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PASTORAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (PLP)
Course Requirements | Schedule | Eligibility | Feedback | Faculty, Directors & Facilitators | Demographics | Tuition | Financial Resources & Payment Options | How to Apply
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 Can Excellent Pastoral Leaders Survive and Thrive?
The Pastoral Leadership program revitalizes proven and promising Protestant clergy, Catholic priests, and lay pastoral leaders and helps them face the challenges of the contemporary world with imagination and hope. The program is a holistic one of ongoing ministerial renewal for a select ecumenical cohort of clergy and lay pastoral leaders from different geographic, racial, and ethnic communities.
In this 9-month-long program, beginning with an immersion retreat in the fall and continuing in monthly two or three day sessions, a diverse cohort of 24 lay and clergy pastoral leaders have an opportunity for theological and biblical reflection, spiritual direction or personal leadership coaching, and peer group reflection.
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Goals of the Program
• Spiritual Depth
• Personal Integrity
• Effective Leadership |
Benefits of the program
• Academic and experiential coursework led by nationally recognized faculty
• One-on-one spiritual direction or leadership coaching
• Regular peer groups
• Ongoing connections with pastoral leaders from diverse cultural and faith communities
• A curriculum designed for pastoral application to critical issues in ministry |
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Course Requirements |
The Pastoral Leadership Program is framed by the School of Theology and Ministry's distinctive model integrating the intellectual, spiritual, and pastoral aspects of theology and ministry within an intentionally ecumenical and multicultural context. This program focuses on:
• Envisioning Leadership
• Creating Effective Teams in Ministry
• Creating Healthy Systems in Ministry
• Leading from Spiritual Depth
• Sustaining Pastoral Excellence
• Forging Diversity with Integrity
Graduate Credit
Participants earn a Certificate of Pastoral Leadership and 15 hours of graduate credit which can be transferred to a Doctor of Ministry program.
Partnership with San Francisco Theological School:
An average of five students per year continue their studies to receive a Doctor of Ministry degree through a relationship between Seattle University and San Francisco Theological School (SFTS). The 15 hours of graduate credit earned from the Pastoral Leadership Program fulfill the requirements for the first year of the SFTS program.
Further requirements for the completion of a Doctor of Ministry through SFTS include:
• Attending a 6-week summer session at SFTS
• Completing a dissertation project in one's own local area
Arrangements with other institutions for similar credit transfers are being pursued.
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Pastoral Leadership Program 2008-2009 Schedule |
Opening Breakfast and Initial Class
September 23, 2008
Class Days: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
September 23, 2008 (Opening Celebration)
September 29, 30, Oct. 1, 2008
October 21, 22, 2008
November 11, 12, 2008
December 2, 3, 2008
January 13, 14, 2009
February 10, 11, 2009
March 10, 11, 2009
April 21, 22, 23, 2009
May 12, 13, 2009
May 13, 2009 (Closing Celebration)
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Eligibility |
Due to the collaborative nature and academic rigor of this program, it is important that each participant
possess the following set of minimum qualifications:
• A Master of Divinity or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university. (Under special circumstances, non degree applicants with outstanding ministry experience will be admitted.)
• Demonstrated ability to do graduate academic work.
• Demonstrated commitment to ministry in a local congregation.
• Minimum of five years of substantive pastoral leadership experience, including preaching, worship, teaching, and pastoral care.
Admission is limited to no more than 24 participants. Qualified applicants who are not admitted will be placed on a waiting list or offered early admission for the following year.
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Feedback: What Participants are Saying
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“Priceless; the program gave me a wonderful opportunity to step back, reflect and deepen my strengths. Enriching and Challenging - I flet like I really go the chance to integrate what we were given rather than feeling overwehlemed with too much.”
Rev. Joy Haertig, '05, Richmond Beach United Church of Christ
“Through the Pastoral Leadership Program I have gained a deeper sense of calling to ministry; additional leadership tools and greater confidence. I also have a deeper appreciation for cultural diversity.”
Fr. John Wilkie, '06, Holy Rosary Parish, Tacoma, WA
“In the Pastoral Leadership Program I gained a greater understanding and appreciation of my own unique leadership strengths and approach.”
Rev. Patricia Simpson, '06, Sand Point Community United Methodist Church
“This is essential for where God is taking me as a leader in the 21st century. The Pastoral Leadership Program has been enlightening and challenging at times. If I had to do it all over again, I most definitely would.”
