Programs

Upcoming Retreats, Special Events, and Ongoing Events offered by The Sophia Institute in Charleston, South Carolina. 

Retreats

Presenting Faculty

David Whyte

The Art of Creating a Beautiful Mind
Presenting Faculty
Event dates
Mar 2, 2012 to Mar 3, 2012

The world exists independent of human thought, but it is seen through the lenses of the mind. To understand the world we inhabit, we must clarify and engage our perceptions, refusing the temptation to turn away and create false abstracts that appear to offer us an easier existence.

Presenting Faculty

Rick Brown: Getting the Love You Want - Imago Relationship Therapy

Presenting Faculty
Event dates
Mar 17, 2012 to Mar 18, 2012

This renowned, intensive two-day workshop for couples, married or unmarried, provides the insights and methods needed to discover the joyous, and even spiritual, potential that awaits us in a committed relationship.

Presenting Faculty

Margaret Wheatley

Perseverance: Igniting the Heart in the Midst of Uncertainty
Presenting Faculty
Event dates
Mar 23, 2012 to Mar 25, 2012

Perseverance is the capacity to keep going long after the passion for our work has dissipated. It is a continuous and conscious choice not  to give up, no matter how difficult the circumstances.  The Chinese character for perseverance

Ongoing Series

Presenting Faculty

A Wealth of Wisdom:

Reflections with Joseph Campbell and C.G. Jung
Presenting Faculty
Event dates
Feb 2, 2012
Mar 1, 2012
Apr 5, 2012
May 3, 2012
Jun 7, 2012
Jul 5, 2012
Aug 2, 2012
Sep 6, 2012
Oct 4, 2012
Nov 1, 2012
Dec 6, 2012

A Wealth of Wisdom: Reflections with Joseph Campbell and C.G. Jung

First Thursday of every month at 12:00PM

Come join in the discussion.

The wealth of wisdom of Campbell and Jung, revelations deep within us.  

Don’t miss this!

No Fee, Donations Accepted

 

Presenting Faculty

Sunday Meditation

Presenting Faculty
Event dates
Feb 5, 2012
Mar 4, 2012
Apr 1, 2012
May 6, 2012
Jun 3, 2012
Jul 1, 2012
Aug 5, 2012
Sep 2, 2012
Oct 7, 2012
Nov 4, 2012
Dec 2, 2012

An informal monthly gathering of people to participate in group meditation, followed by a brief presentation on related spiritual topics with open discussion. Meditation from 7:00-7:30. Discussion from 7:30-8:30. No specific meditation practice is required; practitioners of all paths are welcome.

Presenting Faculty

Book Discussions

Presenting Faculty
Event dates
Mar 8, 2012
Apr 12, 2012
May 10, 2012
Jun 14, 2012
Jul 12, 2012
Aug 9, 2012
Sep 13, 2012
Oct 11, 2012
Nov 8, 2012
Dec 13, 2012

This stimulating group will meet once each month to discuss books written by speakers scheduled to present at the institute. We request that you come having read the month’s book. Be prepared to bring your curiosity and contribute your insights.

On March 8th, 2012, we'll discuss PERSEVERANCE by

Special Events

Presenting Faculty

"Miss Representation" - Special Screening

Presenting Faculty
Event dates
Mar 14, 2012
The documentary Miss Representation, by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, and aired on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. The film explores how the media’s misrepresentations of women have led to the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence.
Presenting Faculty

Ellen Burstyn - A Special Appearance, Live in Charleston

Presenting Faculty
Event dates
Mar 29, 2012

Please join us for a special live performance by Ellen Burstyn.  The very special performance will be for one night only, March 29, 2012 in here beautiful, Charleston, South Carolina.

After the performance, we welcome you to join us for a reception afterward.

Additional details to follow.