Contemplative Spirituality Programs

Your daily life as prayer.

Keating reminds us that God does not know how to be absent from us. Our thoughts are what separate us from God in our most ordinary actions. Contemplative spirituality means fully engaging with the world and making choices rooted in our relationship with God.

Join one of the Contemplative Spirituality Programs at the Center for Lifelong Learning.

Certificate in Contemplative Spiritual Direction

Sensing a call to accompany others on their spiritual path through compassionate listening?

Join the transformative journey of the Spiritual Direction program at Columbia Theological Seminary, which is focused on spiritual formation and experiential learning. The program is complemented by individual and group supervision. Let this program cultivate your receptivity to God and your ability to accompany others on their spiritual walks. Click HERE to learn more.

Certificate in Contemplative Spiritual Formation

Are you seeking to deepen your connection with God and guide others along their journeys?

Explore one of three concentrations:

General: Enrich your spiritual insights and growth through diverse elective courses.

Spirituality in the Second Half of Life: Whether you are entering this phase or supporting others on this journey, discover a profound spiritual outlook and tools to navigate life’s second half.

Contemplative Living: Are you drawn to the contemplative dimension of Christian teachings and practices? Experience everyday life as prayer by integrating spiritual practices into daily activities.

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Certificate in Contemplative Retreat Facilitation

Does your contemplative heart yearn to create a sacred space for others during retreats? Receive step-by-step mentoring on how to help others engage in God’s presence.

This program is based on Thomas Keating’s teachings on the Centering Prayer Method, Human Condition, and other contemplative practices. Join us and become a facilitator of life-giving prayer retreat experiences.

To learn more, email lifelonglearning@ctsnet.edu.