Internship in
Spiritual Direction

Program Requirements & Content

Academic Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Arts degree or its equivalent
  • Archdiocesan Certificate in Pastoral Ministry or its equivalent

Personal

  • A developing relationship with God and a commitment to journeying in faith
  • An interest in the ministry of spiritual direction
  • A willingness to be in spiritual direction
  • A completed Application Form
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts of all college credits
  • A personal interview with the program staff members

Program Content

Classes:

  • Growth and Development in the Spiritual Life
  • Integration of Spirituality and Psychology
  • History of Christian Spirituality

Spiritual Direction Practicum:

  • Intern Spiritual Direction Practice
  • Case Studies in Spiritual Direction
  • Individual Supervision
  • Process Skills Development

Integrating Seminar:

  • Issues in Spiritual Direction

The staff strongly recommends that during the two-year period the Interns participate in a Directed Retreat experience and the annual Colloquium for Spiritual Directors.