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The Institute for Christian Spirituality nurtures the personal discipleship of Christ followers by cultivating a deeper awareness and participation in the Holy Spirit’s redemptive activity among us, within us, and through us in the world.

08/25/2026

You do not want to miss our upcoming online journaling seminar: Journaling as a Spiritual Practice: An Online Experiential Workshop with spiritual director Sally Sharpe on Tuesday, September 22nd, 6:30-8:00 via Zoom.

In this online experiential workshop, you will explore the Why, How, and What of journaling as a spiritual practice. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience as a writer, editor, and lifelong journal keeper, Sally combines practical and spiritual insights to help you develop a meaningful and sustainable journaling practice. You'll discover the research-backed benefits of journaling, learn some simple and grace-filled guidelines, and explore a variety of creative journaling approaches.

You'll leave with
• practical tools you can begin using immediately
• a deeper understanding of journaling as a spiritual practice
• fresh confidence to slow down, pay attention, and create space to listen for God's gentle voice in your everyday life.

Cost: $35

Save the date! Registration coming soon!

06/29/2026

JULIAN IN JULY -- This July, join Hazelip School of Theology professor Alden Bass, Ph.D, for a 4-week course exploring the visionary spirituality of Julian of Norwich, who wrote these words. Over four Tuesday evenings, we'll meet this 14th-century English mystic through the illness that sparked her revelations, consider her surprising vision of a "homely" and maternal God, examine her novel theology of sin and salvation, and discover why she remains one of Christianity's most hopeful voices.

Each hour-long, themed session will be presented via Zoom from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. CT on the dates below.

July 7: "God Sent Me a Bodily Sickness": Meeting Julian and her Visions
July 14: "Christ Our Mother": Julian's "Homely" God
July 21: "Sin is Behovely": A Different Story of the Fall
July 28: "All Will Be Well": A Theology of Hope

For more information or to register, go tohttps://our.lipscomb.edu/e/ics-series-julian/

02/25/2026

Hello friends of ICS! 👋 Just a quick reminder that tomorrow (Feb 26) is Lipscomb’s Giving Day!

We’d love for you to partner with the Institute for Christian Spirituality. We have a specific goal to raise $3,000 to help fund scholarships for our spiritual formation programs. No gift is too small!

Mark your calendars and check back tomorrow to help us reach our goal! 🗓️

12/15/2025

In January, the Institute for Christian Spirituality launches "A Year with Thomas Merton," an online series exploring the spiritual life through the writings of one of the 20th century’s most enduring voices. Across four seasonal book discussions in 2026, we’ll trace the arc of Merton’s life and thought—from the restless energy of his early years to the deep integration of contemplation and action that defined his mature vision.

The 2026 series begins with "The Seven Storey Mountain," Merton's classic autobiography that introduced him to the world. This deeply personal narrative tells the story of a young man’s restless search for meaning amid the noise and ambition of modern life. Through art, intellect, failure and grace, Merton’s journey becomes a mirror for our own movement from self-centered striving toward a life grounded in purpose and faith.

Cost: $100 for four sessions. Lipscomb faculty and staff can email [email protected] for a $40 discount code; students may also email ICS to receive a discount code for $10 tickets.

Each hour-long session will be presented via Zoom from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT on Jan. 6, Jan. 13, Jan. 20 and Jan. 27.

Register at https://our.lipscomb.edu/e/ics-merton-jan2026/

12/04/2025

There's still time to register for our Discover St. Augustine online class! Join Hazelip School of Theology professor Alden Bass, Ph.D., for a 4-week course exploring the life and teachings of St. Augustine, one of the most influential voices in Christian history. We'll trace Augustine's restless and passionate journey to God and his profound insights into love, community, and the life of faith. Each week, we'll engage a central theme—discovering how his ancient wisdom continues to illuminate the path of Christian spirituality and discipleship today.

Session Themes:

February 5: Restless Hearts: Augustine's Journey to God
February 12: Love's Source: The Trinity and Divine Life
February 19: Bound by Love: Augustine's Vision of Church
February 26: Two Cities, Two Loves: Augustine's Political Vision

For more information or to register, go to https://lipscomb.edu/ics/ics-courses-and-retreats.

12/02/2025

It's Giving Tuesday!

Through the Institute for Christian Spirituality, God is quietly transforming hearts—parents and professionals, students and seniors, even individuals in prisons and homeless shelters. And we're only at the beginning.

Your gift TODAY makes 2026 possible: ✨ New Historical Series: Thomas Merton, Augustine, C.S. Lewis, Julian of Norwich ✨ Flourishing Practices series ✨ Expanded Spiritual Direction Training ✨ Fresh courses and retreats for our time

Our commitment: Spiritual formation accessible to ALL—regardless of income, location, or circumstances.

Your generosity trains spiritual directors who will serve for decades. It keeps programs affordable. It extends God's transforming love near and far.

Every gift matters. Will you partner with us today?

Donation Link: https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/47579/donations/new?designation=instituteforchristianspirituality&

08/26/2025

We are so excited to welcome Dave Nixon, founder of Sustainable Faith, for a special retreat on Saturday, September 20th: Embodied Spirituality: Sleep, Nourishment and the Active Life as Worship. We hope you can join us! To register, go to: https://our.lipscomb.edu/e/embodied-spirituality/

05/28/2025

Join us for a deeply enriching retreat we are offering at the end of the month with global Lectio Divina expert Michael Palandro. You will be encouraged and refreshed! See our website for more details. https://lipscomb.edu/ics/ics-courses-and-retreats

04/28/2025

Trishia's teaching is so very practical and helpful, helping us live our ordinary days with greater awareness.

Starts tomorrow evening online - so anyone can come!

04/22/2025

Dan Wilt is truly an exceptional teacher, retreat leader and mentor of many artists around the world. I recently heard him teach on this subject and I can confidently say that you will be blessed. It's this Saturday, April 26th.

Sign up here: https://lipscomb.edu/ics/ics-courses-and-retreats

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1 University Park Drive
Nashville, TN
37204

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+16159665766

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https://www.lipscomb.edu/ics

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