Spirituality Certificate Programme: Journeying with Heart & Soul
Journeying with Heart & Soul
A Spirituality Certificate Programme
Online Virtual Programme
An opportunity for enrichment and learning in spiritually challenging times.
Journeying with Heart and Soul
This programme will provide an opportunity to renew your soul, expand your heart and enliven your spirit. The content explores spirituality and soul. You will be inspired to enter more deeply into the spiritual dimension of life. You will uncover some of the riches at the heart of the Christian mystical tradition and discover an inclusive spirituality shared across traditions. It is an enrichment programme that blends psycho-spiritual perspectives and practices for spiritual enrichment and development. You will be invited to reflect on your own expression of spirituality, explore spirit and soul, learn from Christian mystics and ancient eastern wisdom and nurture your creative spirit. Module content is introductory and seeks to open participants to wanting to learn more. The programme is an invitation to live courageously from the heart and a more authentic soulful life.
Programme Delivery
The programme is delivered on the An Croí Learning Platform, and participants are given private access to the resources, which include video and audio presentations, reading material, suggested contemplative practices and reflection questions. It is structured into four modules with each module consisting of four sessions. The format allows for self-directed and self-paced learning. While participating in the programme you are invited to a optional live Zoom integration session with your soul companion tutor. (Integration session is either one-to-one or in small group, depending of numbers following the programme at a given time.)
The aim of this programme is:
- To facilitate exploring spirituality and living with soul
- To explore some of the wisdom found in the Christian mystical tradition
- To explore the notion of soul
- To promote psycho-spiritual development and self understanding
- To nurture a commitment to soul work
- To provide a springboard for the An Croí training in Spiritual Guidance.
- To foster potential for living an authentic life and connecting with Divine Source.
Suitable Participants
- This programme is suitable for anyone who wishes to be nourished spiritually.
- It is suitable for those who want to explore their own spirituality, are open to soul work and interested in developing a mature spirituality.
- It is suitable for those who wish to develop a foundation in spirituality for further cognate training.
Module Titles & Themes
Components for each module are posted over a four week period or at the pace of the participant. Participants are encouraged to keep a reflective and creative learning journal. For the purpose of certification, participants are invited to submit a creative reflection journal at the conclusion of the programme.
- Exploring Spirit x 4 sessions
- Exploring Spirituality
- Introduction to the Christian Mystical Tradition
- Introduction to some Christian Mystics
- Exploring Soul x 4 sessions
- Explore an understanding of Soul
- Soulful Living
- Healing the wounded soul
- Exploring Chakra System x 4 sessions
- Explore the Chakra System
- The Power of Creativity
- Psycho-Spiritual Wisdom for self-understanding
- A Contemplative Heart x 4 sessions
- Developing A Contemplative Heart
- Prayer & Contemplative Practices
- Journey to the Centre of the Heart
Programme Requirements
The programme is open to anyone interested in exploring spirituality and ways of living with soul. Participants are expected to engage fully with the online learning platform. The certificate is awarded to those who complete a reflection journal after completing all modules. There are no formal educational requirements to participate, and there are no exams.
Programme Investment:
Investment: €450 Payable in two instalments
Applications
To apply for this programme, download the application form from the An Croí Website , http://www.ancroi.ie, and either email or post it to An Croí. Upon receipt of the application, the programme director will follow up with a one-to-one conversation.
Soul Companions Key Tutor: Carmel Boyle
Co-Tutors: Dr. Geraldine Holton,
Specialist guest presenters are invited to contribute to module themes.