Oblate School of Theology's graduate certificates and additional programs ensure that students at any level can grow academically and spiritually on their journey. Join us and discover how you can become an offering that transforms the world.
Certificates
Programs
Espiritualidad y Dirección Espiritual
Es un programa de formación en Dirección Espiritual. Prepara a hombres y mujeres a acompañar a personas que desean profundizar su relación con Dios. Se estudian las diferentes espiritualidades de la tradición cristiana incluyendo las raíces de la espiritualidad Hispana, y se profundiza en los fundamentos básicos de la Dirección Espiritual. Se invita a un conocimiento personal profundo a traves de ...
Certificate in Spirituality Studies
The Certificate in Spirituality Studies provides an in-depth understanding of Christian spirituality that enables students to “draw from the deep wells of the tradition” in order to more carefully respond to their spiritual needs and be in service to others. Students study various Christian spiritual and mystical traditions in order that they might more fully understand the relationship of ...
Forest Dwelling Program
Institute for the Study of Contemporary Spirituality
The Forest Dwelling Program: Spirituality for Our Wisdom Years was brought to life in 2019 by Fr Ron Rolheiser, OMI and his dedicated team in response to the need for a container in which to cultivate maturing spirituality. This program grew out of their vision. Forest Dwelling is a 2-year transformational certificate program which provides the opportunity to journey into the heart of the aging ...
Continuing Education
Continuing Education at OST evangelizes through individuals and communities. This is done by curating innovative learning opportunities for individuals to engage their pastoral setting, develop an international perspective, and foster intercultural fluency in service of the most marginalized.
Graduate Certificate in Sacred Scripture
The Graduate Certificate in Sacred Scripture program provides an in-depth exploration of foundational components of the biblical canon (Roman Catholic). Students will be exposed to those foundations and to a diversity of exegetical approaches, both ancient and contemporary. Inspired by the work of the Pontifical Biblical Commission, graduates from this program will engage with the ...
BYBLOS Certificate of Enrichment in Sacred Scripture
The BYBLOS Certificate of Enrichment in Sacred Scripture program provides an introductory exploration of key components of the biblical Canon (Roman Catholic). Students will be exposed to those key components and to a diversity of exegetical approaches, both ancient and contemporary. Inspired by the work of the Pontifical Biblical Commission, graduates from this program will engage with the ...
Ministry to Ministers Sabbatical Program
The Ministry to Ministers (MtM) Sabbatical Program provides a sabbatical experience for Roman Catholic priests, religious women and men, and lay ministers who have been engaged in pastoral ministry for a number of years and who will be returning to an active ministerial mission or assignment, whether in a full-time or reduced time capacity.
Certificate in Oblate Studies
The Certificate in Oblate Studies provides students with in-depth knowledge of the constitutive elements of the Founder, history, Constitutions and Rules, spirituality and mission of the Missionary Oblates and the various lay components of the Mazenodian Family. Students also understand the historical foundation and comprehend the theological development of the Mazenodian charism, spirituality ...
Instituto de Formación Pastoral
El Instituto de Formación Pastoral (IFP)/Pastoral Formation Institute (PFI) alimenta una fe madura, “viva, explícita y fructífera”. El propósito del IFP/PFI es de ofrecer una formación básica en la fe para adultos que ofrece una formación académica en los fundamentos de la fe católica. Los módulos incluyen la formación espiritual en la riqueza de las tradiciones. El programa responde a las recomendaciones del plan pastoral del V Encuentro para la creciente comunidad hispana/latina en la Iglesia y la Visión Pastoral de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos para el Ministerio Hispano/Latino.