The Transforming Power of
Celtic Spirituality
For Spiritual Directors and Companions
A One-Part Webinar
Presenters
Michael Goldberg
Dr. Özgü Iþýk Hafýzoðlu
Rev. Dr. Robert Driver-Bishop
Date
October 31, 2024
9AM – 12PM PDT
12PM – 3PM EDT
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Duration
3 hours (total)
Recordings are available.
“Our work, rather, is to help reawaken the sense of the sacred that is already deep in the human soul, our primordial relationship with nature, our ancient mother love of the earth. We can be part of its rising again.”
– John Philip Newell,
Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul
Advanced research by world-renowned scholars (Professors Dan Siegel, Gaia Vince, David Graeber, Amanda Podany, & John Philip Newell) reveals that ancient and indigenous spirituality can offer profound answers to today’s challenges, of particular relevance to Spiritual Directors and Companions.
For thousands of years, the Celtic tradition has celebrated:
- Equanimity between women and men, honoring women as great leaders and respecting personal sexual choices.
- Democratic communities where every voice is heard.
- Care for creation with effective strategies to address global warming.
- Authentic generosity, fostering communities where life is better for all.
- Dedication to children and future generations, ensuring their well-being and prosperity.
A letter written to the Celts (Galatians) profoundly impacted Martin Luther, sparking the Reformation and empowering the world. Sir Isaac Newton, dedicated to advancing civilization, found valuable insights in the ancient Celtic way of life, particularly in “Brehon Law,” ancient guidelines preserved by St. Patrick’s community. Newton even saw these principles as potential tools for achieving peace in the Middle East.
We celebrate the “Celtic New Year” by nurturing the body, heart, mind, and soul. Discover how modern science and ancient spirituality can provide meaningful insights for you, as spiritual directors and companions, and those you serve, and even help heal broken relationships at home and in the world. Together, we will explore how Celtic wisdom can bring peace and prosperity to our lives and the world, offering a gateway to fostering global peace and understanding across different faith traditions.
Hosts
Michael Goldberg
Michael Goldberg has been faculty of graduate schools of management, law and psychology. He has led mediation with people and organizations internationally. He has been interviewed on over 100 television and radio programs around the world. Author bestselling of “The 9 Ways of Working” (creativity and collaboration) and “Travels with Odysseus” which connects Homer’s story with the ancient Enneagram. He was on the committee that created the first International Enneagram Conference at Stanford University. Michael writes extensively about early cultures and civilizations.
Dr. Özgü Iþýk Hafýzoðlu
Dr. Özgü Iþýk Hafýzoðlu, professor of cognitive science, neuroscience, & ancient Celtic archeology. She is founder of EnneaConnectom which is a Life and Career Development Academy. Author of “EnneaCenters The Neuroscience of the Enneagram”. She found that significant Enneagram influence came from Sufi masters in Istanbul, her native Turkey. Dr. Hafizoglu has written extensively about Turkey’s early influence in combining the mythos world of ancient Greece to the logos world of ancient Rome, and how the two came together at the Laodecia medical school.
Rev. Dr. Robert Driver-Bishop
Rev. Dr. Robert Driver-Bishop is a Celtic scholar who served as a national director of communications and spirituality for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (Governor Tim Walz’s faith group). Bob is a well published Biblical scholar who studied ancient civilizations and indigenous spirituality many years at University of Chicago campus and teaches regularly with international groups and seminaries.
Additional Information
- Participants from all spiritual traditions and orientations are welcome in this webinar series as are those with all levels of spiritual experience.
- Each session will run 90 minutes. We understand that the timing of the seminar will not be convenient in every time zone on the planet. For those who have trouble making this time, a recorded copy of each session will be made available to all those who sign up.
- CEU credits are available for all those who participate. SDI will provide a certificate of completion for self-reporting to agencies. More information can be found here: continuing education units (CEUs).
- Scholarships are available for those facing financial hardship. Please apply here.
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