Please note: our courses fill up fast and so early registration is strongly recommended. Registration closes on 1 August 2025. Please choose one of the below application methods in order to apply for this programme. If you have already sent in your application and wish to pay your deposit, please click here.

Option One: Online Application (Quickest)


    YOUR DETAILS Please complete the following form as accurately as possible.

    REFERRER DETAILS Please give below the names of two persons whom we can contact for references – one of whom should be a member of your Church (not a family member)

    WHEN RESIDENTIAL - DIETARY REQUIREMENTS The following special diets are available if requested in advance:
    No RequirementVeganVegetarianGluten-freeNon-dairyNo FishNo Shellfish
    PERSON TO BE NOTIFIED IN CASE OF EMERGENCY (NOT TRAVELLING WITH YOU)

    MARKETING QUESTIONS? How did you find out about this event ? : ? WebsiteSocial MediaPosterWord of MouthInternet/Google SearchOther

    Would you like us to contact you about other spiritual programmes or events ? : ? YesNo
    GDPR Information
    We (CACS) may occasionally wish to collect images (both photographs and video recordings) of our events/programmes, including lectures, tutorials, seminars and social events. These photographs and video recordings may be used by the CACS for the promotion of its educational activities. I hereby grant to the CACS the right and permission to take, hold, use, and publish photographs and video recordings in which I appear in printed or electronic media, including the internet, for advertising and promoting educational activities. I understand that if I no longer want a photograph in which I appear to be used, I can contact the Programme Director to request that it be removed. However, I accept that it might not always be possible to remove all existing copies from circulation. Please note that by proceeding with this application you consent for photographs and video recordings of you to be used as described above.
    Information collected on this form will be held in accordance with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) for the purposes of processing your application and for student administration. It will be held securely and not passed on to third parties. For details, see our privacy policy at: https://www.carmelite.uk.net/privacy-policy/
    DECLARATION I certify that the information given in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. In enrolling on the Spiritual Direction Training Programme 2025-2027 I accept responsibility for payment of the full fees. I accept the terms and conditions as indicated on the programme website and as listed at https://www.carmelite.uk.net/terms-and-conditions/ Subject to English law. I Agree:

    Option Two: Offline Application

    To apply, please download and complete the above form and then email admissions@carmelite.org.uk

    OR

    send by post to:

    Director of Programmes
    Centre for Applied Carmelite Spirituality,
    Carmelite Priory,
    Boars Hill,
    Oxford
    OX1 5HB

    Please include a non-refundable deposit of £200. Cheques to be made payable to “Carmelite Priory (CACS)”.

    For bank transfers see details below:

    Name of bank: Barclays
    Switch Code: BUKBGB22
    IBAN: GB84 BUKB20651853108856
    Account Name: Carmelite Priory (CACS)
    Sort Code: 20-65-18
    Account No.: 80251216

    For more information please call 07849 596572 or email: admissions@carmelite.org.uk