Theology of the Body Institute

“Theology of the Body and Priestly Mission” The Theology of the Body Institute presents “Theology of the Body and Priestly Mission,” the third of a three-part retreat series entitled, “In the Person of Christ: Theology of the Body and the Catholic Priesthood.”  Your retreat will be guided by Reverend Michael Nixon, priest of the Diocese of […]

At a time of great concern and confusion over the fundamental meanings of sexuality, gender, marriage and family, this online course will reexamine the main themes and proposals of the following works of St. John Paul II: On the Christian Family in the Modern World, On the Dignity & Vocation of Women, Letter to Women, and Letter […]

At a time of great concern and confusion over the fundamental meanings of sexuality, gender, marriage and family, this online course will reexamine the main themes and proposals of the following works of St. John Paul II: On the Christian Family in the Modern World, On the Dignity & Vocation of Women, Letter to Women, and Letter […]

What's Included: This online course introduces students to the key themes of the 129 Wednesday audience addresses that comprise John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.  Particular attention will be paid to the imago Dei, fall and redemption, Christian ethics and ethos, freedom and person, gender and vocation.  Students will be encouraged to journey from “head […]

18-23 January 2026 in Sydney, Australia! Benedict XVI Retreat Centre, Grose Vale A not-to-be-missed 5-day immersion course opportunity to receive the timeless wisdom of St John-Paul here in Sydney! Open to all! This transformative retreat will inspire, heal and form you to bring the Gospel to today’s culture. Christopher West, Th.D., serves as President and […]

February 8 - 13, 2026 Black Rock Retreat Center in Quarryville, PA Taught by Christopher West, Andrew Comiskey, Abbey Foard, and Katie Comiskey The Theology of the Body Institute is excited to partner with Desert Stream Ministries for a unique and immersive healing and training opportunity. In this five day retreat, you will experience a […]

This online course focuses on St. John Paul II’s pre-papal writings, which are rich in dialogue with the great philosophical minds of the past. As John Paul was himself a professor of philosophy, this course presents a tour of the history of philosophy from ancient Greece to the present with an eye toward empowering students […]

Although the in-person TOB II: Into the Deep Course experience is the optimal transformational encounter with TOB with the celebration of the Sacraments, daily prayer, and interactions with the instructor and your fellow students, we pray that this online course will give you a foundational encounter with the content of our in-person TOB II: Into the […]

This course explores various aspects of the theory and practice of spiritual direction. Spiritual direction is an art that allows many approaches. What is unique about spiritual direction is that it is a relationship that focuses on the one-on-one relationship of the directee with God.  Our one-on-one relationship with God began and is seen in […]