Introduction to Christian Spirituality

A SpiritLife Course: An overview of basic beliefs and themes that inform and influence Christian spiritual practice.

Ten audio presentations, about ten hours in all. Handouts included. Audios and handouts can be downloaded.


Your Instructor


Philip St. Romain
Philip St. Romain

I am the author of 25 books on prayer and spirituality, with a background in retreat work, spiritual direction, alcohol and drug abuse counseling, and biology. Publishers of my books include Crossroads, Publ., Ave Maria Press, Liguori Publications, and Pelican Publishing Co. During the past five years, I have also ventured into publishing on demand with Lulu Press. Current employment is at Heartland Center for Spirituality in Great Bend, KS, where I present retreats, workshops, and spiritual direction.

Degrees include a M.S. in Biology from the University of Southwestern Louisiana (1974) and a Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Direction from the Graduate Theological Foundation (1996).

I am married and the father of three grown children, with four grandchildren as well. My wife and I reside in Bel Aire, KS, which is just outside of Wichita.


Course Curriculum


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