HOLY GROUND
Ecumenical Spiritual Direction Training
Ecumenical Spiritual Direction Training
An Online Evening Course September 2024 to May 2025
COURSE PURPOSE Holy Ground is an ecumenical spiritual direction training course for Christians who find themselves accompanying others on their spiritual journey. This may be in a formal capacity as a minister, pastoral assistant or mentor, or perhaps you have noticed that others turn to you as a listening ear. This foundation course is ideal for all those who would like to train in the ministry of spiritual direction whether ordained or lay. The course aims to:
DATES & TIMES
The course will run over three terms, consisting of 25 sessions: 22 online evening sessions (Thursdays 6.30pm to 9.30pm), and 3 in person days (Saturdays 10am to 4pm) which will take place at Ripon College Cuddesdon, Oxford. It is a requirement of the course for students to attend all in person days, unless in exceptional circumstances.
COURSE CONTENT
The course content will include:
STUDENT COMMITMENT
Participants are required to:
In some instances a Completion Certificate may be awarded after the course has ended, once a period of further assessment has taken place. COURSE TUTORS
The course is led by experienced spiritual directors and teachers both lay and ordained, and occasional guest tutors with specific expertise. Nick Gallant Nick is a spiritual director, tutor and supervisor, and was co- founder and Communications Director of Pelagos Spirituality & Retreat Centre from 2009-2019. He studied at the London Centre for Spirituality where he learned to give the Ignatian Exercises, and is currently writing a series of books on Ignatian spirituality. Nick has a passion for helping others deepen their faith and realise their true potential in God. As a former professional trombonist and singer, Nick still loves to minister through music. Beryl Maw Beryl is an Oblate with an Anglican Contemplative Community. As a spiritual director she draws on a breadth of traditions, and notably the Ignatian tradition. She has a background in teaching, art and spiritual formation including offering retreat days and spiritual direction training. She enjoys walking, pilgrimage, painting and nature and often draws on these interests in her direction practice. Tutor TBA COURSE FEES
The course fees will be between £850-970 depending on numbers, payable in full at the beginning of the course, or in three termly instalments. A non-returnable deposit of £100 is required on acceptance on the course which will form part of the full fees. Some bursaries may be available from the SpiDir Network, and there are other sources of funding to explore. Available Grants Some bursaries may be available by application to the SpiDir Network by emailing: [email protected]. There are also a number of other sources of funding to explore, for example:
COURSE PROGRAMME
An example of the topics covered by the course:
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APPLICATION DETAILS
Closing date for applications: Monday 3 June 2024 Interviews are planned to take place between: 10-21 June 2024 Please note: All applications supported by a reference, will be considered as they are received and responded to as soon as conveniently possible; applicants may then be invited for an informal online interview. To apply: Please download and complete the application and reference forms below, and emailyour completed application to Nick Gallant: [email protected] |