Montreat Conference Center

Current Conferences

“Mysticism and Christian Spirituality”

For anyone interested in the historical and experiential aspects of Christian mysticism.

To what extent were Old Testament prophets such as Moses, Elijah, and Isaiah mystics? What about Paul and John the Evangelist in the New Testament? Can we learn from Christian mystics like Origin, Pseudo-Dionysius, Gregory of Nyssa, and Meister Eckhart? Participants will explore both historical and experiential aspects of Christian mysticism, using Old and New Testament writings, books about Eastern and Western Christian mysticism by contemporary writers, and original writings of Christian mystics.

This program is offered as part of the Certificate in Spiritual Formation Program at Columbia Theological Seminary and serves as course credit.

Retreat Leader

• John Kloepfer. LaFayette, NY; Presbyterian pastor; PhD. in Christian Spiritual Formation, Duquesne University, Pittsburg, PA; frequent teacher in the Certificate program at Columbia Theological Seminary.

Program Fee

• $378 (Housing & meals not included)

Registration Information

Conference begins Thursday, October 22, with registration 3:30-5:00 PM, Assembly Inn Lobby. Conference ends Sunday, October 25, with morning activities.

This program is offered as part of the Certificate in Spiritual Formation Program at Columbia Theological Seminary and serves as course credit. Auditors are welcome, but must also register through Columbia Seminary. For additional information and to register for the retreat, visit the program’s web site at Columbia Theological Seminary or call the registrar at 404.687.4587.

Child care is not available for this program.

If you would like a conference flyer mailed to you via U.S. mail, please email carolo[at]montreat.org.

Cost for Housing & Meals

Rates are per person and include all room and meal charges for the entire conference (Thursday supper-Sunday lunch). No adjustments to package will be made except for extended stay.

Assembly Inn

• Single, Private Bath: $352.50
• Single, Connecting Bath: $295.50
• Double, Private Bath: $235.50 per person
• Double, Connecting Bath: $220.50 per person

Cancellation refunds for housing will be awarded in the following ways:
Full refund if notice of cancellation is received on or before September 10; Full refund less $40 if notice of cancellation is received after September 10, but before October 15; No refunds will be given after October 15; All requests for refunds must be in writing and received by Montreat Conference Center via email, fax, or U.S. mail.

Reserve housing online in Assembly Inn
Download conference flyer with housing reservation form (available at a later date)
Questions about reserving housing? Email susana[at]montreat.org or call 800.572.2257, ext. 339.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations subject to policies of the Spiritual Formation Program at Columbia Theological Seminary. Accommodations cancellations for those staying in conference center housing subject to the policies of Montreat Conference Center.

Co-sponsored by Columbia Theological Seminary’s Spiritual Formation Program and Montreat Conference Center’s Evelyn Green Endowment for Christian Discipleship.