A Guide To Choosing A Spiritual Development Course

By Dennis Bennett


A strong spirit is rewarding to the body and soul. However, you will feel your spirituality having weakened over time and requires strengthening. Taking a spiritual development course raises your potential and gives you a chance to take more opportunities. But how do you choose the best course among the many offered nearby?

Examine your life to see the areas that are weak and require a bit of strengthening. You might have to do this with the assistance of a spiritual leader. Some of the areas that would be of interest include meditation, scripture reading, ministry and prayer life, among others. Training should target the areas where you feel weak so that the content of lessons may address them.

The college and units taken must align to your faith or belief. Different faiths and religious groupings differ in doctrines. These differences will be seen in their spiritual courses. Attending a lesson whose content differs with your spirituality will leave you confused. You might never recover from this confusion.

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.

How convenient is it for you to attend training? Convenience is necessary because you have to fulfill other responsibilities like work, family and social engagements. Identify a college or institution that offers evening, holiday or weekend lessons. Online learning is also an option. However, the manner of engagement should enable you to meet set learning goals.

The cost of learning should be a concern. It depends on the college, duration of learning and qualification, among such other factors. You may get a scholarship or have flexible terms of payment that suit your financial position. Remember that learning is an investment you are making in your spirituality.

The institution must offer all the support you need to learn. This includes resources, mentor-ship and an environment that is conducive. The successes of past students will give you an idea of what to expect from a school.




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