A Guide To Choosing A Spiritual Development Course

By Dennis Bennett


People with strong spirituality are generally happier and live a fulfilling life. Cultivating such strong spirituality requires constant learning. A spiritual development course is recommended. However, do not rush into enrolment without considering the following aspects.

Evaluate the areas of your spirituality that need strengthening. The courses are designed to address different aspects of spirituality including prayer life, meditation, scriptural depth and ministry, among others. Choose a unit whose content is aligned to your area of interest. This is the only way such training can have an impact in your life.

The training must be aligned to your faith and doctrine. Spirituality is dynamic based on religion and denominational principles. Attending training that is not aligned to your religious teachings will leave you in dilemma or conflict. Look at institutions and leaders whose ideas are similar to what you follow. You can attend the training sessions where they are in charge. Conflict in principles will leave you weaker than you started and might send you on a trajectory that you will never recover.

Talk to your spiritual coach or leader for guidance on the units to take or college to attend. Spiritual leaders understand these courses better because they have gone through them or are part of their formulation. The coaches also understand your areas of weakness and will guide you on activities you can undertake to strengthen them. Their understanding of institutions offering such services will also help you make the best decision. The leader will never mislead people under his or her care.

Who are the trainers handling the courses? The quality of content and whether it is delivered well will depend on the skills as well as experiences of trainers. Check the profiles of trainers in different institutions to determine their caliber. Experienced trainers have a deeper understanding that will be beneficial. You may also choose trainers with unique experiences to share.

The duration of learning should be a concern. Many courses will last a long or short time depending on the qualification you get in the end. Degree courses will take several years while diploma courses last a year and a few months. There are certificate course taking several months. Other institutions structure their courses in the form of seminars and workshops that will last a few days or weeks. Choose a duration that is convenient. The fees paid will also be affected by duration of a course.

Attending training must not be a hustle. Do you have other responsibilities like family, social meetings and work to attend? Choose a learning schedule and address for the college that makes it convenient to attend to these responsibilities. This could be in form of evening lessons, weekend and even holiday learning.

Cost will affect the sessions you take. This will also be determined by payment arrangements available. If you have all the money to complete training in a single session, you can pay. Some institutions stagger payments over several months or throughout the year. Request a friendly payment schedule.

The institution should provide all the materials and support you require to learn effectively. The learning environment is also crucial because it contributes to the level of mastery. It might also help to work under a mentor who will follow up on your progress.




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