Ignatian Spiritual Direction Formation
for the 21st Century
Program Curriculum
The Four Yearly Themes
This program is grounded in the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the Ignatian method of spiritual direction. The theological underpinnings of each year of formation correspond to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Candidates may enter in any themed year. It is not necessary for candidates to have had experience with Ignatian spirituality or, for that matter, the Spiritual Exercises to enter and engage in this formation program.
I
CONVERSION
Rediscovering the Meaning of Sin and Grace
Introduction to Scripture; the Enneagram; issues in spiritual direction; supervised practice of spiritual direction
II
CHRISTOLOGY
Exploring the Contemporary Meaning of Jesus
Major themes of Scripture; discernment; issues in spiritual direction; supervised practice of spiritual direction
III
KENOSIS
Christian Anthropology and
the Paschal Mystery
Faith development; sexuality; the Christian journey; issues in spiritual direction; supervised practice of spiritual direction
IV
God in All Things
Models of Church, Sacramentality,
Social Justice
History of Christian spirituality; dreamwork; issues in spiritual direction; supervised practice of spiritual direction