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.

📍800 Cauthen Dr., Montgomery, AL 36105
📞(833) 77-AVILA (28452)
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.