Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation

An online institute that draws Christians worldwide into deeper union with Christ, under the patronage of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Avila Institute
Avila Institute (photo: Register Files / Avila Institute)

📍800 Cauthen Dr., Montgomery, AL 36105

📞(833) 77-AVILA (28452)

🌐 Avila Institute Website

 

No. of Students: 700

No. of Majors/Areas of Study: 3 different programs (School of Spiritual Formation, Graduate, Spiritual Direction)

Mandatum: Pending

Daily or Weekly Eucharistic Adoration: No 

Places Where Students Can Study Abroad: N/A

Annual Cost of Tuition: School of Spiritual Formation, $1,625; Graduate, $4,200; Spiritual Direction, $1,000

Typical % of students who receive scholarships and/or typical amount of financial aid: 25%

Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 40:1

 

Why Avila

The Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation is a live, online, interactive program that draws Christians worldwide into deeper union with Christ through mystagogically oriented spiritual education and formation focused on the faithful, mystical and ascetical patrimony of the Catholic Church. Our programs are geared toward all adults, with students ranging in age from 18 to 84. The Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation offers a graduate-level program for those looking to develop the skills needed to weave their faith into their occupations or to be a spiritual director or mentor. Also, the School of Spiritual Formation allows people to deepen their own spirituality and incorporate their beliefs and Catholic Tradition into their personal lives.


The Institution:

  • President’s Oath
  • Catholic Board
  • Catholic Faculty
  • Mandatum Required (Pending)
  • Theologians’ Oath


Campus Culture:

  • Mass and Confession (N/A) 
  • Speakers Vetted (N/A) 
  • Unobjectionable Clubs (N/A) 
  • No Coed Dorms (N/A) 
  • Health Services Okay (N/A) 


School’s Comments:

Institution: The Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation is a live, online, interactive program that draws Christians worldwide into deeper union with Christ through mystagogically oriented spiritual education and formation focused on the faithful, mystical and ascetical patrimony of the Catholic Church. Our programs are geared toward all adults, with students ranging in age from 18 to 84. The Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation offers a graduate-level program for those looking to develop the skills needed to weave their faith into their occupations or to be a spiritual director or mentor. Also, the School of Spiritual Formation allows people to deepen their own spirituality and incorporate their beliefs and Catholic Tradition into their personal lives, helping to clear their path to heaven.

Campus Culture: Avila Institute has no physical campus. It is an online institute.

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