Training
Emmaus School of Spiritual Formation has been developed for those seeking
EMMAUS SCHOOL OF FORMATION
Each course has, at its core, an understanding that God is active in the lives of each student and Emmaus has the opportunity to be a part of that formation.
All courses for the 2020-2021 academic year will be offered ONLINE, given the COVID-19 restrictions and risks presented to students and instructors.
Applications are now being accepted for the Emmaus School of Spiritual Direction (SSD).
Due to COVID-19, all courses will be offered ONLINE for 2020-2021 academic year.
Apply now and become a student of the Emmaus Learning Community.
First Course: Soul-Shaping Experiences: Foundations of Spiritual Formation SF001
CERTIFICATES WE OFFER
Certificate in Spiritual Formation
2-YEAR PROGRAM
The Emmaus Spiritual Formation Certificate is a 2-year, 6-course part-time educational program designed to provide opportunities for personal spiritual growth, a foundational understanding of Christian spiritual formation and an introduction to the ministry of spiritual direction. This program or its equivalent are prerequisites for the one-year spiritual direction certificate. Courses are normally a hybrid of online learning and a residency.
Certificate Description
A Certificate of Spiritual Formation is awarded after successful completion of the 6 courses of the first two years. A Certificate of Spiritual Direction is awarded after successful completion of the four spiritual-direction specific courses (Introduction to Spiritual Direction and the 3 courses of the third year). Normally, students must complete the first two years before applying to enter the third year which includes supervised spiritual direction of others.
Courses are offered in a hybrid format with work throughout the semester being done individually (such as reading and spiritual direction), online (including forums and video classes) and one weekend residency-retreat (Friday afternoon to Sunday with intensive classes, communal worship and meals at a Retreat Centre). The Fall semester goes from September to November, the Winter semester from January to March, and the Spring session from April to June. Courses are sequential, allowing for the development of cohort relationships as part of the formational process.
Emmaus Certificate Program follows the guidelines for training program of Spiritual Directors International. It is not a degree-granting institution. Instructors have graduate level theological education, are trained spiritual directors, and have extensive ministry experience.
Requirements
- Successful application submission
- Students are expected to be in spiritual direction, for the duration of the program
Learned Outcomes include
- A foundational understanding of the process and importance of spiritual formation—individually and corporately
- An understanding and purpose of the practice of key spiritual disciplines
- A foundational understanding of the historical place and practice of spiritual direction in the Christian church
- An understanding of the purpose and practice of spiritual direction and group spiritual direction
- An understanding of the importance of spiritual direction in the church community
- An introduction the practice and supervision of spiritual direction
Course Breakdown
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Soul-Shaping Experiences: FOUNDATIONS OF CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL FORMATION
Instructor: Paul Bramer
Season: Fall
This course is now open for registration.
Course: September 1 – November 30, 2020
Course offered fully ONLINE
Introduces definitions, motifs, frameworks, means, and issues in Christian spiritual formation, including an introduction to spiritual direction. The topic and format creates opportunities for deepening and expanding your understanding and experience of personal spiritual formation and facilitating the spiritual growth of others. Learning activities include selected readings, online discussions, short writing assignments, individual spiritual direction, and classes, and group direction.
Sequence: 1st Year | Course code: SF001
Fee: $715 earlybird, payable August 1, 2020
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SOUL-SHAPING WORDS: THE ROLE OF SCRIPTURE IN SPIRITUAL FORMATION
Instructor: Freda Ng
Season: Winter
Course: January 1 – April 30, 2021
Course Offered fully ONLINE
Reviews the theology of the role of Scripture in the Christian spiritual formation as well as leads the participants to understand and practice varied ways of engaging Scripture for transformation. Topics include academic versus devotional approaches to Scripture, meditation on scripture, the practice of Lectio Divina, gospel imagination, the use of Psalms in formation, inductive Bible study. The topics and exercises are designed to create opportunities for the participants to expand their relationship with Scripture and to gain skills to facilitate formational interaction with scripture. This course utilizes selected readings, lecture, class discussion, guided experience, sharing, prayer and spiritual direction.
Sequence: 1st Year | Course code: SF002.
Fee: $715 early-bird payable by December 1, 2020
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Soul-Shaping Traditions: PRAYER AND FORMATION THROUGHOUT CHURCH HISTORY
Instructor: Paul Bramer
Season: Winter
Course: January 1 – March 31, 2021
Course Offered fully ONLINE
Spiritual formation, practices and direction take place within certain religious contexts and spiritual traditions. There are a number of different traditions in the Christian faith each with their own historical development and distinct understanding of spiritual growth, prayer, and spiritual direction. This course surveys a number of historical and contemporary expressions of Christian faith including why they developed, how they vary in their understanding of the initiation, goal, and process of spiritual growth. We will consider how we engage in formation and direction of self, others, and our community in light of these various models. The course will have a special emphasis on prayer and the contemplative tradition. Course Sequence: 2nd Year | Course Code: SF003
Fee: $715 earlybird, payable by December 1, 2021
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Soul-Shaping Discernment: DISCERNMENT IN DIRECTION AND AS A WAY OF LIFE
Instructor: Rev. Ouida Pihulyk, DMin.
