How is spirituality formed both in private and in community? This course explores the meaning of biblical Christianity and its relation to faith and practice, giving special attention to spiritual formation through prayer, meditation, and personal disciplines. The lectures form a paradigm of spiritual growth and maturity that will affect both the individual and the church.
Legacy CollectionThis course is part of a collection of courses taught by world-class evangelical professors from across the globe on a variety of topics. The lessons are presented on an intermediate to college or seminary level and provide a wealth of information for those who want to dig deeper into their faith. Select courses in the collection are from the Institute of Theological Studies (ITS), which was acquired by Our Daily Bread University.
Objectives
- Develop a functional definition of spiritual formation.
- Foster a growing desire for knowing and serving God.
- Practice key spiritual disciplines such as discerning prayer, meditation on Scripture, and holy living.
- Place a high value on spiritual growth for yourself and those you teach.
- Loyola School of Theology, the Ateneo de Manila University, PhD
- Canadian Theological Seminary, MDiv