Rueben P. Job Institute for Spiritual Formation - Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary
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Rueben P. Job Institute for Spiritual Formation
At the forefront of Protestant spiritual formation
Established in 2012, the Rueben P. Job Institute for Spiritual Formation is an initiative for continuing education in spiritual formation of laity and clergy, named after a renown figure in the field of spiritual formation, Bishop Rueben P. Job.
An alumnus of Garrett, Bishop Job’s ministry pioneered spiritual formation practices within The United Methodist Church. During his lifetime, Bishop Job was at the forefront in spiritual formation, serving as consultant in Christian spirituality, spiritual retreat leader, spiritual guide, and author or co-author of more than 20 books.
The Institute, as well as the Rueben P. Job Endowed Chair in Spiritual Formation, are a lasting legacy to Bishop Job’s lifelong commitment to his field and ensures that Garrett continues to prepare well-formed spiritual leaders for many generations.
Meet the Director
Dr. Rolf R. Nolasco Jr. is the Rueben P. Job Professor of Spiritual Formation and Pastoral Theology at Garrett-Evangelical and director of the Rueben P. Job Institute for Spiritual Formation. He is an experienced professor, trained in pastoral and counseling psychology, mindfulness and contemplative spirituality, and affective neuroscience.
Meet Dr. Nolasco
Flourishing Together
A justice-centered leadership formation initiative supporting clergy, students, and congregational leaders through webinars, retreats, peer cohorts, and innovation grants.
LEARN MORE
Compassionate Presence
Founded by Dr. Rolf R. Nolasco Jr.,
Compassionate Presence
seeks to create hospitable, caring, and compassionate individuals and empower communities to take on and sustain a life of compassion as a radical response to human suffering.
Visit the Website
Religion, Technology, and Healing: Science is Not Enough to Save Us
Co-sponsored by the Job Institute and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Dialogue on Science, Ethics and Religion (DoSER), explore a video playlist from a 2022 conference featuring Dr. Philip Kurian, Principal Investigator and Founding Director of Quantum Biology Laboratory at Howard University, and Garrett PhD students and faculty, discussing “Religion, Technology, and Healing: Science is Not Enough to Save Us.”
VIEW VIDEO PLAYLIST
Creating a Space for Soulful Conversations
“G-Talk” is a space for soulful conversation with Garrett students, alumni, faculty, and staff. It’s about engaging in “G-d-Talk” that is personal, practical, embodied, and open-ended.
Join the Conversation
Continue your learning journey through our classes and workshops
Continuing Education
Explore the Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Direction
DMin in Spiritual Direction
Explore the MAPCC Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care track
Master of Arts in Pastoral Care and Counseling
Spirituality Resources
Spirituality
Resources for Spiritual Formation
Resources for Christian Spiritual Formation Practices
Spiritual Directors International
Belief Net
The Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality
Online Spirituality Resources
Day1
Montreat Conference Center
Washington National Cathedral
Spirituality and Practice
Taize
Order of the Carmelites
Episcopal Church
Explore Faith
Ignatian Spirituality
The Mindful Word
Renovare
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
Nurturing Faith
The Rule of Benedict
Rule of Life/Celtic Spirituality
Spirituality and Practice
The Divine Hours: Monastic Retreats
The Upper Room
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Spirituality and Health
Spirituality and Prayer
Pray as You Go
Arthur Paul Boers
Cynthia Bourgeault
Annie Dillard
Richard J. Foster
Sally Weaver Glick
Ben Campbell Johnson
Thomas Keating
Sue Monk Kidd
Marlene Kropf
Thomas Merton
Wendy Miller
Kathleen Norris
Henri Nouwen
Eugene Peterson
Richard Rohr
Marjorie Thompson
Howard Thurman
Dallas Willard
The Contemplative Society
Center for Action and Contemplation
The Thomas Merton Center at Bellarmine University
Howard Thurman Center for Common Good
Henri Nouwen Society
Practicing our Faith
Contemplative Outreach
Sacred Space
Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality
Zoe-Life Spiritual Life Explorations
myGETS
The Garrett Collective
Events
Give
Apply
Rueben P. Job Institute for Spiritual Formation
At the forefront of Protestant spiritual formation
Established in 2012, the Rueben P. Job Institute for Spiritual Formation is an initiative for continuing education in spiritual formation of laity and clergy, named after a renown figure in the field of spiritual formation, Bishop Rueben P. Job.
