Spiritual Direction - Neumann University

Spiritual Direction from Neumann University is a Campus Master Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. If you find yourself in serious and spiritual conversations ? in formal or informal settings ? then you may be experiencing a call to become a spiritual director. If others are seeking you out for support, guidance, and understanding as they follow the lead of God?s spirit, then you could benefit by coming into the spiritual direction program at Neumann University . Spiritual Direction is a conversation in which one person assists another to recognize and respond to God?s presence and action. When brought to spiritual direction all of our relationships hold the potential to deepen and enrich our very being. Our dedicated and experienced faculty can assist you in describing, interpreting, and evaluating your own experience so you can guide others through the same process. All facets of the program focus on ecumenical and interfaith spiritual ministry to equip you to help those who desire to live reflectively and respond to life?s challenges. In particular, education for the role of the director (such as midwife or companion) involves practice and assessment of theological/spiritual and psychological methods for understanding the spiritual journey. We are an ecumenical group of women and men exploring diverse spiritual traditions and practicing the art of spiritual companioning. As an adult learning community, we challenge, support, and encourage one another as we journey through faith. The spiritual direction program at Neumann University welcomes experienced and aspiring directors into a vibrant learning community to practice the art of spiritual companioning. Spiritual direction is all about relationships: with God, ourselves, our family, our church, with those we love, and those we find hard to love, and with our earth and our place in the universe. Currently, our graduates are: Providing one-on-one and group spiritual direction and supervision Ministering and directing at retreats and centers of spirituality In campus ministry and international mission centers Involved in peace and justice education Teaching in religious education programs Ministering in hospices and tending to the spiritual needs of the underserved Facilitating labyrinth experiences Developing programs in lay leadership, spiritual formation and companioning for their respective denominations View more details on Neumann University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.