ChI Talks
Join us to explore facets and frontiers of spirituality through an innovative and interfaith lens with the ChI Community. Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Being with Dying and Death
Being with Dying and Death July 21 - 23, 2023, 1.5 credit hours elective, $510 In this course, participants explore important aspects of being with dying and death from multidisciplinary perspectives. Instructors will provide practical clinical and personal tools for being with dying and death, professionally and personally. Focus areas include: the spiritual agenda of
Global Spiritual Traditions I
August 4-5, 2023, 2 credit hours, $680 Global Spiritual Traditions 1 (GST1) introduce students to World Religions and/or spiritual paths that have their origins in earth-centered, indigenous practice (Africa, Pagan, First Nation and other indigenous worldviews), or ancient Eastern philosophy and belief systems (Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism). While engaging with the world's knowledge, beliefs, traditions, scriptures,
Parliament of World Religions
MCCORMICK PLACE LAKESIDE CENTER 2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL, United StatesRegistrants enjoy access to all the plenary sessions, hundreds of breakout sessions, art & cultural exhibits, performances, a film festival, and countless opportunities to connect with individuals and organizations committed to justice, peace, and sustainability at the world’s largest and most inclusive interfaith conference.
Engaging Communities of Care
Engaging Communities of Care Every Community of Care starts with a Caring Story. This year's caring story saw a series of mini-tragedies befell Elizabeth and her 99 year old father John Becker. First his prostate cancer slipped into his bones. 5 days later, their car and all of their technology was stolen from in front of their home,
The Work of Beloved Community
The Work of Beloved Community: Removing Unconscious Bias from the Soil of the Soul August 18 - 20, 2023, 1 credit hour elective, $350 In the face of profound social injustice and economic inequality, people of faith are called to be change agents, co-creators of more equitable, sustainable and life-giving communities. In our present time
ChI Talks
Join us for an interactive conversation with Rev. Nancy Taylor, Rev. Kathie McCutcheon, Rev. Mark “Doryu" Estes, and Rev. Katrina Leathers who had unique and moving experiences while attending the recent Parliament of the World’s Religions. Meaningful moments New understandings Enlightening experiences "ChI Talks" is a monthly event exploring facets of spirituality through an interfaith
Ceremony, Ritual, & Rites of Passage
Ceremony, Ritual & Rites of Passage for Interfaith Ministry: Sept 29 & 30, 1 credit hour Interfaith spiritual leaders are called on to create or lead ceremonies and rituals for an expanding range of life events, with people of any or no faith tradition. How do we prepare for our role in leading a ritual?
Open House and Info Session
Join us at 4pm Pacific, 5pm Mountain, 6pm Central, and 7pm Eastern time. Learn about: Admissions Core Curriculum The Spiritual Direction Program Ordination Register Today! Can’t make it? Schedule a one-on-one info session.
Global Spiritual Traditions II
Global Spiritual Traditions II October 6 - 8, 2023, 2 credit hours, $700 Global Spiritual Traditions II is the second of a 2-part series, but also open for stand-alone enrollment. This course introduces students to World Religions and/or spiritual paths that have their origins in the Abrahamic traditions (Judaism, Islam, Christianity). While studying the world’s