DISCERNext

A launchpad for exploring your next most faithful step

Our online course offerings are designed for young adults and doctoral students imagining different vocational pathways, and for ministry partners accompanying young adults as they discern meaning and purpose and God’s call in their lives.

Courses

Doctoral Courses

Discerning a Call to Doctoral Studies

Discerning a Call to Doctoral Studies

A four-week course for underrepresented and underserved individuals considering a Ph.D. in Religious/Theological Studies and related disciplines. Through discernment practices, a community of peers, inspiring storytelling, and many other resources, participants will have access to the support they need to explore what it takes to achieve a doctorate.

Course Type
Course StyleOnline, Self-Paced, Weekly Gatherings
Course Type
DurationFebruary 3 - March 3, 2026
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Discerning a Call to TheoEd Executive Leadership

Discerning a Call to TheoEd Executive Leadership

A four-week course for underrepresented and underserved Ph.D. students in their dissertation writing stage. Scholars will receive invaluable resources within a supportive community, engage in insightful discussions, and receive practical guidance and strategies for entering the academic job market and becoming competitive applicants.

Course Type
Course StyleOnline, Virtual Gatherings
Course Type
DurationJuly 6- August 4, 2026
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Ministry Partner Courses

The Art & Science of Vocational Discernment

The Art & Science of Vocational Discernment

A five-week course for ministry practitioners working with young adults. It explores six key disciplines of discernment, the science behind their efficacy, and how to use them with diverse groups of young adults. This course is a prerequisite to Leading & Practicing Vocational Discernment.

Course Type
Course StyleOnline
Course Type
DurationComing Spring 2026
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Young Adult Courses

Course Calendar

January - March 2026

Course Type
Course StyleOnline, Self-Paced, Weekly Gatherings

Discerning a Call to Doctoral Studies

A four-week course for underrepresented and underserved individuals considering a Ph.D. in Religious/Theological Studies and related disciplines. Through discernment practices, a community of peers, inspiring storytelling, and many other resources, participants will have access to the support they need to explore what it takes to achieve a doctorate.

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INSTRUCTORS
Samaria Divine
Samaria Divine
Ambre Dromgoole
Ambre Dromgoole
Course Type
Course StyleOnline

The Art & Science of Vocational Discernment

A five-week course for ministry practitioners working with young adults. It explores six key disciplines of discernment, the science behind their efficacy, and how to use them with diverse groups of young adults. This course is a prerequisite to Leading & Practicing Vocational Discernment.

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INSTRUCTORS
Stephen Lewis (YTN workshop Bio)
Stephen Lewis
Christina Repoley
Christina Repoley

July - September 2026

Course Type
Course StyleOnline, Virtual Gatherings

Discerning a Call to TheoEd Executive Leadership

A four-week course for underrepresented and underserved Ph.D. students in their dissertation writing stage. Scholars will receive invaluable resources within a supportive community, engage in insightful discussions, and receive practical guidance and strategies for entering the academic job market and becoming competitive applicants.

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INSTRUCTORS
Stephen Lewis (Standard Bio for Course & Events)
Stephen Lewis