Graduate Certificate
Rooted in Jesuit values and open to students of all faiths and backgrounds, the Spirituality in Health and Healing Graduate Certificate at Regis University invites health care professionals to explore the powerful connection between faith, ethics and whole-person care. Designed for practicing clinicians and health professionals, this 12-credit academic certificate blends online and in-person course work with a one-of-a-kind retreat experience in the serene setting of Sedalia, Colorado. This hybrid format gives students the opportunity to pause, reflect and connect with a supportive community — while learning to better serve patients in mind, body and spirit.
Through the lens of cura personalis — care for the whole person — students deepen their own understanding of spirituality and how it shapes the healing process. You’ll learn how to engage patients compassionately, respect diverse faith traditions and apply ethical frameworks that support spiritual well-being in clinical settings. Whether you’re seeking personal renewal, professional growth or a way to address burnout with purpose, this program offers the tools to transform your practice — and yourself.
Program Format
Hybrid 8-week and 12-week terms
with intensive retreats
Time Commitment
1 year
Tuition for the 25-26 Academic Year
$800 per credit hour
Discover how traditional, holistic and alternative therapies can come together to support whole-person care — giving you the tools to thoughtfully combine physical, mental, social and spiritual approaches in treating common and chronic health conditions.
Explore your own sense of purpose and spiritual growth while learning practical ways to bring whole-person care into your health care practice — through online discussions, reflective retreats and hands-on activities.
Engage in an exploration of real-world ethical challenges in health care — equipping you with the tools to navigate moral dilemmas through case studies, reflection and a grounding in both philosophical and faith-based ethical frameworks.
Students in the Spirituality in Health and Healing Certificate are required to participate in two retreat days at the Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House in Sedalia, Colorado. Located on 280 acres in the colorful foothills of the Rocky Mountains and surrounded by spectacular natural beauty, Sacred Heart offers the perfect setting to deepen your spirituality and identify how it impacts your clinical practice.
To apply to the Spirituality in Health and Healing Graduate Certificate program, you will need:
The ideal candidate for this program is a practicing health care professional or health professions student who is seeking to deepen their understanding of spirituality, explore the ethical dimensions of whole-person care and integrate compassionate, faith-informed practices into their clinical work — regardless of their religious background or belief system.
The first step in the application process is to contact an admissions counselor, who can evaluate your prior learning credit, provide information regarding financial aid and tuition assistance and help you through the entire application process.
Tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year: $800 per credit hour
Required Retreat Fee: $50 for overnight stay (student must arrange own transportation)
Total program credits: 12
Tuition is one part of the overall cost of attendance, which includes all expenses students may have, including basic living costs. For more information about tuition, fees and your estimated cost of attendance, visit our Cost of Attendance for Adult Undergraduates and Graduate Students page. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Regis also offers a variety of scholarships, grants and other programs to help you pay for school. Visit Financial Aid for more information.
The Spirituality in Health and Healing Graduate Certificate is offered by the Loretto Heights School of Nursing in the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions.