Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Celebrating Over 25 Years of Leadership in Spiritual Formation Studies

The Rueben P. Job Institute for Spiritual Formation Garrett-Evangelical offers a number of continuing education opportunities for spiritual formation studies headed by the Rueben P. Job Institute for Spiritual Formation. Named in honor of our Distinguished Alum, Bishop Rueben P. Job, the Institute is pleased to partner with Hearts on Fire: United Methodist Spiritual Directors and Retreat Leaders and A Covenant Community of Spiritual Directors in launching continuing education courses in spiritual formation/direction.  Learn more at www.ruebenjobinstitute.org

Endowed Chair in Spiritual Formation is a First Among Protestant Seminaries Learn More The establishment of the Rueben P. Job Chair in Spiritual Formation affirms Garrett-Evangelical’s deep and abiding commitment to nurture spiritual leaders. This faculty position will help ensure that the church has leaders who are not only intellectually prepared to serve God and others, but who are spiritually formed in Christ so God can use them to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. - President Philip A. Amerson

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary has long been at the forefront of spiritual formation studies and we are just getting started. In January 2013, the Seminary fully-funded the Rueben P. Job Chair in Spiritual Formation ($2 million), a first among Protestant seminaries in the United States. The Rueben P. Job Endowed Chair in Spiritual Formation will uniquely position Garrett-Evangelical to further develop and enhance spiritual formation studies for generations to come.

Rigorous Academics Paired with Profound Spiritual Formation

Through rigourous academics paired with profound spiritual formation, Garrett-Evangelical is committed to spiritual formation studies at the masters, doctoral, and certification levels offering:

• Master of Divinity with concentration in Spiritual Formation
• Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Evangelism
• Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Direction
• Ph.D. in Christian Education and Congregational Studies with focus in Spiritual Formation
• Professional Certification in Spiritual Formation

To learn more about any of these programs, go to www.garrett.edu/programs or contact the Admissions Office and request information. 

Bold Leaders for the Church, the Academy and the World

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary has prepared men and women for ministry for over 160 years. On the campus of Northwestern University, upon the shores of Lake Michigan and on the outskirts of Chicago, Garrett-Evangelical is a place to nuture mind, body, and spirit.

Garrett-Evangelical is a community that honors and embodies our mission to prepare skilled, bold and articulate leaders who share the transforming love of Jesus Christ. Come see for yourself the ways in which our commitments to critical and creative reasoning, spiritual formation and prophetic participation in society are lived out in community with one another and the world around us.

World Renowned Faculty Dedicated to the Practice of Ministry and Spiritual Formation

Our faculty is one of Garrett-Evangelical's greatest assets. They are widely recognized for their expertise, scholarship, and leadership in the church and academy. Among them Dr. Dwight Judy, Professor of Spiritual Formation, has served as parish pastor, academic administrator of two graduate programs, retreat leader, retreat center director, spiritual director, and faculty member. Judy has authored many articles and books including his new book, A Quiet Pentecost: Inviting the Spirit into Congregational Life (Upper Room Books, 2013).