Do you want to become a spiritual guide and receive academic credit ​towards a master's or doctorate degree?  

​We are pleased to be a PRIME partner of the Graduate Theological Foundation.

Earn your Certificate in Interfaith/Interspiritual Guidance from SGTI and also earn an advanced degree through our PRIME partner, The Graduate Theological Foundation. Our graduates receive full credit toward their Master of Pastoral Counseling degree and the Doctor of Ministry degree, each with a specialty in Interfaith/Interspiritual Guidance. The Graduate Theological Foundation, an ecumenical, inter-religious institution, is celebrating its 55th year providing advanced educational opportunities to practicing ministry professionals, including flexible and convenient online, on-site and distance learning opportunities. Learn more about the PRIME program today. ​


Spiritual Directors International 

SGTI is proud to be an active and contributing institutional member of Spiritual Directors International ("The Home of Spiritual Direction and SpiritualCompanionship"). Dr. Banashak is a frequent speakers within SDI.  www.SDICompanions.org


The One River Foundation

The One River Foundation is a global network of spiritual seekers, creatives, activists, boundary–crossers, and holy rascals working for the spiritual liberation of humankind by freeing religion from the parochial and the political, the tribal and xenophobic, the one–dimensional and literal, to reclaim the Perennial Wisdom at the heart of humanity’s sacred myths, stories, rituals, and symbols. www.OneRiverFoundation.Org