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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 2020 - A One Year, Ecumenical, Introductory Training Course
October 2020 to June 2021.
Ripon College, Cuddesdon, Oxford. Course applications - CLOSEDThis 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:
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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. Acceptance on the course is subject to reference and interview by members of the course team.
Course Dates (Thursdays):
2020 – Term 1: October 8, 15, 22; November 12, 19, 26; December 3, 10
2021 – Term 2: January 14, 21, 28; February 4, 11; March 4, 11, 18
Term 3: April 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20; June 10, 17, 24
Course Dates (Thursdays):
2020 – Term 1: October 8, 15, 22; November 12, 19, 26; December 3, 10
2021 – Term 2: January 14, 21, 28; February 4, 11; March 4, 11, 18
Term 3: April 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20; June 10, 17, 24
Watering The Garden
Ongoing Training Days for Spiritual Directors
Watch this space for future dates
'Watering the Garden' is a short series of further training days for practising spiritual directors and is offered every other year. Each day addresses a particular topic relevant to the development of spiritual direction practice.
Some of our more recent events include:
Some of our more recent events 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
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