Herman Adrian Spruit Research Centre • Department of Contemporary Contemplative Studies
Designed for modern seekers, spiritual directors, and community circle facilitators navigating spiritual life beyond traditional dogma. Grounded in ancient mystical wisdom, perennial philosophy, and subconscious spiritual dynamics, this program empowers learners to articulate an authentic spiritual voice and guide others in holistic personal development.
Conferred upon completion of coursework & capstone synthesis
Designed for mindfulness coaches, holistic facilitators, and modern thinkers.
The Licentiate in Contemporary Spirituality (L.C.Sp.) is specifically designed for the modern seeker, contemplative thinker, spiritual director, and community facilitator navigating spiritual life beyond traditional dogma. In an era where many describe themselves as "spiritual but not religious," this program provides deep roots without dogmatic cages.
This track explores the intersection of ancient mystical wisdom, perennial philosophy, and everyday modern living. It addresses contemplative disciplines, subconscious and conscious spiritual dynamics, inner ethics, and integrative spiritual paths for personal illumination and social harmony.
Grounded in the inclusive, non-creedal charism of our lineage, this study-and-praxis track equips individuals to articulate their personal spiritual voice, guide intentional community circles, or enrich vocational practices such as mindfulness coaching, ethical leadership, and holistic wellness.
Unlike traditional seminary paths focused on church rubrics, the L.C.Sp. empowers individuals called to secular, community, and personal spiritual facilitation.
Upon completing the L.C.Sp. program, graduates will be able to:
Synthesize perennial philosophy and mystical Christianity with contemporary scientific and psychological paradigms.
Design and facilitate contemplative mindfulness practices, meditation circles, and modern sacred rituals.
Demonstrate professional competency in spiritual direction, compassionate heart listening, and non-directive mentoring.
Apply subconscious dynamics, neuroplasticity, and shadow-work principles to foster authentic personal transformation.
Articulate an individualized, non-dogmatic personal spiritual rule and ethics for living in complex modern environments.
Produce an integrative capstone synthesis project offering innovative models for contemporary inner progression.
Organized across 4 core modular tracks (36 Credits), contemplative journals and case studies (18 Credits), and a final Capstone Synthesis Project (18 Credits).
Candidates submit documented evidence of interior development and real-world facilitation through three distinct portfolios (6 credits each):
The culminating requirement is a formal Capstone Synthesis Project (8,000 to 12,000 words or an approved creative/curriculum equivalent) that synthesizes personal spiritual philosophy, contemplative praxis, and contemporary application.
The Capstone Synthesis Project is designed to be a living, usable work that bridges contemplative wisdom with contemporary vocation. Rather than an abstract scholastic thesis, it represents the candidate's mature spiritual voice and their unique offering to the world.
Certifications in yoga instruction, meditation facilitation, life coaching, or completion of the HOPE Practitioner Certification qualify for up to 30% Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) transfer credits.
Contemplative seekers, writers, mindfulness guides, and community facilitators are warmly invited to begin their study.