Pricing & FAQ
Information for the on-site Christian Spiritual Formation Certificate (CSFC) including pricing, payment options, as well as frequently asked questions.
Payment Details
- The total per person is is $3,500 per year or $7,000 for the two years which includes teaching, curriculum material, optional meeting with a spiritual director during the retreat, zoom calls and room and board at the retreat center.
- Couple’s Discount of $750 is available for couples attending together.
- There is a nonrefundable deposit of $550 for individuals and $825 for couples.
- Payment Plans are available upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are many believers who are faithfully following Christ but cannot see any real marked change in their life even in the midst of faithful following. This program will help you go deeper in your intimacy with Christ, help identify the unique roadblocks that hinder you from becoming more like Christ, provide a model to help others grow deeper, and will engage with other believers in a caring community environment.
The program is comprised of eight (8) retreats occurring over a two (2) academic year period. During each retreat, 25-30 participants will spend two and a half (2½) day with other members of the cohort program. During the retreat you will spend time listening to teaching, quiet times of reflection, meeting in a small group for spiritual direction, as well as have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with a spiritual director, experience times of worship, share meals and a closing communion service with others in your cohort.
NOTE: There is a Third-Year program for those who have completed the two year program who want to go deeper in their learning and spiritual development. There is also a Spiritual Direction certificate offered for those who have completed the program.
Nancy and Ray lead the program together. Nancy provides much of the teaching and Ray leads the spiritual direction groups and praxis. Special speakers will be included as part of the learning experience.
Yes, a syllabus will be provided that includes a reading list and assignments. Each participant will receive a binder for each module that has most of the content to be covered in the program. Participants are encouraged to keep a journal. A 3-page reflection paper is required at the end of each module and a final paper at the completion of the program.
Each applicant will be asked to complete an application, submit a confidential pastoral reference, and a possible phone interview.
No, traditionally a certificate is a non-accredited degree program designed to provide participants with specialized knowledge that is less extensive than, and different from, an accredited graduate degree program. Because these programs either replace or supplement degree programs, many people find them useful throughout their careers.
Travel costs are the sole responsibility of each participant. There will also be one or two (1-2) books that are required reading, that students will be asked to purchase.
The retreat center has various provisions for people with disabilities.
Each year we only have a limited number of scholarships available for participants who have been accepted to the program. Once someone has applied and been accepted they can request an application for a scholarship.
