CEIE Leadership Certificate
Welcome to our Discerning Leadership Certificate at the CEIE Leadership Academy, where we learn with purpose.
Engage. Learn. Grow. Lead.
CEIE's Discerning Leadership Certificate (CDLC) is an immersive, intensive residential program experience designed for individuals who are actively providing leadership within their unique context.
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CEIE Leadership Academy Presents:
2025-26 Discerning Leadership Certificate
The CEIE Discerning Leadership Certificate (CDLC) is a residential program experience designed for individuals who are actively providing leadership–whether in ministry, religious nonprofit, civic, or other public spheres. Rooted in the Ignatian tradition of discernment, the certificate is guided by experienced faculty and leadership coaches within a 6:1 participant-to-coach cohort model. Its focuses are:
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Spiritual and Values Formation
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Leadership in the Public Square
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Leadership Practice
The deadline to register is April 30th, 2026.
Program Dates: June 21–26, 2026
June 2026 Dates
| Sun. 6/21 | Mon. 6/22 | Tues. 6/23 | Wed. 6/24 | Thur. 6/25 | Fri. 6/26 | |
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| Core Themes | Welcome and Orientation | Spiritual and Personal Formation | Values Formation and Adaptive Leadership | Organizational Culture and Teams | Leadership in the Public Square | Synthesis and Futuring |
Program Logistics
- Lodging available at Bellarmine Hall on the Seattle University campus
- All meals provided throughout certificate week
- Sessions held in a private, dedicated on-campus space
- Parking included for all students
- Coming soon: A detailed weekly itinerary with session topics and times
Cohort Model
Rooted in the Ignatian tradition of discernment, the certificate is guided by experienced faculty and leadership coaches within a 6:1 participant to coach cohort model. Participants journey through a dynamic curriculum centered on three core themes:
- Spiritual and Values Formation: Deepen your inner life and connect leadership to purpose, identity, and values clarity.
- Leadership Practice: Strengthen your capacity to lead with integrity, presence, and resilience in complex, evolving environments.
- Leadership in the Public Square: Engage critically and compassionately with today’s pressing societal challenges through a lens of justice, service, discernment, and transformation.
Photo Gallery: Summer 2025 Certificate Experience
Take a look at some special moments from the Summer 2025 Certificate Program.
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Community in Action
Students gathered at CEIE offices during a Summer 2025 Certificate Program session at Seattle University.
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Atrium Conversations
An open gathering in the Casey building atrium, where participants engaged in thoughtful dialogue across disciplines and backgrounds.
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From Community to Classroom
A traditional classroom session during the Summer 2025 Program, offering space for reflection, learning, and shared growth.
Questions?
Contact CEIE Assistant Director Rev. Dr. Kara Markell
Kara Markell, D.Min.
Assistant Director, Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement