Spiritual Direction (SpiDir) Program

Spiritual direction is a process which has been offered within faith traditions as a part of formation for religious professionals and selected lay leaders. During the last fifteen years training has shifted from small, independent programs to comprehensive programs housed in or affiliated with learning institutions such as Cherry Hill Seminary. Our program equips students to practice with seekers of a variety of (and no) spiritual identities. 

• Have some theological background
• Cohort-based virtual community of international learners
• Teachers from Pagan, indigenous, Catholic, Sufi, neuro-diverse, gender-diverse (and more) wisdom
• Grounded in earth-relating traditions
• Focus on building a community of accountability and support.
• Celebrating the knowledge you are whole, holy and worthy.

Who should study for the Spiritual Direction Certificate?

This CHS program is an opportunity to deepen and grow as a human, expand and clarify your faith formation, and level up as a spiritual care provider. In short, this program is for persons who:

• Have some theological background
• Cohort-based virtual community of international learners
• Teachers from Pagan, indigenous, Catholic, Sufi, neuro-diverse, gender-diverse (and more) wisdom
• Grounded in earth-relating traditions
• Focus on building a community of accountability and support.
• Celebrating the knowledge you are whole, holy and worthy.

Upon Completion

Participants receive their Spiritual Direction Certificate upon successful fulfillment of the requirements of the 24-month program. Upon completion of the program, participants will be credentialed Spiritual Companions, able to ‘hang out a shingle’ as a qualified and professionally recognized spiritual director/companion. Participants can list themselves on the Spiritual Directors International directory and upon completion of the program, participants with UU affiliation (UUSCM or other) also meet the criteria for becoming a part of the UU Spiritual Direction Network.

Want More Information on Spiritual Direction?

Head to the Spiritual Direction Certificate Program Overview page to learn more about cost, learning format, and what to expect.

Admissions are rolling (year-round) with new cohorts beginning in the fall or spring when a minimum enrollment is reached.

Ready to get started?  

Continue to the Spiritual Direction Certificate Admissions Process page.