
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.