The Program

Revised August 10, 2011

(Note: the entire program described below is undergoing some revisions.  A final description of the entire course of study will be available soon.  In the meantime, individual certificate courses will be offered. )

The thirty-six credit Certificate Program in InterSpiritual Wisdom

• Combines meaningful study with spiritual exploration and practice.
• Taught by a core faculty of spiritual teachers, each authenticated in their respective.
• Can be completed in two years with possible longer term flexibility.
• Each theme offers approximately one-hundred hours of instruction for to each student.
• An extensive, interactive online learning environment.

The Four Themes

• Theme 1. Founding Principles: Encountering the Eternal Questions of Meaning
• Theme. Transformation: Models and Maps for the Individual Spiritual Journey
• Theme 3.  Engaged Spirituality: Purposes and Examples of Spiritual Engagement in Society
• Theme 4.  Personal Commitment: An InterSpiritual Paradigm for Personal and Global Transformation.

Intensives

• The Certificate course of study will require a required six-day intensive.  It will be scheduled was the total enrollment is fixed.
• Each semester includes optional weekend intensive retreats with individual teachers.
• Each Intensive includes presentations, discussions, music, movement, meditation, journaling, and contemplation.
• Each Intensive includes individual sessions with faculty and administrative building with fellow students.

Courses

Each semester is comprised of three course offerings.

• Course 1. A survey course on the semester theme taught at each semester intensive.
• Course 2. An team-taught course on the semester theme.
• Course 3. A practicum of spiritual training including spiritual exercises, contemplation, meditation and worship.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition fees are presently being revised.  For individual course fees, please refer to each course presently being offered.
These amounts do not include the costs of travel, lodging, meals, and books.

Scholarships and Loans

We have a limited need-based scholarship program. If you are interested in applying for financial aid, please fill out the preliminary financial aid form available on our site.

Primary Locations

• Aspen, Colorado
• La Casa de Maria in Montecito, Santa Barbara, California
• Additional locations for special retreats and programs