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Certificate in Contemplative Spiritual Direction

January 29 - May 1

The certificate offering is a 2-year formation and training program for persons who discern a call to the ministry of spiritual direction. Applicants will begin Phase I in July 2025.

Certificate in Contemplative Spiritual Direction features:
  • Contemplative spiritual formation as the foundation
  • A 24-month Focused Program with home-based assignments
  • A Cohort Model in a hybrid format (online and residential components)
  • Facilitated by seasoned practitioners
  • A Supervised Practicum (One-on-One/Peer Group) facilitated by trained supervisors
  • Use of the Enneagram in Spiritual Direction for Greater Self-awareness and Spiritual Growth

Read more about the program here. It includes emphasis on Centering Prayer (including a five-day retreat), Lectio Divina and the teachings of Thomas Keating.

Applications Due: May 1, 2025

To complete the application, you will need to submit the following.

  • One current reference, including name, phone number, and email address.
  • A PDF or Word document of your responses to the short essay questions, found below.
  • A non-refundable application fee of $75.

For any questions, please email lifelonglearning@ctsnet.edu.

Venue

Columbia Theological Seminary
701 South Columbia Drive
Decatur, GA 30031 United States
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