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3.00 Credits
Staff The course interprets and applies the biblical principle of "praying without ceasing." In addition to examining various dimensions of prayer, the course also explores ways tha t one? ? whole life can be prayerful. The course exposes students to both theoretical and practical dimensions including a small-group practicum componen
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3.00 Credits
Johnson This course is specifically designed for persons who are currently engaged in ministry (internships, pastorates, etc.) and are seeking ways of integrating prayer and the work of ministry. Students will examine integrative models, utilize reflective tools, and be involved in a "spiritual direction" process throughout this formative experience
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1.00 Credits
Harper This course provides an introduction to the formative reading of Scripture and other texts. Working with John Wesley's method to "read, mark, and inwardly digest" the Bible and other literature, students will learn how this practice has been part of classical spiritual formation since the period of the early church. They will also be guided in the actual practice of spiritual reading, both personally and in community. Credit onl
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1.00 Credits
Harper This course examines the biblical and historical foundations for an ongoing life of prayer, both personally and congregationally. Emphasis is given to the identification of a student's prayer style, and also to the procedures for developing prayer ministry in the local church. The course aims to interpret the phrase "pray without ceasing" for individual and group prayer, moving prayer from an occasional act to a sustained attitude and environment. Credit onl
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Staff For students with specialized interests/needs in selected areas of introductory study in Spiritual Formation. Consult syllabus for prerequisites and course requirements. See academic policy. May be repeated
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1.00 Credits
Johnson, Seamands In 1991, Margaret M. Poloma and George H. Gallup Jr., published their book, Varieties of Prayer. It was a study of a Gallup survey on Religion in American Life. Specifically, it examined the importance of prayer in the lives of Americans. The authors observed: "It is. accurate to say that most Americans, while believing in prayer, are desperately in need of help in understanding and practicing prayer." In the decade since those words were written, a "prayer movement" has emerged in North America with multifaceted expressions including: national prayer coalitions, united prayer events, churches with prayer coordinators or "prayer pastors," and a multitude of prayer ministries. Most are committed to helping people understand prayer. We believe that it is important for seminarians to have the opportunity to hear from national and international leaders in the prayer movement in order to discover what is happening "in the field," and experience intensive teaching on prayer, to reflect theologically on the ideas presented, and to re spond to God's invitation to pray. Each year we invite a prayer leader to campus for a workshop and use this as an opportunity for this kind of creative engagement. May be
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3.00 Credits
Staff Thomas Merton, a Trappist monk, was one of the foremost Roman Catholic thinkers in the latter part of the 20th century. This course will study Merton's concepts of spirituality with special focus on prayer and solitude, contemplation and the cross, obedience and social responsibility.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Staff Guided, independent, introductory research in Spiritual Formation. See academic policy and procedures. By contract. Credit only. May be repeated
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3.00 Credits
Staff This course is designed to explore the meaning of spiritual guidance (direction) as well as some of the issues and themes that are often involved in such a ministry. Participants will be expected to meet together for mutual spiritual direction during the semester and, at the end of the semester, to reflect upon some of the issues and dynamics they have experienced through that process. Lectures, videotapes, discussions, and practical exercises will be utilized. The class is designed to be "formational" as well as "informational.
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3.00 Credits
Johnson This course is built upon the premise that Christian spiritual formation takes place within the context of the church, the Body of Christ. Starting from the perspective of the pastor as a "living reminder" (Nouwen), participants will examine how aspects of our life together can be developed to foster intentional spiritual formation. Some areas for possible exploration include growing groups, designing retreats, discovering gifts, discernin g God? ? guidance, encouraging spiritual friendship, and writing letters of spiritual counsel. The course will utilize lecture, discussion, video, and (when possible) field trip
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