Spiritual Formation and Leadership

Program Overview

The purpose of the Spiritual Formation and Leadership Department is to contribute to the Seminary's purpose of developing godly servant-leaders through the use of:

  1. Leadership studies and courses to develop student knowledge and competency in leadership
  2. Small groups to encourage the growth of student character and spiritual maturity as the foundation for leadership
  3. Field-based education to help students integrate classroom studies and character growth with field ministry as they acquire, reinforce, and refine ministry knowledge and skills.

The Spiritual Formation and Leadership (SFL) department develops students through two major programs:

First and second year Th.M., M.A./CE, M.A./CM, and M.A./MC students are required to enroll in SF101-104 their first four semesters, followed by the 2-hour Servant Leadership Internship that corresponds to their ministry track. M.A./BEL students are required to enroll in SF245 their first two semesters. Although not required to enroll in Spiritual Formation, S.T.M. students must enroll in a 1-hour Servant Leadership Internship.

Other degree plan students are welcomed to participate in either SF101-104 or a Servant Leadership Internship as an elective of their degree plan.

The Spiritual Formation and Leadership process:

  1. Register for Spiritual Formation 101 your first fall semester at DTS (Registrar's Office)
  2. Update Student Biographical Information through Campus Net
  3. Attend the required Spiritual Formation “Kick-Off" Day and meet your group and the Spiritual Formation staff
  4. Complete your four semesters of Spiritual Formation
  5. Complete your pre-registration interview with the Servant Leadership internship director—(link to “How to register for your internship”)
  6. Fulfill all internship requirements and complete the exit interview with the Servant Leadership internship staff

Contact Information

Spiritual Formation (Small Groups)
SF Administrative Assistant
Phone: 214-841-3584
Fax: 214-841-3534
Email: sf@dts.edu

Servant Leadership (Internships)
SL Administrative Assistant
Phone: 214-841-3779
Fax: 214-841-3534
Email: internships@dts.edu