Department: Spiritual Formation

Code Name Description
SPF4495 SPF TRANSFER CREDIT No Description Set
SPF5531 History and Theology of Pastoral Care Effective and vital pastoral ministry depend upon a competent theological foundation that is woven into the daily practices of the clergy. This course is a historical survey of theological reflection on pastoral care through the centuries. The c...
SPF5540 Spiritual Formation This course introduces students to the nature and processes of spiritual formation and its goal of the formation of believers in the image of Christ for the sake of the church and the world. Students will practice a variety of individual and corp...
SPF5541 SF CORE 1: SPIR DISCIPLINES This course introduces students to the nature and processes of spiritual formation, drawing upon the models of Dallas Willard and Robert Mulholland. It explores spiritual growth as directed by the Holy Spirit through classical disciplines, both perso...
SPF5542 SF CORE 2: PRAYER This course introduces students to the varieties of prayer in the Christian tradition. It focuses on the role of prayer in the formation of believers in the image of Christ for the sake of the church and the world. Students will practice a variety of...
SPF6615 HIST/LIT CHR SPIRITUALITY This course is a chronological survey of outstanding devotional writings from the apostolic age to the present. The focus will be on the breadth of this literature as well as acquaintance with major authors and their works.
SPF6625 CHRISTIAN MONASTICISM An introduction to the history, practices, and ideals of Christian monasticism from its origins to the "new monasticism" of contemporary North America, with special attention to the Benedictine tradition. The seminar includes immersion in a monastic...
SPF6642 THE HOLY SPIRIT This course deals with the person and work of the Holy spirit biblically, historically, and experientially. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on the role of the Spirit in their own lives as well as in the church and world today.
SPF6660 HUMAN DEV/CHRISTIAN FORMATION This course is a comparative, integrative study of developmental psychology, faith development, and spiritual formation.
SPF6667 WOMEN SPIRITUAL WRITERS This course offers an in-depth study of the primary writings of prominent women in the field of spirituality throughout Christian history. Particular writers to be studied are Perpetua, Hildegard of Bingen, Julian of Norwich, Teresa of Avila, Susann...
SPF6668 BIO STUDIES IN CHR LEADERSHIP An examination of the lives of representative figures in the history of Christianity, specifically analyzing the essential features of their message and mission as Christian leaders in response to the challenges of their age.
SPF6675 SOCIAL DYN OF SPIRITUALITY An exploration of the corporate dimension of spirituality as it pertains to both worship and service. The course will include participation in Christian community and ministry to the needy.
SPF7770 PRACTICES OF PRAYER This course is an in-depth examination of the practices of prayer throughout the great masters of prayer in the story and tradition of the church. Biblical examples and models of prayer as well as the variety of the different Christian traditions of...
SPF7772 SPIR FORM/SOCIAL ACTIVISM This course is designed to integrate theology and ethics with spiritual and moral formation. By looking at select writers, concepts, processes and aims of spiritual formation, and by exploring and participating in social activism as both a means and...
SPF7775 THEOLOGY OF SUFF/RECONC/FORG A study of the theology of suffering and pain together with the Christian response of grace and hope. Examination of biblical and theological sources such as the book of Job, Karl Barth, C.S. Lewis and Jurgen Moltmann.
SPF7780 SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE This course will expose students to the history and practice of spiritual direction in the Christian tradition. It will address biblical, classical and contemporary models of spiritual direction. Students will develop skills as spiritual guides to me...
SPF7790 PILOT COURSE IN Uncatalogued courses are offered occasionally to enrich the offerings of the major and to tap the resources of department faculty and visiting scholars. Specific course titles and descriptions are available when the course is scheduled.
SPF7792 CONFERENCE/SEMINAR IN Credit is available for those who attend approved conferences and seminars. Students should check with the department chairperson for reading and writing requirements associated with attendance at approved conferences and seminars.
SPF7794 INDEPENDENT STUDY Independent Studies are designed to cover specialized material not usually included in a course offering listed in the catalog.