A transformational journey of discipleship focused on helping you develop vocational excellence in your current or desired context – all on your time and from wherever you are.
This non-credit bearing certificate of completion provides unique training for anyone desiring to “listen people to life” on their spiritual journeys.
The Listening People to Life Training in Spiritual Direction certificate of completion can be integrated into the Kairos Master of Arts program. Additional admissions materials, costs, and coursework are required for participation at the master’s level.
A cohort session will begin on September 11, 2025, and conclude in May 2026 for individuals who meet two of the following requirements:
By inviting Kairos to walk on this journey with you, you’re seizing a unique opportunity to deepen your faith while simultaneously developing the content, character, and craft to flourish in your vocation. You will meet with a certified spiritual director of your choosing, participate in cohort sessions which will provide insight and challenges in theological hospitality, the ministry of listening, and encouragement.
Listening People to Life: Training in Spiritual Direction consists of these areas of study:
Session I
History of Spiritual Direction
The Human Experience of God
Spiritual Formation
Spiritual Narrative
Discernment
Evaluating Experiences of God
Session II
Spirituality and Personality
Contemplative Listening
Prayer Methods
Scripture in Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Classics
Gender and Spirituality
Spirituality and Sexuality
Session III
Faith Development Stages
Suffering and Direction
Psychology and Spiritual Direction
Resistance and Transference
Spiritual Direction and Ethics
Noticing Theological Themes
Developing a Spiritual Direction Practice
Scriptural Skills in Sacred Listening
Session IV
Verbatim Tools for Spiritual Direction
Self-Care
Creating Meaningful Questions
Peer Group Supervision
Spiritual Formation in the Church
Preparing and Leading Retreats
Sabbath and Celebration Retreat
Listening People to Life is offered via Zoom. There is no residency requirement for this certificate program. The 2025 one-year cohort will meet on Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 12 Noon Central.
This certificate of completion requires an interview prior to admission.
This certificate of completion for Training in Spiritual Direction requires participation in a number of activities, projects, and tasks and focuses on the following competencies.
We’d love to help you discern if this is the next best step for you. Start a conversation with us today or check out our “Discerning Your Calling” step-by-step guide.
Ready to move forward? Here are a few things you’ll need to get started (more details in the catalog).