Season: Fall
This course is now open for registration.
Course: September 1 – November 30
Course Offered fully ONLINE
Introduces discernment from the context of relationality, exploring our relationship with God as the very place where true discernment unfolds and where all decisions are a natural outflow. The practice of discernment will be grounded in theology, understood within different traditions (e.g., Ignatian), applied to spiritual direction, and practiced by making space for the formation of our hearts through prayer, reflection and conversations.
Sequence: 2nd Year; Course code: SF004Fee: $715 earlybird, payable by August 1, 2020
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Soul-Shaping Practices: LIVING THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES
Instructor: TBA
Season: Spring
Course Date: April 1 – June 15, 2021
Course Offered fully ONLINE
Explores various disciplines, means, or practices that have been employed in the Judeo-Christian tradition over the centuries for the purpose of cultivating an awareness of and responsiveness to the presence of God. The place and purpose of the disciplines within the life of the individual and community will be reviewed and assessed. Students will practice a discipline of their choice, observing and reflecting on their experience.
Sequence: 1st Year | Course code: SF005
Fee: $715 earlybird, payable by March 1, 2021
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Soul-Shaping Direction: INTRODUCTION TO SPIRITUAL DIRECTION 1
Instructor: Sandra Broadus
Season: Spring
Course: April 1 – June 15, 2021
Course Offered fully ONLINE
Introduces and begins to train candidates in the art and practice of spiritual accompaniment. Participants will learn about the persons, process and practice of guiding fellow pilgrims deeper in faith, hope, and love in Christ. The content and format provide an opportunity for an expanded knowledge and experience of the ministry through in-class practice of supervised spiritual direction, online and residential classes, forum discussions, group spiritual exercises, and the supervised practice of spiritual direction. Participants will learn critical skills for the practice, through practical teaching, experiential learning, and supervision of their practice.
Course Sequence: 2nd Year | Course Code: SF006
Fee: $715 earlybird payable by March 1, 2021
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Certificate in Spiritual Direction
1-YEAR PROGRAM
The Emmaus Spiritual Direction Certificate is 4-course, 1½ year part-time educational program designed to provide opportunity to develop the attitudes, skills, and knowledge for a ministry of spiritual direction. Emmaus’ Certificate in Spiritual Formation or its equivalent are prerequisites for the one-year spiritual direction certificate. Courses are normally a hybrid of online learning and a residency and include supervised spiritual directing. The first course of the sequence is also part of the Certificate in Spiritual Formation.
Course Breakdown
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Spiritual Direction 2: MODELS AND PRACTICE
Instructor: Sandra Broadus
Season: Fall
Course Date: September 1 – November 30, 2020
Course Offered fully ONLINE
Introduces participants to various approaches to spiritual direction including the Evangelical and Ignatian traditions. The course includes a practicum which involves training, offering direction to others, peer supervision, and individual supervision. A separate application and admission are required to take the third year.
Course Sequence: 3rd Year | Course Code: SF007.Fee: $715 earlybird, payable by August 1, 2020
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Spiritual Direction 3: PSYCHO-SPIRITUALITY AND SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Instructor: Multiple
Season: Winter
This course is now open for registration.
Course: January 1 – March 30, 2021
Course Offered fully ONLINE
Addresses an approach to understanding the human soul, integrating psychological and spiritual insights. Various topics will be covered and may include aspects of the psyche, emotional issues, dreamwork, personality, the Enneagram and working with those who are different from us culturally and in other ways. The course includes a continuation of the spiritual direction practicum which involves offering direction to others, peer supervision, and individual supervision.
Course Sequence: 3rd Year | Course Code: SF008Fee: $715 earlybird, payable by December 1, 2020
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Spiritual Direction 4: HEALING- AND SELF-CARE IN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Instructor: Multiple
Season: Spring
Course: April 1 – June 15, 2021
Course Offered fully ONLINE
Introduces healing care and related ministry and may include guidance on companioning the bereaved, those in recovery from addiction, or other special conditions and situations. The course includes a review of the ministerial and professional expectations of the spiritual director and self-care. The course includes a continuation of the spiritual direction practicum which involves offering direction to others, peer supervision, and individual supervision. Course Sequence: 3rd Year| Course Code: SF009
Fee: $715 earlybird payable by March 1, 2021
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Certificate Description
Requirements
- Successful completion of the 2-year Spiritual Formation Studies Program or equivalent
- Students are expected to be in spiritual direction, for the duration of the program
Learned Outcomes include
- A clear understanding of the process and importance of spiritual formation—individually and corporately
- An understanding and purpose of the practice of key spiritual disciplines
- A foundational understanding of the historical place and practice of spiritual direction in the Christian church
- An understanding of the importance of spiritual direction in the church community
- An understanding and experience of the nuances of the spiritual direction relationship
- An understanding of the current context of spiritual direction and issues facing spiritual directors today
