to both institutions is required to participate in the joint program. The Chicago Theological Seminary has been at the center of transformative theological education since 1855, with a long-standing concern for social reform and social justice. CTS also has been a pioneer in Clinical Pastoral Education since the 1920's. The Doctor of Ministry is an advanced professional degree. At a minimum, participants must possess Master of Divinity, or equivalent, degree(s). A major strength of the CTS program is its combining theological inquiry with flexibility in shaping individualized programs of study. For more information, contact the Director of Admission at (773) 752-5757, ext. 221 or 1-800-422-2871; FAX 773-752-5925; www.ctschicago.edu. DEPAUL UNIVERSITY THE SCHOOL FOR NEW LEARNING Bachelor of Arts ISL graduates who do not possess a bachelor's degree might consider participation in the DePaul University School for New Learning. This is an accelerated program that teaches adults exclusively and certifies their competence in the acquisition of knowledge and skills, however gained. Participants in this program would receive a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in spiritual direction. For more information, contact: Michael F. Skelley, Ph.D., at (312) 362-6735; FAX (312) 362-5568; e- mail: [email protected]. CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL UNION Israel Study Program The fall Israel study program of Catholic Theological Union involves 11 weeks (late August to mid- November) of study and guided exploration of biblical sites in Greece, Turkey, Israel, Jordan, and Egypt. The overseas coursework concentrates on the history and archaeology of Israel and on a variety of Old and New Testament traditions. Participants may earn 12 quarter hours of credit. An 8-day reentry program is conducted at CTU at the conclusion of the program to help participants relate their overseas experience to theology, spirituality and ministry. Information about this program and other special programs offered by Catholic Theological Union in the biblical lands can be obtained by contacting: Director, Israel Study Programs, Catholic Theological Union, 5401 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615; (773) 324-8000; FAX: (773) 324-4360. Other academic institutions may be willing to grant credit for the ISL program depending on that school's policy for transfer credit. | | ||
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