Personal and Professional Formation (OMS)
The Office of Ministry Studies oversees the Personal and Professional Formation dimensions of Iliff’s two professional master’s degree programs, the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and the Master of Arts in Specialized Ministry (MASM). Students pursuing either of these degrees are typically preparing for some type of professional ministry in the church or agency setting, and in conjunction with their religious tradition. While decisions about ordination or other authorization for ministry are the purview of denominations and/or credentialing bodies, M. Div. and MASM students address Personal and Professional Formation (PPF) as a part of their degree program, in addition to course work in world religions, Bible, theology, history and culture, and religious leadership.
The components of PPF are:
- First Year Colloquium and Basic Field Education
- Advanced Field Education
- Consultation and Guidance
- Practica
- Additional experiences such as Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or independent study
OMS Staff:
- Rev. Dr. Phil Campbell, Director of Ministry Studies, 303-765-3116, email.
- Rev. Dr. Cathie Kelsey, Dean of Chapel and first year colloquium coordinator, 303-765-3103, email.
- Mr. David Lavinder, Administrative Assistant, 303-765-3115, email.
- Dr. Andi Pusavat, Director of Iliff Counseling Services, 303-765-3130, email.
For further information, please contact the Office of Ministry Studies at 303.765.3115 or email David Lavinder.
