Christopher T. Copeland
Core Faculty
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Christopher T. Copeland, M.Div., J.D. D.Min. is a teacher, spiritual director, minister, InterPlay leader and founder of Illuminating Paths, a practice of accompanying people on their paths toward greater awareness, compassion and freedom. Chris studied at Wake Forest University, Emory University and San Francisco Theological Seminary, earning degrees in mathematics, theology, law and spiritual direction. Chris has been engaging the Enneagram for more than 25 years, becoming a Certified Narrative Enneagram Teacher in 2014 and completing his doctoral dissertation on the Enneagram and spiritual practices in 2017. Chris became adjunct faculty for The Narrative Enneagram in 2018 and joined the Core Faculty in 2020. With his colleague and Certified Narrative Enneagram Teacher Sandra Smith, Chris founded Heart of the Enneagram, a podcast and companion book for those who want to dive deep into the Enneagram. A native of North Carolina, Chris lives in Winston-Salem with his husband, Bernie Newton. www.illuminatingpaths.com www.heartoftheenneagram.com
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Experiencing Spiritual Freedom
Join us for a 5-day intensive to engage the spiritual dimensions of the Enneagram through mindfulness, panel sharing, movement, and art to bring greater peace and freedom to your life.
Foundational Courses Yearlong Experience
A year-long transformational journey including 24 live online teaching sessions to take you through the psychological, somatic, and spiritual elements of the Enneagram. Plus, enjoy a yearlong Community Membership.
Professional Certification Program Application May 2025
Step 1: The Professional Certification Program is for those interested in developing skills as a typing professional, teacher of the Enneagram, or practitioner using the Enneagram in their professional work with clients.