Ripon College, Cuddesdon, Oxford has let us know about a new one-year, certificated spiritual direction course, drawing on the wisdom of the saints. It is entitled “Ancient Pathways New Perspectives“. It will run during the academic year 2021-22 and will be part-taught by Dr Edward Howells, who will be known to many Heythrop alumni. More information is available at https://www.ancientpathways-newperspectives.org/. The closing date for applications is 31st July 2021.
Looks good. I did my training with SPIDIR see their website for a course starting in September. spidir.org.uk.
Yes, this course is really an out-crop of SPIDIR. Rev. Joanna Gallant and her husband Nick Gallant now teach the SPIDIR training course for spiritual directors (which I also did myself). This is a sort of second year follow-on, with a particular emphasis on historical spiritual writers, looking at their writings, and applying it in practical direction situations.
Please note that this course will now be taught online, not in person (by popular demand): see https://www.ancientpathways-newperspectives.org/ (website as above)