Advanced Certificate in Spiritual Direction
Fordham University

Program Details

Prepare for a career as a spiritual director with this online religious studies certificate. This may occur in a role as a:

  • Spiritual director or companion
  • Pastoral minister
  • Chaplain
  • Prison minister
  • Campus minister  

Courses provide both cognitive and applied learning. You will learn about resource gathering, modeling, discerning, practicing, demonstrating, case preparation, mentoring, and more. The curriculum also requires supervised fieldwork, allowing you to gain real-world experience.

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Fordham University is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Application Requirements

Interview, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent