The hesychia school is an ecumenical and interfaith program designed to provide resources and support for the ministry of spiritual guidance. Diploma of interfaith studies oiim interfaith seminary. There are also several interfaith spiritual direction programs. Mabry, phd, directs the interfaith spiritual direction certificate program at the chaplaincy institute in. The mission of the hope interfaith center is to inspire all in oneness to create a better world by empowering people to recognize and honor the divine in self and all. Through the claritas program, with five directees, four. We also offer certificate programs in interfaith spiritual direction and supervision of spiritual directors. The basis for this study was formed by theoretical and conceptual literature published between 1 january 2000, and 18 january 2016, and identified via a systematic search, of which the empirical. As part of the chi interfaith community, we are here to. Mary jo chaves, osf is the program director for the spiritual direction training program as well as a spiritual director, supervisor of spiritual directors and retreat leader. We also provide programs for spiritual directors who desire an introduction to the faith traditions of the world.
While interfaith offers our community over 50 different programs and services, they are all segmented into the following five clusters. All paths divinity school is an affordable, distancelearning interfaith interspiritual seminary. We specialize in the art and training of spiritual guides directors and companions. While we try to be helpful in making the names of spiritual directors available to you, you are. Sdi is seeking new coordinating council members to begin july 1, 2020. Sdis desire is to provide an easy, inviting way for seekers to connect with a spiritual companion, to find a training program andor a retreat center.
October 35, 2014 the interfaith supervision of spiritual directors certificate program is designed to inspire, educate, encourage, and support persons called to the ministry of supervision of spiritual directors. My training and faith journey has taken me on a path of interfaith spirituality. The interfaith centers building is closed until further notice. Further questions about spiritual direction or about the network can be sent to members of the steering group. We believe all people are created with sacred worth. Chi interfaith community of spiritual directors home. Board members provide overall governance of interfaith, collaborate through task forces and committees, and organize special events and fundraisers. The intuitive times institute oiim seminary trains ordained interfaith ministers and awards diplomas for register spiritual practitioners in the areas of counselling, vibrational healing, mediumship and spiritual direction. An introduction to interfaith spiritual guidance spiritual directors.
Reb sarah is a spiritual director at the reconstructionist rabbinical college, and for the aleph ordination programs, as well as on the training faculty for the aop hashpaah training program. Interfaith inspirer newsletter interfaith center for. Joint program for interfaith spiritual direction starr. Unlike many spiritual direction training programs, our masters degree takes an inclusive approach that applies to all faiths. Grounded, openhearted adults with spiritual vision and inner purpose are a blessing to this world whether they seek to discover their own answers to these challenges or choose in addition to guide, serve and heal others.
The journey to adulthood is a complete youth ministry program of spiritual formation for 6th12th grades. Theology is the systematic study about the nature of godthe divine. There are so many ways that you can help us help others. The ideal candidates will help sdi respond to and celebrate the diversity of international, cultural, racial, ethnic, faith, gender, generation, sexual orientation, and differentlyabled backgrounds. Upfusa continues weekly online interfaith prayer gathering thursday, april 16, 2020 united statesupfusas second weekly interfaith prayer for the nation and the world was convened on the zoom platform on thursday, april 16, through an invitation to ambassadors of peace, upf members and friends of upf read more. Fournier, ms, ncc, interfaith spiritual directorguide, silver dove institute. Dianne is passionate in helping others connect and integrate a fullbodied spirituality that shapes the blessed being of our human experience. None of these areas are our intent in our spiritual direction program. Association to create the interfaith spiritual center, renown can offer patients in the region better access to more comprehensive spiritual care programs.
Starr king school for the ministry and chaplaincy institute joint program for interfaith spiritual direction. Spiritual direction is a gift thats nurtured more than a skill thats taught. Meet the spiritual directors franciscan renewal center. Interfaith community services enjoys an outstanding level of commitment from our volunteer board of directors. Masters degree in spiritual direction spiritual director training. She has her masters in applied theology, a certificate in spiritual direction and a certificate in supervision of spiritual directors. She invited and helped rehearse the childrens choirs along with their directors, and created such an extensive production that is held only every other year. Honoring the wisdom and truth that come to us from all the faith traditions of the world. The center will become a cornerstone for programs where patients and families can gather for fellowship, guidance, peace, reflection, comfort and strength. Julianne lewis leads online group for study and discussion. Welcome to selah a program, a ministry, and a way of being with god that we offer in spiritual direction. We are pleased to be able to offer to qualified students the omrspd diploma programs. Spiritual direction is a relationship with a wise and grounded person with whom. Master of interfaith theology degree all paths divinity.
Spiritual direction become an ordained interfaith chaplain or. Interfaith house at kirk 8 allows for students to live out the fullness of their religious, cultural, spiritual, moral, and philosophical traditionsexplorations in relationship with others. He has spoken at a variety of interfaith conferences and was part of the circle sanctuary delegation to the previous parliament of the worlds religions, held in 2004 in barcelona, spain. Not only is he involved with worship services and youth programs, he serves on the board of trustees, coordinates events and sunday school, is the prayer ministry leader, prayer chaplaincy instructor, and allround jackofalltrades. While im still offering journey consultations, my spiritual direction practice is currently full. Our interfaith spiritual directors have taught courses that assist them in being present for. Patrick, a circle sanctuary minister, is active in our interfaith ministries, as well as in religious freedom work through the lady liberty league. Interfaith spiritual care promotes program with internal and external print and electronic media participates in appropriate community organizations and coalitions that further the work leadsstaffs committees and programs for interfaith activities such as round table of faith leaders, interfaith. Interfaith spiritual direction is available with fr.
Div, found her spiritual ministry through her painting and her quaker practice of listening in prayerful silence for the still, small, voice of god 1 kings 19. This is a program designed for those who feel called to a private practice in personal, oneonone, or group supervision. Chis interfaith spiritual direction program is designed for those called to private practice with oneonone or groups from a variety of faith. The chaplaincy institute is both an interfaith seminary and an interfaith community located in berkeley, california. And when they find it, they often find that it does not provide easy answers as they had hoped. If youre still interested in receiving spiritual direction, i suggest looking for a spiritual director near you through the spiritual directors international seek and find guide. We offer programs in interfaith studies for those interested in ordination as interfaith ministers andor chaplaincy. It is important to emphasize that most religious traditions have some form of training in spiritual guidance or pastoral counseling for their spiritual. Joint program for interfaith spiritual direction starr king for the. Interfaith community spiritual center leads people to live a healthy, prosperous and meaningful life by teaching the principles of truth taught and exemplified by all the master teachers. New thought minister interfaith community spiritual center. About the training onespirit interfaith foundation.
Tyndale seminary offers comprehensive training programs in both theological foundation and spiritual direction practice via tyndales certified spiritual director program. She privately provides individual and interfaith group spiritual direction. This listening led her to paint a powerful body of work called the soldier series which portrays a soldiers journey of healing from the violence of war. This implies, for example, an islamic spiritual caregiver and a christian patient. Tacheria, a yaqui word meaning inner spirit or inner journey reflects both the native southwest roots and the purpose of our center. Beginning next spring semester, merrimack will offer two new masters and two new certificate programs in spirituality, with particular emphasis on the colleges catholic and augustinian tradition as. The interfaith understanding certificate transcends traditional interfaith dialogue by placing all religions on an equal footing to learn from one another. A sourcebook for spiritual directors and other professionals providing counsel to. Interfaith house center for religious and spiritual life. Experience with interspiritual spiritual direction. We do this by developing and leading innovating, inviting programs that inspire deep, personal friendships and community engagement. A lot of people who want spiritual direction do not know that such a ministry even exists. Sdi will provide a certificate of completion for selfreporting ceus to agencies. Ici embraces the mission of transforming the atlanta metropolitan area into a model community for interfaith and intercultural understanding and collaboration.
We seek students who have a calling to be of service sharing their. Nurturing each persons freedom to walk his or her own spiritual path. Empowering one another with a deep sense of trust, love, and authenticity. Interfaith community spiritual center mesa, az mesa, az. Be inspired at the interfaith center for spiritual growth. Since 2015, the chaplaincy institute chi and starr king school for the ministry added the interfaith spiritual direction program as part of our formal affiliation. Frequently asked questions spiritual directors international. Several persons trained in spiritual direction provide opportunities for you to explore the depth of your soul. Interfaith ministers typically serve the religiously unaffiliated, designing and officiating, for example, at rituals and ceremonies to meaningfully mark lifecycle events like weddings, baby blessings, and funerals. He serves interfaith community spiritual center as associate minister. New masters, certificate offerings in spirituality. Between my first and second year of law school at the university of idaho, rev.
Students can take programs as well as long and short courses as they wish. The consciousness of humanity has big challenges to face. Interfaith programs include the annual moment of grace interfaith prayers brunch, a ramadan iftar, a diwali festival and interfaith conversations. Consider your hopes for the spiritual direction relationship. These programs are available for the individual or groups. Living in interfaith house requires a commitment to responsibly maintaining community by caring for common spaces and being present for shared time. At interfaith community services, we offer a broad continuum of wraparound services designed to help people move from insufficiency to selfsufficiency. People who are integrating spirituality, mindfulness, and contemplative practices into their professions and everyday life are welcome to participate in spiritual directors international educational programs. The interfaith student council consists of faculty, staff and students of various faiths. An introduction to interfaith spiritual guidance spiritual directors international books john r. An essential textbook for beginning spiritual directors, noticing the divine utilizes wisdom from the. If you need help or can offer help to people in our community, please contact the caring committee marilyn alf. Interfaith spiritual center spiritual direction in oregon. Whether you are a seasoned student of the course or brand new its teachings, this group will help you learn course principles and support you on your spiritual journey.
Choosing a spiritual directormentor claritas institute. This page is designed for our students, graduates, and interfaith practitioners. The franciscan renewal centers spiritual directors lay and ordained are. She is the founder and the director of the hope interfaith center, which is 501c3 spiritual wellness center located in mankato, minnesota. The council gives leadership to the coordination of all interfaith programs sponsored by sisters chapel.
The 12 credits in core theology can be completed online. In a time when religious leadership is taking many new forms to respond to needs of the day, it is vital to prepare people for these roles who are able to mindfully respond in a broad variety of religious traditions with respect, preparedness and compassion. Students of interfaith theology draw upon the entirety of the worlds wisdom traditions, allowing the many variations to enrich and inform their own understanding. This year participants came from a widely diverse group including st. Spiritual direction program certificate in spiritual. It uses bible study, prayer, rites of passage, outreach ministries and both serious and playful activities to underscore its two guiding principles. You can earn a nondenominational interfaith interspiritual ordination and also earn an m. The omrspd program offers professional skills that are simply not part of most interfaith ministry and interfaith spiritual direction training programs. Interfaith community spiritual center longtime acim studentteacher rev.
Our graduate certificate in spiritual direction is a program of 12 credits in core theology and 10 credits in the art and skills of spiritual direction, including an 8month supervised practicum. An introduction to interfaith spiritual guidance spiritual directors international books. Mennonite spiritual directors network is an association of colleagues who periodically gather for times of retreat, learning, and connecting with each other. The interfaith spiritual center serves people on a spiritual journey. Some events and classes have been moved to an online format details are on the welcome page, the classes page, and the calendar. Welcome to the spiritual guidance training institute a leading edge organization engaging in education, experiences, and relationships for practical, integrative, unitive living. Interfaith spirituality sermon given to the first unitarian church of honolulu may 15, 2016 by rev. Interfaith spiritual direction the interfaith peace project. Berkeley, and with our current training program, we now have expanded weekday.
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