Schedule and Teaching Style
Accommodate Adult Learners

Over the years, we have  found that people studying subjects in the realm of spirituality learn best in a contemplative atmosphere, one that emphasizes not simply information but personal and professional transformation.  This is the spirit in which we conduct supervision training.

Rather than expecting students to be away from their work for weeks at a time, Together in the Mystery schedules instruction in three parts:

Part 1:  Beginning weekend of contemplative practicum held at a seminary or retreat center

Part 2:  A year of supervision by instructors

Part 3:  Ending weekend of contemplative practicum also held at a seminary or retreat center

In large part, course sessions are held in a seminar style that involves students in discussing the topic at hand.
 

Individual Attention

 Instructors will:

• Do their best to help students meet their learning goals.   If something not currently in the curriculum would be helpful to you, just ask.

• Provide individual feedback to students six to eight times a year about their supervision sessions.

• Maintain student-teacher ratio at no more than seven to one.

 

When is Training Held?

Twice a year and at other times, in other places, by arrangement:

Each July in Northern California:

Each March in Florida:

 Pricing

The cost of the program varies from location to location, depending on the cost of room, board, books, and transportation.  The following figures are estimates that will become concrete during the application process:

• For the beginning weekend:  $700, plus room, board, books, and    transportation to site.

• For six to eight supervision sessions    with instructors:  $60/session
  

• For the ending weekend:  $700, plus room, board, books, and transportation to site

Note:  We will be housed in a retreat center or seminary, and we anticipate the cost of room and board not to exceed $75/night.

 We offer a limited number of need-based scholarships for each session.  You may indicate your desire for one on your application form.

If you live with disability, please indicate on the application form any needs you might have for accommodation, and we will do our best to meet them.

 

 

Requirements for Acceptance

• Have a minimum of three to five years’ experience as a spiritual director

• Receive recommendations from your spiritual director and supervisor
  

• Make a commitment to two one-weekend contemplative practicum sessions

• Participate in a year of supervision by the instructors (in person, over the telephone, or via video conference)

• Offer supervision six to eight times during the course of a year for a minimum of two people

Time Commitment

• A weekend to begin training

•  A year’s worth of supervision by instructors

•  A weekend to end training

 For example:  An initial weekend of contemplative practicum in Northern California in July, 2008, followed by a year’s worth of supervision by instructors.  Then, a final weekend of contemplative practicum in Northern California in July, 2009.