Summer Institute 2026 | Mysticism, Soul, and Psyche

Monday | June 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday | June 16, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday | June 17, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Oblate School of Theology invites you to the 2026 Summer Institute, a three-day theological and spiritual gathering exploring the intersections of mysticism, soul, and psyche—and how renewed attention to these dimensions can deepen Christian spirituality and contemporary psychological insight.

This year’s theme, Mysticism, Soul, and Psyche, invites participants to rediscover the ancient languages through which human beings have named their experiences of God, desire, meaning, and transformation. Drawing from philosophy, depth psychology, and the Christian mystical tradition, the Institute will consider how listening to the soul opens pathways of healing, integration, and contemplative wisdom for the 21st century.

Our featured keynote speaker, Dr. Peter Tyler, internationally respected scholar of spirituality and practicing psychotherapist, will offer three keynote presentations exploring:
(1) the relationship between mythos, logos, and psyche,
(2) the transformative yet elusive nature of mysticism, and
(3) the renewed place of the soul in contemporary spiritual and psychological practice—culminating in what he calls a “mystical therapy” for today.

Additional keynote and breakout presenters from the Oblate community and the San Antonio area will deepen the conversation, bringing perspectives from theology, pastoral ministry, and clinical practice. Together, they will illuminate how biblical imagination, contemplative tradition, and mental health care intersect in lived experience.

Throughout the Institute, participants will engage in breakout sessions, processing groups, and guided conversations—integrating psychological insight and spiritual wisdom into their personal lives and ministry.

Whether you are a pastor, educator, counselor, spiritual director, minister, or seeker, the 2026 Summer Institute offers a space for serious reflection and renewed encounter—where mysticism, soul, and psyche speak to the deeper longings of our time.

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We are pleased to offer a high-quality boxed lunch meal package from a local restaurant. The package conveniently includes a fresh boxed lunch for Day 2 and Day 3. Meals will be served with care to ensure an enjoyable dining experience for all.

Complimentary General Admission tickets are available for this event. Meal tickets must be purchased separately. Please contact the Continuing Education Program Coordinator for the Promo Code at (210) 341-1366 x 206 or email Veronica Montalvo at [email protected].

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Professor Peter Tyler is Professor of Pastoral Theology and Spirituality at St Mary’s University, London, the UK’s largest Catholic university. A practicing psychotherapist, he has devoted his scholarly and pastoral career to exploring the dynamic relationship between psychology and spirituality, particularly within the Christian mystical tradition.

His research focuses on mysticism, depth psychology, soul-making, and the integration of faith and therapeutic practice. He is the author of several influential works, including The Pursuit of the Soul: Psychoanalysis, Soul-making and the Christian Tradition (T&T Clark, 2016) and Christian Mindfulness: Theology and Practice (Canterbury-SCM, 2018).

A long-time friend and lecturer at the Oblate School of Theology, Professor Tyler is known for his ability to bridge theology, pastoral practice, and psychological insight in ways that are both intellectually rigorous and pastorally grounded. He is delighted to return as keynote speaker for the 2026 Summer Institute.

Ron Rolheiser, OMI is a Roman Catholic priest, member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, and served as president of Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas for the fifteen years before retiring from that position in September 2020. He remains a fulltime faculty member at OST. Rolheiser is a theologian, professor, and award-winning author. Apart from his academic knowledge in systematic theology and philosophy, he has become a popular speaker in contemporary spirituality and religion and the secular world. He writes a weekly column that is carried in many newspapers around the world. He is a popular speaker in the areas of contemporary spirituality and religion and the secular world. For more information about Ron and his books visit his website at www.ronrolheiser.com

Rodolfo Felices Luna, PhD, is Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture at Oblate School of Theology, where he teaches New Testament courses. Born and raised in Peru, he later immigrated to eastern Canada, studying in French and earning his Ph.D. in Theology–Biblical Studies from the University of Montreal.

Dr. Luna served as president of the French-Canadian Biblical Association from 2017 to 2021 and is an active member of several leading scholarly societies, including the Catholic Biblical Association and the Society of Biblical Literature. He is the author of two books in French on the Fourth Gospel and First John, as well as numerous academic articles. His first book in English, Hearing Earth’s Call: Life and Livelihood in First John, was released by Orbis Books in 2025.

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Whitley Event Center, 285 Oblate Drive, San Antonio, United States

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