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Spiritual Direction

“Spiritual direction is the contemplative practice of helping another person or group to awaken to the mystery called God in all of life, and to respond to that discovery in a growing relationship of freedom and commitment.”

 James Keegan, SJ, Roman Catholic, USA, on behalf of the 2005 Coordinating Council of Spiritual Directors International

               

All graduates of HU develop the skills necessary to become Spiritual Direction consultants.  The HU program offers a Special Emphasis Track devoted to instruction in concepts and modalities useful for Spiritual Direction.  Courses in this Track include studies in holistic medicine, energy medicine, personal development, transpersonal psychology, principles of spiritual direction, and holistic healing.  Many of the university’s programs of study emphasize awakening to the mystery of spirit through meditative and contemplative practices.  Spiritual direction is not specific to any religious tradition, but supports the life-enhancing spiritual dimensions of all major religions and traditions.

           

HU students experience a rich program of learning that ensures their

ability to act as ecumenical spiritual directors for others.