An 8-month practicum on the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola for Listening Group Leaders and Spiritual Directors.

This course is designed to provide a deeper grounding in the pastoral methodology, theology and tradition of the Ignatian Exercises. Sessions will include a time to process your experience of accompanying retreatants through the Spiritual Exercises, discussion of the reading materials, and short presentations on various topics related to the assigned readings. Students write three reflection papers.

To participate, you must be concurrently leading a group or individuals through the Ignatian Exercises using the Transformation Intensive curriculum. The cost is $325.

The next cohort begins August 26, 2026. Classes meet virtually, 9am-11am, Central Time, approximately once a month. View the syllabus here.