The Living School—Reimagined. Coursework starts in September!
Introducing the Essentials of Engaged Contemplation—a reimagined 12-month course grounded in the foundations of the Living School from the Center for Action and Contemplation.
If you’ve stepped away from religion but still long for spiritual depth, Essentials of Engaged Contemplation offers a grounded path into a more authentic life with God. Learn from Brian McLaren, James Finley, Richard Rohr, Dr. Barbara Holmes, Carmen Acevedo Butcher, Randy Woodley, and more.
Rooted in the Christian contemplative traditions and the teachings of Richard Rohr, this course invites you to explore practices like sacred reading, active listening, and discernment — tools to help you grow in presence, compassion, and connection.
“The openness of dialogue around the wonder of this work has helped me go deeper than I ever could.”
—Kristina Flanagan, Living School student
Experience this Foundational Living School Program
Rather than emphasizing a mastery of material and skills, The Essentials of Engaged Contemplation equips students for ongoing transformation with tools, practices, interactions, and content grounded in the Christian contemplative traditions.
Join us on a spiritual journey with trained guides and fellow seekers to co-create a learning community that supports each other’s unique spiritual unfolding.