Certificate in Spiritual Formation

This programme consists of 60 ECTS. Its purpose is to deepen the knowledge of students in the Bible and the Christian faith, and it is designed to help students grow spiritually and to encourage greater involvement in the local church.

The programme is accredited by the European Council for Theological Education (ECTE) meeting partially the requirements of EQF level 5 and corresponds to a Short Cycle (partial) qualification in the QF-EHEA. This programme corresponds to the Certificate level in the ICETE Qualification Framework.  

Students who graduate with the Spiritual Formation Certificate will have

• a foundational knowledge of Scripture (CN1)* and of the Christian faith, especially from a Wesleyan perspective (CN2)*.
• a clear understanding of and vision for the mission of the Church (CN3)*, and the church’s responsibility to the world and its people (CT3)*.
• started to apply the knowledge they have learnt to their personal lives (CH1)*.
• grown in their pursuit of holy living in all its various dimensions of daily life (CT4)* and personhood (CH2)* through acquaintance with different spiritual disciplines (CH4)*.
• an increased awareness of who they are as persons (CH5)* and as servants involved in God’s mission in the world (CH3)*.

Note: The curriculum is designed with the understanding that no educational programme is complete, but needs to be seen as laying a foundation for lifelong learning.


* The abbreviations refer to the intended educational outcomes, as described on page 29 and following of the Academic Catalogue.

• Only courses with passing grades will count.
• The student must complete 60 ECTS, distributed as follows: