In a world of uncertainty, we need wise people to carry the Church’s mission forward.
This course will help us discover what that means—together
What if wisdom went deeper than logic and emotion? What if the way we pray, notice beauty, and make meaning are all part of a deeper intelligence—spiritual intelligence?
This ourse from GoHealth, created in partnership with Scientists in Congregations and the International Society for Science and Religion, explores the emerging field of spiritual intelligence through theology, neuroscience, psychology, and spiritual practice.
Over six engaging sessions, we’ll draw on:
- Ancient Christian wisdom
- New insights from science and theology
- Practical tools for prayer, attention, movement and imagination
Led by The Revd. Dr. Gillian Straine and joined by expert thinkers Dr. Marius Dorobantu, Dr. Mark Vernon, and Dr. Harris Wiseman, we’ll ask what spiritual intelligence really is, how the brain processes meaning, and what that means for the way we pray, move, pay attention, and imagine.
Church leaders will find this course a powerful resource for group learning because it weaves together cutting-edge science, deep theology, and accessible spiritual practices to explore how people grow in wisdom, faith, and healing presence. For leaders seeking to renew their communities with insight, hope, and spiritual depth, this course is both timely and transformative.
FAQs
How does it work
We will supply you with an six module course which you can run online. You need to decide if your group will be doing the course in person or online. You will also need to identify 6 dates when your group of people will meet together to go through the course together. Each session of the course is structured with videos, reflections and questions. You will manage the tech side of things and host the discussion. The course comes with a short course just for the leader – so you can learn how to run each sessions. We also provide a pdf leaders manual for extra tips and advice. When your group has completed the course, we hope you’ll help collate feedback for us. You can contact us for help and advice.
Who is responsible for organising the course in the local church?
You are! We will give you access to the online course and instructions about running the course. You will have to arrange the course times and the details of how people will gather. We will also send you leaflets about the course for you to circulate or print. When you register we will give you access to posters, images and blurb that you can use to promote it. Please note, GoHealth accepts no liability associated with the running of the course.
How do I get the course?
It is easy!
- Make sure you are a member or on the free mailing list (if not join HERE)
- Click the yellow button on this page to book.
I have got the course, but I can’t find it!
Log on to the website, and click ‘My Profile’. If you scroll down on your profile you will find the course under ‘Your Purchases’
I am interested in running this course, but I am not part of a church community. Can other Christian groupings (for example, chaplaincies) get access to the course?
Let’s have a conversation! Please email us
Can I run the course for a group on zoom?
Yes. The course can be run in person and on zoom. On zoom, you will need to be able to ‘share your screen’. We will send instructions for running the course in person and using zoom.
I would like to attend this course, but I can’t run it myself. What should I do?
It is wonderful that you are interested in the course. You could let your vicar or chaplain or Christian leader know about the course and perhaps they might be willing to run it.
I am really interested in running this course, but I don’t know anything about spiritual intelligence.
Don’t worry. No experience is needed. All the science is delivered by the experts within the course structure. We provide you with questions based on their input, so that you can lead the discussion with your group. We will also give you all the theological content too. You will just have to lead everyone through the journey and create space for the discussions.
How long should I plan for each session?
Each module of the course is designed to run for two hours. This includes time for gathering, prayers, watching the videos, and having a great discussion.
I have registered! Is there anything that I can do now in preparation to lead the course?
You don’t have to do anything. But you might like to familiarise yourself with the online platform on which the course will be delivered. See this page for all of our online courses. You might like to do ‘Belonging in a divided world’, which is based on a mental health and the church lecture, and will give you a sense of our style, approach and how to work the platfrom.