ReformedChapin
Puritan Board Freshman
I visited Talbot BIOLAs Seminary this week for an information session about their MA degrees. I was confused about one degree the Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care. No I am not looking to go for it but I was curious as to what is the point of it.
You can find the curriculum here.
These are sample of the courses:
It seems weird to me. How exactly does one "develop spiritually"? Is this some christian buzz word for praying for or something? I know that several christian movements like my old one at Calvary Chapel used to the whole experiencing God or have a deeper relationship with Jesus. I don't even know what means.
Everyone please stick to the links I send and not move around because of possible 2nd commandment violations.
You can find the curriculum here.
These are sample of the courses:
ISF 532 Developmental Spirituality & Contemplative Prayer (3)
An exploration of the various stages of growth involved in the believer's journey, employing both experiential and Biblical data. Particular focus is given to St. John of the Cross who developed perhaps the most elaborate and influential approach to understanding the work of the Spirit in various phases of the Christian's life and how this relates to the relationship between discursive and contemplative prayer and meditation. Includes individual projects enhancing students understanding of their own stages of spiritual development and the life of prayer.
ISF 521/CE 710/TH 701 Introduction to Christian Spirituality and Prayer (3)
An introductory study into the nature of spiritual formation and the various ways that Christians have sought to deepen their relationship with God, with special emphasis given to the nature and practice of prayer in the Church and the Christian life.
It seems weird to me. How exactly does one "develop spiritually"? Is this some christian buzz word for praying for or something? I know that several christian movements like my old one at Calvary Chapel used to the whole experiencing God or have a deeper relationship with Jesus. I don't even know what means.
Everyone please stick to the links I send and not move around because of possible 2nd commandment violations.
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