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Seminaries and Schools of Theology
Church Divinity School of the Pacific
CDSP is the only Episcopal seminary in west of the Rocky Mountains. In addition to the seminary, they offer continuing education through the Center for Anglican Learning and Life (CALL).Vancouver School of Theology
VST provides continuing education through the Chalmers Institute. They are known for their Summer School, which offers two week courses at the Th. M. level, and for their Diploma and Certificate programs in Christian Spirituality. VST also hosts the Native Ministries Consortium Summer School.Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry
Seattle University sponsors the Continuing Education Network (CEN), which hosts the Theological Colloquium and publishes a quarterly newsletter listing a wide variety of continuing education events throughout the Puget Sound area and beyond. Seattle University's Home Page is here, or you can go directly to the School of Theology and Ministry. Look also at their 'Scripture and Leadership Training' [SALT] program, which can be found through this same link. It is a great program for folks who want to do basic scripture study and deal with it's relationship to their lives and implications for their ministriesGraduate Theological Union
The GTU is a consortium of interdependent theological schools, affiliated centers, and program units joined in a venture of faith in God, one another, and the future. It is a faith and learning community of Protestant and Roman Catholic schools committed to a partnership with one another, with Orthodox, Jewish, Buddhist, and other centers of learning, and with the University of California, Berkeley. At the GTU, theological education is rooted in the study of sacred texts, spiritual and intellectual disciplines, and pastoral formation.Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Direction Training Programs
The Priory Spirituality Center
Listening with the Spirit: Formation in the Art of Spiritual Direction. This is a two-year experiential formation program for those interested in discerning a call to the ministry of spiritual direction. This and other programs described on their website.Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Portland
Seeking God in the 21st Century and Education for Spiritual Direction. This is a three-year curriculum designed for serious seekers, educators in the church, and those seeking education in spiritual direction. Facilitated the The Rev. Canon Marianne Wells Borg, with additional guest speakers serving the curriculum. More info.Vancouver School of Theology
Pacific Jubilee Program. This is a two-year spiritual formation program for those interested in discerning a call to the ministry of spiritual direction. For information contact http://www.vst.edu/chalmers/pjp.php .UMC Academy for Spiritual Formation
During each two-year academy, a total of sixteen courses are offered. These courses offer insights into the history and development of Christian Spirituality. Over the course of the two years, two topics per session are examined. Topics include "The Spirituality of the Psalms," "Early Christian Spirituality," "Healing and Wholeness," and more.Education for Ministry (EFM)
Education for Ministry, affectionately known as EFM, is a program of theological education-at-a-distance of the School of Theology of the University of the South. Students sign up one year at a time for this four-year program. It covers the basics of a theological education in the Old and New Testaments, church history, liturgy, and theology. Students meet regularly, usually once a week, in seminars under the guidance of trained mentors. The program grants a certificate at the completion of the four years and 18 Continuing Education Units for each year's work.Ongoing Lecture Series
Plymouth Congregational Church offers the Plymouth Pulpit Series, ongoing lectures by guest speakers. Visit their site and check the "What's New" link.Retreat Centers and Workshops
The Priory Spirituality Center at Lacey
Sleeping Lady
Their mission: To provide a year-round retreat where nature, performing arts, outdoor recreation, and healthful dining inspire reverence for Earth's life-giving wellspring. www.sleepinglady.comGrunewald Guild, Leavenworth
"The Grunewald Guild campus nestles amidst sweet smelling ponderosa pine on the edge of the Wenatchee River in the Plain Valley approximately 30 minutes north of Leavenworth, WA. In this place where faith and art swirl intertwined, community gathers within the changing beauty of a mountain landscape. Snowcapped peaks, rushing waters, and golden meadows welcome, inspire, and create an environment in which to risk, to learn, to grow, to change forever touched." www.artfaith.comCloud Mountain
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center, located in rural Southwest Washington, is a non-sectarian center hosting residential retreats year-round. Recognized in TIME Magazine as one of the premier "Dharma Centers" in the United States, we are dedicated to providing opportunities for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike to deepen and enrich their spiritual lives. www.cloudmountain.orgWomanSpirit Center
A gathering place near Seattle, Washington, which nuture's women's spirituality and transformational development. A variety of experiences include education, skill building, healing, reflection, self-expression, prayer, Reiki, Yoga and leadership development in women. 18528 SE 58th St., Issaquah, WA 98027-8511.Phone: 425/641-1527
Email: womanspiritoncm@hotmail.com
womanspirit.bigstep.com
Contemplative Prayer
Contemplative Outreach NW
Contemplative Outreach Northwest is committed to teaching centering prayer and creating other events that come to our assistance in the practice of prayer that renews the contemplative dimension of the Gospel in everyday life.Center for Spiritual Development
Other
Life Long Learning Opportunities
This is a website sponsored by the Episcopal church,
the Lutheran [ELCA] church and the United Methodist church. It offers
a searchable database of learning
opportunities that allows you to locate learning opportunities throughout
the world.
Spirituality and Health Magazine
The magazine now has a website that includes
(among other things) a number of free E-courses.See www.spiritualityhealth.com.
Follow the 'E-COURSES' link at the top of the home page.
StillPoint Nashville
StillPoint Nashville's website has a variety of
link to programs in Spiritual Direction
and Contemplative Prayer. Visit their
home page and browse through information on Labyrinths, Prayer Windows
(also addresses art and prayer) and other resources, including on-line
Lectio, Stations of the Cross, Centering Prayer, etc.
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