Spiritual Care can be learned – through experience, reflection, and encounter.
Here you will find opportunities for professional development based on scientific knowledge, spiritual practice, and practical relevance. Please note: Most courses are currently offered in German.
MUTASPIR Courses
The annual MUTASPIR courses take place under the direction of Prof. Dr. Eckhard Frick at the monastery in Bernried and are IGGS-certified.
Basic Course: Introduction to Spiritual Care: attitude, foundations, and first steps in practice. For anyone involved in accompanying others – in healthcare, in organizations, or in caregiving contexts.
Advanced Course: Deepening and practice reflection: Spiritual Care in the context of teams, institutions, and complex situations. Includes space for transfer, engagement, and personal development.
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Courses in Cooperation
Virtuelle Hochschule Bayern
SEPCare 1 und 2: These online courses provide foundational knowledge in Spiritual Care, Emergency Care, and Palliative Care. Designed for students in medicine, nursing, and social work. You can start at any time.
ReSpirCare: This online course focuses on religious and spiritual resources in trauma processing after flight and migration. It is primarily intended for people working professionally or voluntarily with refugees and migrants – in social services, healthcare, psychotherapy, or chaplaincy.
ESPIRAC: This is an online course offered in Spanish about spirituality, accompaniment, and care. “Espirac” es un curso sobre espiritualidad, acompañamiento y cuidado.
Additional Learning Opportunities
New formats are being developed to deepen specific approaches to Spiritual Care – with a creative-spiritual focus, cultural perspectives, or special target groups. Once available, they will be announced here.
University Teaching
Professur für Spiritual Care und Psychosomatische Gesundheit
Further courses can be found on the website of Prof. Dr. Eckhard Frick:
Other universities and colleges offering programs in Spiritual Care can be found on the MUTASPIR Network page.