Institute for Christian Spirituality
Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology
About the Institute

Created by Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology, the Institute for Christian Spirituality provides a premier center where those already in ministry or those considering a vocation to ministry may obtain a solid foundation in their faith, learn effective skills in pastoral ministry and leadership, and be given tools for discernment.  Learn more »

News & Events
  • SHU News Providing Pastoral Formation

  • The Center for Diaconal Formation will provide formation for the Diocese of Paterson permanent diaconate program.

  • SHU News Holy Lives, Holy Marriages

  • The popular marriage enrichment retreat series featuring lessons from inspiring couples in Scripture and throughout history.

  • SHU News Diaconal Formation

  • The Center provides the academic formation for permanent diaconate candidates in the Metuchen and Paterson dioceses.

The Institute's Programs

The Institute for Christian Spirituality seeks to "stir into flame" excellent ministry by making a series of vital connections that will call, train and sustain pastoral leaders. Drawing upon a network of seminary, parish and diocesan resources, the Institute will provide systematic formation to those already in ministry and those considering it, particularly young adults. This is accomplished through four distinct but mutually supportive "Making Connections" Initiatives.
  1. Center for Workplace Spirituality (CWS)
  2. Great Spiritual Books (GSB)
  3. Center for Prayerfully Speaking (CPS)
  4. Seminary's Theological Education for Parish Services (STEPS)
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Key Leaders and Faculty

The Institute for Christian Spirituality is co-directed by Dianne Traflet and Reverend Monsignor Joseph Chapel, supported by a strong and experienced leadership and faculty team.  View full-time department faculty »

STEPS Off-Campus Location

Our Lady of Mount Carmel is home to Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology's STEPS Program, a graduate-level certificate program for adults who desire to deepen their understanding of their faith.  Learn more »
Contact Us

Institute for Christian Spirituality
(973) 761-9575
Fax (973) 275-2561
theology@shu.edu
Lewis Hall

Coordinator of Programs 

Andrew E. Saunders
Telephone: (973) 313-6335
E-mail: Andrew.Saunders2@shu.edu

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