Spiritual Conversation 2021-2022
This course is not running in next year
If you would like to be added to the waiting list, or to discuss other possible options, please contact sccourse@epiphanygroup.org.uk
For whom is the course intended?
There is increasing interest in the spiritual journey and how it relates to living faithfully in today’s world. This speaks of a need for people skilled in spiritual conversation, living out this ministry in a variety of ways. This course builds on the foundation course Growth in Prayer and Reflective Living and is a training programme for accompanying others on their inner journey, alongside continuing self-development. For some, this course may lead on to training in spiritual direction.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have completed Growth in Prayer and Reflective Living, or a comparable course, or have made the full Ignatian Spiritual Exercises.
Consideration may be given to applicants with equivalent experience which includes knowledge of different ways of praying and basic Ignatian discernment. Applicants are required to be receiving regular spiritual direction and preferably have experience of an individually guided retreat.
Practice in spiritual conversation
Participants are expected to be accompanying others in their spiritual journey, so as to be able to apply course learning, and to reflect about this experience in small groups and with their tutor. On a practical level this means meeting for spiritual conversation with 2 people on a regular basis during the course.
Course content
Module 1 Introduction to Spiritual Conversation Listening Skills
Module 2 Personal Prayer – Ways of Praying
Module 3 Discernment according to St Ignatius
Module 4 Spiritual Conversation
Method
The programme is experience-based and uses small groups, role plays, case studies, personal reflection, input and discussion as methods of learning.
There is one written assignment for each module.
Attendance
Participants are expected to attend all sessions. If a session is missed due to illness or unforeseen events, they are expected to cover the teaching and material missed by meeting with at least one other participant.
Venue
This course will start online for all participants.
Depending on circumstances it may be possible for some participants to do some aspects of the course face to face in Edinburgh.
Dates and Times for 2020-21
Tuesday evenings 7-9 (or 9.30) pm with four Saturdays 2-5.30pm
- Tuesdays
6, 13, 27 Oct
3, 10, 17, 24 Nov
1, 8, 15 Dec
12, 19, 26 Jan
2, 16, 23 Feb
2, 9, 16,23 March
20, 27 April
4, 11 May - Saturdays
3 Oct
16 Jan
27 Feb
8 May
Spiritual Direction
Participants are expected to be receiving regular spiritual direction, and to have this in place before the course begins. We may be able to help you find a spiritual director if necessary.
Applications
This course is now full for 2020-21.
If you would like to be added to the waiting list, or to discuss other possible options, please contact sccourse@epiphanygroup.org.uk
This course will not run in 2021-22
Fees:
£610
A registration fee of £50, deductible from the total cost, is payable when an applicant is accepted. The balance may be paid in instalments.
Bursaries
The Epiphany Group (EG) is keen that no-one should be excluded from our courses for financial
reasons. We encourage applicants to seek funding from other sources and can offer suggestions on this.
Please contact us for further information.
There is also a limited EG Bursary and Development Fund, supported by donations, which is available to those in need of assistance.
Application Form
Application for Bursary (DOCX)