Class Description

This course, taught by Char Sundust, focuses on applying our visionary and healing gifts in our one-on-one work and in our groups and communities. The course invites students to deeply ask, how do I express my identity? How can I use my connection to the Divine as a way to serve this planet and other human beings?

We address the issues of the major transitions and initiations in human life, and learn how to apply our gifts and talents in action to assist others on these major life thresholds. We address soul ruptures and wounds, and how to repair and assist with disenchantment, disempowerment, and disintegration to restore enchantment, empowerment, and the possibility of integration and inspiration.

This curriculum includes ceremonialist training on facilitating ceremonies for the four major life initiations: Birth, Death, Weddings/Commitments, and Coming of Age/Leaving Home. We explore rituals from many traditions as we learn to assist others in creating a fulfilling, rich, and authentic ceremony.

We work in-depth with the text The Four-Fold Way by Angeles Arrien, and the year concludes with a wilderness experience guided by Char Sundust’s mother.

Prerequisite: Completion of the first year circle, Spiritual Identity is required for all students participating in Applied Spirituality.

Location

Seattle University (details will be provided to registered participants)

All SOI classes and workshops are hybrid, giving everyone the option to arrive to class in person or via Zoom.

Dates

The new class format is four Clinic Weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Friday from 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM PT. There will be an introduction to the class in September before the first clinic weekend.

Introduction to Applied Spirituality: September 12th from 6:30 - 7:30 PM PT

• First Clinic Weekend: November 7th - 9th

• Second Clinic Weekend: January 9th - 11th

• Third Clinic Weekend: March 6th - 8th

• Fourth Clinic Weekend: May 1st - 3rd
  

All students are required to attend all clinic weekends.

Price

This is a tuition-based course. All class dates are required attendance.

The cost of tuition for Applied Spirituality includes the Introduction class and the four Clinic Weekends.

Total cost $2,700

SOI offers 3 levels of contribution to make this class accessible to anyone called to participate:

• Foundation cost would be $2,700, which covers the cost of the class for one individual.

  • You may pay this amount in full (Register and pay in full before August 1, 2025 to receive a 10% discount ), or

  • You may pay a $150 non-refundable deposit to hold your place, followed by 10 monthly payments of $255 that will be automatically withdrawn from your account on the 1st of each month starting Oct 1, 2025.

• Visionary cost would be $3,200, which covers the cost of the class for one individual and to assist someone at the supported level for the cost of the class. Additionally, you will receive SOI Swag.

  • You may pay this amount in full (Register and pay in full before August 1, 2025 to receive a 10% discount ) or

  • You may pay a $200 non-refundable deposit to hold your place, followed by 10 monthly payments of $300 that will be automatically withdrawn from your account on the 1st of each month starting Oct 1, 2025.

• Supported cost would be $1,700, which supports those who need assistance. Please contact the SOI office at (206) 440-8886 or by email at sundustoracle@gmail.com to enquire about eligibility for this amount or to learn more about support from scholarships and work trade opportunities that may be available.

Alternative Financing

There are alternate rates available for those re-taking the course, and for full-time Bastyr students and alumni. Scholarship and work study opportunities may be available to those in need as well. Please contact the SOI office at (206) 440-8886 or by email at sundustoracle@gmail.com to enquire.

Cancellation Policy

• Registrations canceled at least 60 days before the class starts will receive 100% refund of the remaining balance after the non-refundable deposit.

• Registrations canceled at least 30 days before the class starts will receive 50% refund of the remaining balance after the non-refundable deposit. Registrations canceled within 30 days before the class starts, the class payment amount is non-refundable and will be forfeited.

Questions?

Reach out with any other questions about this course via our contact form, email sundustoracle@gmail.com, or call (206) 440-8886.