CSD in Arkansas

Take a step forward toward a better tomorrow by becoming a spiritual director through Perkins Certificate in Spiritual Direction! This cohort meets twice a year during four 4-day training sessions at Mount Eagle Retreat Center in Clinton, AR. 

Special funding for this program through the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas is available to qualified individuals. 

Schedule

October 13-17, 2024

Holy Spirit & Discerning One's Path
Practicum -B - Body

May 18-22, 2025

Current Topics in Spiritual Direction
Practicum C - Art, Music and Group 

New Cohort Registration are Now Open!

Applications are open from March 19, 2025 - August 15, 2025

Application Fee is $50

Click HERE to Apply!

Schedule

Oct 12-17, 2025 - First Retreat session for new cohort

May 24-29, 2026 - Continuation of Curriculum

Oct 11-16, 2026 - Continuation of Curriculum

May 16-20, 2027 - Continuation of Curriculum & Graduation

Read more about the courses here.

Pricing

Application Fee: $50

Registration: $1,000*

Student Fees: $250

*Registration Fee is generously covered by a scholarship from the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas for all participants in the Arkansas Conference of The United Methodist Church. Please contact Cathy Hall for more information on how to obtain this scholarship. 

Please check back April 16, 2025 for more updates and information regarding the Certificate of Spiritual Direction.

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