1 courses with the subject SF, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

SF 1011Word I Introduction and overview of three major topics of spiritual formation: Scripture, Prayer and

Reflection. Maintaining a spiritual journal and crafting a spiritual autobiography. Contemplative Bible Reading: use of Scripture for spiritual nourishment and renewal (introduction of Lectio Divina and other methods of reflection on Scripture). Understanding and defining a Theology of the Word. Submission and Obedience to the Word: juxtaposition of God-centeredness vs. self-absorption (narcissism). SF1012: Word II The Word: Received (preached, taught, studied), Reflected upon prayerfully and serving as catalyst for Renewal. Theology, history, and practice of small groups (for biblical reflection and spiritual transformation). Spiritual theology: combining heart and mind in an ever-deepening understanding of the praxis of theology in spiritual formation. Word and Sacrament: how corporate worship and personal worship come together in holistic spiritual formation within the community/congregation. Role of Sacred Readings to supplement/illuminate the Word, Introduction of Spiritual Classics. SF1020: Project I Focus on a particular problem/issue/question/topic related to spiritual formation that you may want to write your thesis-project about. Write a 20–30-page paper (double-spaced, using appropriate Turabian academic style –footnotes, bibliography, etc.) exploring a theology and philosophy of spiritual formation (a “spiritual theology”) for leaders, teams and individuals within local church or parachurch ministry settings that could provide a Biblical/theological foundation and framework related to your focus. SF1023: Prayer I Focus upon the life and ministry of Benedict. Understanding and experiencing the value of listening prayer (silence, solitude, submission, and surrender). Developing a theology of prayer and its place in our lives. Studying what the mystics taught on prayer. Importance of sacred space and time set apart for prayer. Toward a practical lifestyle of Sabbath rest. Significant role of confession, forgiveness and release as catalyst for revival. 116

Subject: SF
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.gordonconwell.edu

Source: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61