Training

Spiritual Direction Training

SpiDir Network provides high quality training for those wishing to train as spiritual directors, ongoing training to further equip spiritual directors in their ministry, and supervision training (when there is sufficient demand) for experienced spiritual directors who wish to offer supervision to others.

Spiritual Direction Course 2022-2023

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

A One Year, Ecumenical, Introductory Training Course
Dates of our next course TBC

This course is for anyone who finds 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 course is ideal for all those who would like to explore the ministry of spiritual direction whether ordained or lay.

The course aims to:

Explore the relationship of spiritual direction in the light of our own life experience and of the experience of being alongside others
Develop skills, understanding and resources for accompanying and encouraging personal growth and fulfilment
Nurture a growing competence and awareness of our own sense of vocation, in relation to the Christian tradition of spiritual direction

course programme

COURSE BROCHURE

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This is a one year programme and is usually offered every other year, one day a week, three 8 week terms from October to June. The cost of the course is £800 - 1,000 depending on numbers. Acceptance on the course is subject to reference and interview by members of the course team.
The course will be held online. A dedicated Zoom link, and secure online student portal for access to course resources and materials, will be provided.
If you wish to apply, please download and complete the application and reference form on this page.

Watering The Garden - Ongoing Training Days for Spiritual Directors

Watering the garden programme

Some of our more recent days include:

Spiritual Accompaniment and Social Change - Kate Monkhouse
Growing Resilience - Nick & Joanna Gallant
Understanding Desire for God Through John of the Cross’ Spiritual Canticle - Edward Howells
The Infinite Expanding Desert - Fr Jim Barlow
Introduction to Discernment and Making Choices - Nick & Joanna Gallant
Can anything good come out of Nazareth? - Christopher Chapman