Spiritual Formation at Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology of VUU

DESCRIPTION: This presentation outlines the spiritual formation model used by the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology of Virginia Union University. Prepared by John E. Guns for the 2025 ATS Student Data and Resources Consultation, the presentation defines formation as a holistic process that develops students' sense of call, character, faith, and relationship with God. In his role as dean, Guns describes how formation is supported through coursework, community formation, advising, and town halls, and how it is assessed through reflective writing, small groups, key learning experiences, a rule of life, capstone work, and participation in community gatherings.

KEYWORDS: open access / free access; assessment of student development; ATS Student Data and Resources Consultation (2025); Black church; case study; ministry training; slide deck; spiritual formation; theological education

CITATION: Guns, John E. 2025. "Spiritual Formation at Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology of VUU." In Case Studies of Assessing Student Formation. ATS Student Data and Resources Consultation, Pittsburgh, PA, April 3. https://www.atsformationrepository.org/resources/formation-at-samuel-dewitt-proctor-school-of-theology.