Training
The West Virginia Institute for Spirituality (WVIS) is committed to training competent spiritual directors and supervisors in both Ignatian and Adrian van Kaam, C.S.Sp.’s Formative Spirituality.
All of our programs are guided by Spiritual Directors International’s (SDI) five principles. Programs offered, including links to brochures and applications are listed below.
QUESTIONS: Do you have a question? Please email our Executive Director at exec.director@wvis.org.
Spiritual Direction Initial Training Program
This is a 3-semester training available through Zoom that includes Spiritual Direction Theory, Dynamics of Group Spiritual Direction and Advanced Peer Training.
Advanced Certificate in Spiritual Direction Supervision
This program is for experienced spiritual directors and includes four modules over two weekends plus a supervised practicum.
Certificate in Facilitating Ignatian Retreats / Training Dynamics of Group Programs
This program is designed for experienced spiritual directors. This program facilitates continuing education and training in the specific areas of leading Ignatian Directed Retreats and offering Group Spiritual Direction.
19th Annotation Retreat in Daily Life
This Advanced Certificate consists of lectures, required reading, group process, theological reflection and formational experiences. Emphasis is placed on the role of the spiritual director and the essentials elements of discernment. It is open to directors who have been in ministry for a minimum of one year.
WVIS is a 501 (c)(3).
Contact
1601 Virginia Street East
Charleston, West Virginia 25311
304.345.0926 (main)
304.345.8206 (fax)
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