Certificate in Spiritual Direction
Deepen Your Calling. Companion Others in Faith.
The Certificate in Spiritual Direction is a non-credit program for individuals called to the Ministry of spiritual companionship. Through a cohort model, students grow in prayerful listening, theological reflection, and contemplative practice.
The program prepares certificate graduates to serve as spiritual directors in both individual and group settings, integrating prayerful presence, discernment, and practical ministry tools.
What is Spiritual Direction?
Spiritual direction is a prayerful, confidential practice where a trained companion helps others notice and respond to God’s presence in one’s life.
Is this program for you?
You may be called to spiritual direction if you:
- Feel drawn to accompany others in their spiritual lives with compassion and prayerful presence.
- Listen deeply and without judgment, and others often seek you out for guidance or conversation about faith.
- Desire to deepen your own spiritual life through contemplative practice and theological reflection.
- Sense a call to ministry beyond preaching or teaching – a ministry of presence, discernment, and spiritual companionship.
If any of these resonate with you, this program may be your next faithful step.
Program Formats
Arkansas –
- New cohorts are established every October.
- Cohorts meet 2x/year (May and October) for 4-day training sessions.
- Retreats are held at Mount Eagle Retreat Center in Clinton, Arkansas.
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Dallas –
- No new cohorts are being accepted currently.
- Cohorts meet 3x/year (January, May, and September) for 2-day training sessions over a 3-year period.
- Courses are held at The Perkins School of Theology in Prothro Hall.
What you will gain
- Skills in prayerful listening and discernment to help others recognize God’s presence in daily life.
- Training in spiritual disciplines and direction practices, including both individual and group settings.
- Theological and practical grounding to distinguish spiritual direction from pastoral care and therapy.
- Tools to engage creativity, embodiment, and the Holy Spirit in the spiritual growth of yourself and others.
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