Education and Certification in Interfaith &
​Interspiritual Companionship
(Otherwise known as direction or guidance.)

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Welcome to The Spiritual Guidance Training Institute

A leading edge organization engaging in education, experiences, and relationships for practical, integrative, unitive living. We specialize in the art and training of spiritual guides (directors) and companions. 

Sourced in the Perennial Tradition, we believe that while there are many spiritual paths, a universal commonality underlies them all. It is our goal at the Spiritual Guidance Training Institute to provide education and opportunities for deepening this understanding so our participants and graduates can kindly companion and offer compassionate, insightful presence to people from all walks of life and spiritual inclinations. 

We offer two innovative trainings
—both hybrid learning models--
​ideal for local and global individuals.

Certificate in Interfaith/Interspiritual Direction (Guidance)

An 18-month online program with 2 Residential Institutes in Chicago, IL, USA. Next training begins August 2020.

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Interfaith/Interspiritual
Wisdom Training (Guidance)

An 5-mo. online program for caring professionals who desire interfaith/interspiritual training with an optional Urban Pilgrimage in Chicago, IL. Ideal for international students. Begins January 2020.

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What is SGTI and Who Are Its Students?

with Drs. Banashak and Lundy

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I have had an extremely positive experience in the SGTI program. Our teachers are thoughtful and knowledgeable. My cohort is super-supportive and excited to learn together. The content of the course is nothing less than life-changing. The course assignments are engaging and encourage synthesis, creativity and personal reflection.
~ J.N., Educator, Texas

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"Interspiritual Luminaries" ~ Free Webinar Series

The June 4 webinar with Rev. Dr. Duane Bidwell based on his new book, When One Religion Isn't Enough: The Lives of Spiritually Fluid People, is now complete. You can listen to the podcast or view the webinar here. 

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Earn A Master's Degree or DMin
with Your SGTI Studies

In the News

New Blog Post:
A Warm Welcome to Our Emerging Spiritual Guides

Chicago Interfaith Encounter

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SGTI on Social Media and You Tube

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

We are pleased to be a PRIME partner of 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 is an ecumenical, inter-religious institution celebrating its 55th year in transformational education.  
Learn more about the PRIME program today. 

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