This two-year ecumenical program is designed to provide training, resources, and support for individuals called to do spiritual direction. Development of spiritual gifts within a community of believers is the primary objective of the program.

This program emphasizes the process of developing a greater sense of spiritual discernment and presence through the practice and understanding of contemplative traditions and disciplines. The substance of the program includes individual participation in the following:

• Spiritual Direction
• Sixteen Monthly Integrative Seminars
• Four Retreats
• Personal Prayer and Study
• Supervised Practicum Under the Guidance and Advisement of Trained Spiritual Directors

The Arizona Ecumenical Institute for Spiritual Directors (AEISD) is blessed with an academically and spiritually diverse faculty. Faculty members include leaders from various faith traditions, clergy, religious, professional psychologists and counselors, educators in religious studies and spirituality. The Executive Director in collaboration with the AEISD Executive Board facilitates various administrative, advisement, admission, and organizational parts of the program.

Curriculum and dates 2010--2011

Application 2010 -- 2011


Tuition and Fees
Application fee -- $35.00
Assessment Interview fee -- $150.00
Annual Tuition -- $1,700.00. Tuition of $850.00 each is due September 15th and January 15th.
Scholarship funds are available for second year students. Application for scholarship due June 15th.

Retreat fees for the Fall and Spring retreats range from $150.00 to $300.00 for each retreat.

Contact AEISD via email: aeisd@aeisd.org for further information. Thank you.