This course is designed for those called to the ministry of spiritual direction in the Christian tradition. It is structured to enable students to clarify their own frames of reference, develop interpersonal skills specific to spiritual direction, and experientially and academically consider the purposes and nuances of spiritual direction. In-class lecture, discussion, and practice of spiritual direction will be incorporated into synchronous sessions.
Prerequisite: Restricted to IPS Spiritual Direction Students.
Outcomes: More deeply understand and articulate one¿s own spirituality and its influence in one¿s practice of spiritual direction; Identify and explain key components and considerations for the practice of spiritual direction; Engage in meaningful ways with doing spiritual direction with individuals from different identities, communities, and ideologies and how this impacts the practice of spiritual direction; and Demonstrate interpersonal maturity and active listening skills in the context of spiritual direction.
Prerequisite: Restricted to IPS Spiritual Direction Students.
Outcomes: More deeply understand and articulate one¿s own spirituality and its influence in one¿s practice of spiritual direction; Identify and explain key components and considerations for the practice of spiritual direction; Engage in meaningful ways with doing spiritual direction with individuals from different identities, communities, and ideologies and how this impacts the practice of spiritual direction; and Demonstrate interpersonal maturity and active listening skills in the context of spiritual direction.