Pricing
Because we are hoping to attract a broad base of participants, we are trying to keep pricing affordable for as many students as possible. We recognize that the global pandemic and economic repercussions have made finances a challenge for some of our spiritual family. If price presents a hurdle for you at this time, please do not hesitate to contact Executive Director, Debonee Morgan. We do not want students to miss an opportunity for spiritual growth based on hard times.
Your investment for Exploring group spiritual direction = only $1,000.  This is paid in one full sum, or installments (the PayPal link will let you choose the amount of your payments). First installment must be made by the last week of August. 

This breaks down to a little over $100 per session for the instruction/direction time, group interaction, and guided learning through the assigned materials.  There will usually be one book required each month which should be less than $20. Your relationship with your personal spiritual director may include a fee.

If you are considering earning a Certificate in Spiritual Direction, and are beginning with Exploring, you can find more information about the total cost of certification here.  

Total Investment for your Exploring experience = only $1,000.

Policies & Principles ​
Course Policies
  1. Attendance at all sessions is a priority.  Community is created best with a stable, consistent group that can rely on each other.  If for any reason you cannot attend, please notify your facilitator immediately.  Zeitgeist Exploring sessions are the second Saturday of each month, September – May, from 9:00 am – noon.
  2. Confidentiality is a core value of Zeitgeist.  We ask that when you are outside of these walls, you refrain from discussing any personal information from any fellow members.  We all choose to create trust with a commitment to value confidentiality.
  3. Assignments will include a variety of material including books, articles, podcasts, videos etc.  It is expected that students will create time to review assigned material in order to fully participate at each session.
  4. Participation will include discussion of ideas presented in materials, sharing of one’s personal experience and perspective, as well as actively engaging with others in a compassionate and respectful manner.  Everyone’s learning is enhanced by exposure to different experiences and outlooks; we are hoping you will experience a sense of safety, allowing you to be bold and honest.
  5. Spiritual Narrative is the story of your own spiritual journey.  Each student will craft an expression of their own narrative before the end of the Zeitgeist Exploring program. Creativity is encouraged; students may present in music, visual arts, storytelling, writing etc. It is key for participants to value and understand their own subjective spiritual experience as they move through a broader community.
  6. Personal Spiritual Director relationship is required for participation in Zeitgeist Exploring.  For students who are not already in a Direction relationship, please consider one of Zeitgeist's resident Directors. 
  7. Tuition payment is to be submitted before the end of August 2020 in order to begin the Zeitgeist Exploring program.  Installment payments are an option via PayPal (including with your credit card).
 
Course Principles
  1. Diversity and Inclusivity: Zeitgeist Spiritual Direction Training Program is passionately committed to respecting and celebrating diversity and inclusivity in all areas
    1. Faith, spiritual tradition and expression
    2. Ethnic and racial
    3. Gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation
    4. Physical ability and neurodiversity
    5. Age
It is our expectation that all participants will share an enthusiasm for connecting with others, both alike and different from themselves.  There will be no tolerance for language or behavior that disrespects another person.

​   2. Theological Stance:  Zeitgeist does not promote a particular faith position, allowing participants to find their own language and understanding for their own journey.  We welcome those who are active in an established faith tradition, and those who are in the process of discovering where they might fit. 
Location
All sessions for the 2020/21 Exploring school year will be held via ZG Zoom. Students will receive the recurring link upon registration.

In the future, (when safety is no longer an issue) students may have the option of gathering at the ZG headquarters office (shown below). 
Zeitgeist offices:
2302 Parklake Drive NE, Suite 425
Atlanta, GA 30345