Online Education
Discover the transformational wisdom of the Christian contemplative tradition.
We believe the task of nurturing contemplative consciousness in the world is more important now than ever before. As Father Richard teaches, people need a new way of being in the world — one that embodies the reality that all life is sacred, precious, and connected.
Our online courses give everyone the opportunity to discover the wisdom of the Christian contemplative tradition. Learn to bring these teachings and practices into your own routine and deepen their impact on your life. Meet other spiritual seekers, grow your prayer practice, and strengthen your compassionate engagement with the world.
Wherever you are on your spiritual journey — that’s where God is.
2025 COURSE UPDATE
We have made the thoughtful decision to pause many of our online courses for 2025 to review and refine our offerings. This pause reflects our commitment to quality and relevance, ensuring our courses better support your journey of discovery and transformation.
Mystical Sobriety and Falling Upward will remain available but will be moving to a new learning platform. Later this year we will be launching a new online course based on Richard Rohr’s upcoming new book, The Tears of Things.
We appreciate your patience as we work to improve and expand our online course offerings. Learn more about these changes to CAC’s online learning program.
All courses
Falling Upward: Life as a Spiritual Journey
Are you ready to embark upon a heroic journey of descent, transformation, and self-discovery? Learn psychological, mythological, and spiritual truths to prepare for the second half of life to naturally unfold.
Mystical Sobriety
Hope can often feel beyond our grasp when we are stuck in cycles of trauma. Learn to recognize attachments of the mind and heart through a deep exploration of past trauma and find your path forward.
Interior Castle
A spiritual journey through the seven mansions of St. Teresa of Ávila’s Interior Castle. Practices of prayer, reflection, humility, and self-knowledge will turn spiritual insights into experiential wisdom.
Immortal Diamond
A spiritual exploration of the True Self based on Richard Rohr’s book, Immortal Diamond. Rediscover your forgotten Self that can never be destroyed—only transformed to live in eternal Love.
Introductory Wisdom School
Discover the Christian Wisdom path and its relevance for us today. Awaken to your yearning for a different kind of presence and to develop the skills, knowledge, and actions for self-transformation.
Mary Magdalene: Apostle to Our Own Times
Learn what made Mary Magdalene one of Jesus’ most important and beloved disciples. Discover her legacy as an apostle to our times—revealing a path of conscious love that we too are invited to walk.
The Divine Exchange
This course builds on the foundations established in the Introductory Wisdom School. Learn how kenosis, or self-emptying, can lead to a participatory exchange between the finite and the infinite.
The Franciscan Way
Get a unique window into Franciscan thought and practice with Franciscan Richard Rohr. Step outside your comfortable ideas and habits. Move into new experiences of God, self, and others.
Breathing Under Water
A spiritual study of the twelve steps through the lens of Richard Rohr’s book, Breathing Under Water. Learn to apply Alcoholics Anonymous’ guiding principles to your own life and addictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
The CAC is able to offer a limited amount of financial assistance for each online course. Please fill out our Financial Assistance Application at least one week before registration is scheduled to close.
Some courses provide access to articles and audio files after the course closes. Others, however, do not have student access after the end date has passed.
Courses feature previously recorded teaching content from our faculty. Most courses do not offer live interaction with any of the teachers; please review each course’s specific details for information about faculty interactions.
Most online courses include a Discussion Forum where participants are encouraged to share with and engage with each other. However, that is not the case for every course. Please review each course’s details for specific information on opportunities to connect.
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