Bishop Garry Tyson, '05, Goodwill Baptist Church
“I feel less inclined to get bogged down in the minutiae of ministry and better equipped to look with a long view; that is, to slow down and make a more careful analysis and plan.”
Ms. Valerie Chapman, '06, St. Francis of Assisi, Portland, OR
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Faculty, Spiritual Directors and Coaches 2003-2008
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Dr. Sharon Callahan, Roman Catholic
Mr. Tom Cashman, Episcopal
Rev. Dr. Richard Cunningham, Disciples of Christ
Dr. Sharon Daloz Parks, Quaker
Dr. Billie Ann Davis, National Baptist
Dr. Steen Halling, Non-Denominational
Rev. Dr. Pat Howell, SJ, Roman Catholic
Rev. Charlie Jackson, National Baptist
Rev. Julie Josund, Lutheran (ELCA)
Dr. Patricia Killen, Roman Catholic
Dr. Marianne LaBarre, Roman Catholic
Rev. Margaret Marcuson, American Baptist
Rev. Michael Nel, Lutheran (ELCA)
Rev. Eldon Olson, Lutheran (ELCA)
Rev. Dr. Michael Raschko, Roman Catholic
Rev. Anthony Robinson, United Church of Christ
Rev. Richard Rohr, Roman Catholic
Rev. Laurie Rudel, Christian Church Disciples of Christ
Rev. Suzanne Seaton, United Methodist
Rev. Linda Smith, American Baptist
Rev. Choan-Seng (C.S.) Song, Presbyterian
Dr. Mark Lloyd Taylor, Episcopal
Rev. Dr. Gláucia Vasconcelos Wilkey, Presbyterian
Rev. Dr. Flora Wilson Bridges, Presbyterian
Dr. Le Xuan Hy, Roman Catholic
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Participants are from diverse ethnic and multicultural communities. We welcome Catholic priests and Protestant pastors, ordained and lay ecclesial ministers, and pastoral leaders. Click here to view statistics that provide a yardstick for measuring our commitment to a program defined by excellent and experienced pastoral leaders who are reflective of ecumenical and multicultural diversity. |
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2008-2009 Program Fee: $7,530
The program fee for the Pastoral Leadership Certificate Program covers: tuition, books, technology fees, parking, library privileges, food, beverages, hosted social events, access to campus athletic facilities, invitations to special university events, and the certificate.
The fee also includes housing, food and beverages for the off-campus retreat.
Tuition may be paid over three quarters (Fall, Winter and Spring) Payment plans are available.
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Financial Resources and Payment Options
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Need based scholarships – through Seattle University, School of Theology and Ministry
Click here to download a financial aid form
Use this form to apply for STM criteria-based tuition aid for participants in the Pastoral Leadership Program. Please submit this form with a copy of your 1040.
Payment options
Tuition may be paid over three quarters (Fall, Winter and Spring). Payment plans are available.
Other financial resources candidates may explore:
Denominational Resources
Ministerial Education Funds for continuing education or advanced degrees
Grants/scholarships from denominational groups
Local Church/Professional Education Budgets
Continuing education budget item for pastors and lay pastoral leaders
Local church scholarship funds
Sabbatical funds
Professional/Educational Resources
Personal Resources
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To apply to the program, submit the following items to the Pastoral Leadership Office:
1. Application Form Click here to download an application
2. Letter of Recommendation
Submit one letter of recommendation from your endorsing official.
3. Personal Essay
A brief essay is required to provide information about your personal goals in completing the program (See questions on page 2 of Application form.)
4. Admissions Interview
Upon review of the application material, the applicant will be contacted for an interview with the Director of the Pastoral Leadership Program. A meeting with the director is scheduled for the applicant to share his or her goals related to attending the program and to learn more clearly the goals, expectations and requirements of the program. Early application is encouraged due to limited space.
5. Mail or email the application, letter of recommendation and personal essay to:
Program Administrator
Pastoral Leadership Program
Seattle University
901 12th Ave, PO Box 222000
Seattle, WA 98122-1090
Phone: (206) 296-6977
Fax: (206) 296-6942
Email: PastoralLeader@seattleu.edu
Contact the program administrator at (206) 296-6977 to schedule an interview. Admission to each fall cohort is limited to 24 participants. Applications are reviewed by the admissions committee. Information sessions are scheduled throughout the winter and spring. Contact the office at (206) 296-6977 or via email at PastoralLeader@seattleu.edu to find out about the next available session. Qualified applicants who are not admitted will be placed on a waiting list or offered early admission for the following year.
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