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07/31/2019
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary launches 'Spiritual Direction Certification' program. Could this be the right direction for you?
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary launches 'Spiritual Direction Certification' program. Could this be the right direction for you?
What is spiritual direction?
We believe Holy Listening is at the core of spiritual direction. It’s listening to one another, and most attentively to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. The real and most genuine spiritual director is always the Holy Spirit.
Our primary purpose is to train people who feel called to be such spiritual friends, spiritual companions; however, those who are interested in deepening their own spiritual practices are also welcome.
Within the Christian tradition, we are grounded in the Trinitarian faith. However, we recognize that there is deep spiritual wisdom that can be found in other faith traditions. We will draw on those traditions and will integrate them from a Christian perspective.
What is involved in this program?
- Four intensives, always from Wednesday noon until Saturday noon
- Small-member cohorts, each with their own mentor
- Read key books and short reaction papers
- Participation in a closed Facebook group with your cohort and mentor
- Find and meet regularly with a spiritual director
- Find a willing person to be your spiritual directee
Application Requirements:
- Background Check Form
- $40 Application Fee - to cover the cost of the background check. Please make checks payable to Lenoir-Rhyne University
- Letter of Recommendation - Spiritual Director or Faith Leader
- Letter of Recommendation - Other
Next intensive cycle:
January 16-19, 2019
June 12-15, 2019
January 15-18, 2020
June 17-20, 2020
What does this program cost?
Toal cost for the program is $3,000; price includes tuition and meals. Participants find their own lodging (on-campus housing is limited for $25 a night)
Contact:
For more information about this program, contact:
The Reverend Gary Dreier (803.461.3222, gary.dreier@lr.edu.),
Merianna Harrelson. (803.461.3217, spiritual.direction@lr.edu.)
