Spiritual Paths Institute

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Students and Teachers with Father Thomas Keating, August 2009 Photo by Charles Abbott

The Spiritual Paths Institute curriculum on InterSpiritual Wisdom is a course of study with respected teachers of contemplative wisdom and applied spirituality that combines intellect, heart, and spiritual practice.  It was developed by an InterSpiritual team of exceptional teachers, each authenticated within their respective traditions. The program is based on an intellectual inquiry and contemplative experience of the teachings of the world’s sacred traditions combined with personally mentored spiritual practice.

The program entails four semesters, each beginning with a six-day intensive retreat followed by distance learning in a tutorial and small group format. The four semester themes are: Founding Principles (Metaphysics), Maps of Transformation, Engaged Spirituality, and Global Vision-Personal Commitment.

Students will gain an understanding of the world’s spiritual traditions, develop their own spiritual paths, and learn to apply InterSpiritual Wisdom to their personal, professional, and community lives. Our students range in age from 24 – 84.  They learn to apply this wisdom to their professions including education, business, medicine, health care, environment, social work, psychology, consciousness studies, science, law, government, ministry, chaplaincy, media, and the arts.