Central Methodist University
Flourishing, Vocation and Human PILGRIMAGE
Students at Central Methodist University may sign up for a special curated pilgrimage course called:
RL290 / Flourishing: Vocation and the Human Pilgrimage in the Christian Tradition."
The course is currently taught in the second 8 weeks of the fall semester and the pilgrimage intensive takes place in January. Through this course, students will explore the intersection of vocation and human flourishing, drawing on the Christian tradition and practice of pilgrimage as a framework for discovery of personal calling and purpose. Through discussions, readings, short writing assignments and exercises, and the spiritual practice of a 10-day pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, students will experience questions and practices meant to spark personal and communal reflection on vocation and purpose.
Students may learn more by emailing brady@turnaroundcollective.org or by visiting the Registrar's Office at Central Methodist University.
Meet Your Pilgrimage Facilitators
Brady Banks
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
@ TURNAROUND COLLECTIVE
Brady is the founder and director of Turnaround Collective. He’s guided multiple pilgrimages over the years, facilitating spiritual spaces for pilgrims as they discover new spiritual territory. He also works with faith-based nonprofits to develop financial resources to meet their missions. Prior to Turnaround, Brady served over 15 years as a nonprofit executive management and development professional for multiple nonprofit organizations, as well as serving as an elected official locally in Nashville. He’s a graduate of Mercer University, Harvard Divinity School, and a current doctoral student at Pacific School of Religion, part of the Graduate Theological Union at Berkeley. He teaches as an adjunct professor at Central Methodist University and serves on the Tennessee Western Kentucky Conference’s Faith & Innovation team. Brady is an avid backcountry hiker, reader, and music aficionado. He enjoys life with his wife Kristin, their son Thaddeus, and dog Henri.