An alumnus of Garrett, Bishop Job’s ministry pioneered spiritual formation practices within The United Methodist Church. During his lifetime, Bishop Job was at the forefront in spiritual formation, serving as consultant in Christian spirituality, spiritual retreat leader, spiritual guide, and author or co-author of more than 20 books.
The Institute, as well as the Rueben P. Job Endowed Chair in Spiritual Formation, are a lasting legacy to Bishop Job’s lifelong commitment to his field and ensures that Garrett continues to prepare well-formed spiritual leaders for many generations.
Meet the Director
Dr. Rolf R. Nolasco Jr. is the Rueben P. Job Professor of Spiritual Formation and Pastoral Theology at Garrett-Evangelical and director of the Rueben P. Job Institute for Spiritual Formation. He is an experienced professor, trained in pastoral and counseling psychology, mindfulness and contemplative spirituality, and affective neuroscience.
Meet Dr. Nolasco
Flourishing Together
A justice-centered leadership formation initiative supporting clergy, students, and congregational leaders through webinars, retreats, peer cohorts, and innovation grants.
LEARN MORE
Compassionate Presence
Founded by Dr. Rolf R. Nolasco Jr.,
Compassionate Presence
seeks to create hospitable, caring, and compassionate individuals and empower communities to take on and sustain a life of compassion as a radical response to human suffering.
Visit the Website
Religion, Technology, and Healing: Science is Not Enough to Save Us
Co-sponsored by the Job Institute and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Dialogue on Science, Ethics and Religion (DoSER), explore a video playlist from a 2022 conference featuring Dr. Philip Kurian, Principal Investigator and Founding Director of Quantum Biology Laboratory at Howard University, and Garrett PhD students and faculty, discussing “Religion, Technology, and Healing: Science is Not Enough to Save Us.”
VIEW VIDEO PLAYLIST
Creating a Space for Soulful Conversations
“G-Talk” is a space for soulful conversation with Garrett students, alumni, faculty, and staff. It’s about engaging in “G-d-Talk” that is personal, practical, embodied, and open-ended.
Join the Conversation
Continue your learning journey through our classes and workshops
Continuing Education
Explore the Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Direction
DMin in Spiritual Direction
Explore the MAPCC Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care track
Master of Arts in Pastoral Care and Counseling
Spirituality Resources
Spirituality
Resources for Spiritual Formation
Resources for Christian Spiritual Formation Practices
Spiritual Directors International
Belief Net
The Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality
Online Spirituality Resources
Day1
Montreat Conference Center
Washington National Cathedral
Spirituality and Practice
Taize
Order of the Carmelites
Episcopal Church
Explore Faith
Ignatian Spirituality
The Mindful Word
Renovare
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
Nurturing Faith
The Rule of Benedict
Rule of Life/Celtic Spirituality
Spirituality and Practice
The Divine Hours: Monastic Retreats
The Upper Room
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Spirituality and Health
Spirituality and Prayer
Pray as You Go
Arthur Paul Boers
Cynthia Bourgeault
Annie Dillard
Richard J. Foster
Sally Weaver Glick
Ben Campbell Johnson
Thomas Keating
Sue Monk Kidd
Marlene Kropf
Thomas Merton
Wendy Miller
Kathleen Norris
Henri Nouwen
Eugene Peterson
Richard Rohr
Marjorie Thompson
Howard Thurman
Dallas Willard
The Contemplative Society
Center for Action and Contemplation
The Thomas Merton Center at Bellarmine University
Howard Thurman Center for Common Good
Henri Nouwen Society
Practicing our Faith
Contemplative Outreach
Sacred Space
Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality
Zoe-Life Spiritual Life Explorations