Erik Ranstrom, PH.D

Erik is a reputable spiritual director with a certificate in spiritual direction from the Center for Ignatian Spirituality at Fairfield University. He also holds a Ph.D. in theology from Boston College. He brings together careful, intellectual reflection and inner, intuitive discernment to support retreatants and directees’ spiritual journeys. Whether you have a formal religious affiliation or identify as a seeker along various paths, Erik believes that the mystery of God is beckoning you to the fullness of joy and loving service of others in the midst of the struggles of life. Having worked in higher education for over a decade, and most recently in the mental health sector, Erik pulls from a wide breadth of sources and experiences to connect ideas.

Erik’s areas of expertise:

• Ecumenical and Interfaith Dialogue
• Spirituality for Addiction and Recovery
• Imaginative Prayer and Lectio Divina
• Faith and Human Development
• Theological Reflection
• Marian Spirituality