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Spiritual Formation, Institute of
TTSF 578 - Soul Care Pre-practicum II and Professional Referral Credits 3 The second of a two-course sequence which facilitates development of empathic listening, interpersonal skills and basic spiritual guidance techniques. Direct observation and taping of the student's first clinical spiritual direction practicum in the university's Center for Spiritual Renewal provide a supervised introduction to the spiritual direction process. It also educates students to recognize more severe disorders that require psychological or psychiatric referral. Notes: A passing grade for this course is ’B’ or better. In addition, students will be evaluated to determine if they will advance to Practicum I, repeat Prepracticum course(s), transfer to TTPT 791/792 Field Internship (for M.Div. Students) or have the option to transfer to the M.A. Concentration program (for M.A. Soul Care students). Course should be taken concurrently with or subsequent to TTSF 524. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTSF 577. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Spiritual Form Certificate (TSSF), a Major in Spiritual Formation (TPSF), a Major in Spiritual Formation/Soul Care (TASC) or a Major in Spiritual Formation (TASF); Talbot School of Theology; Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTSF 585 - Personal Spiritual Direction Credits 0 Students experience their own spiritual direction for the purpose of deepening their self awareness and relationship with God and implicit training in doing direction with others. The student is encouraged to be open and honest with the spiritual guide, hiding nothing regarding one's relationship with God and, within reason, attending to the direction of the guide. Notes: Required of all SF students each semester enrolled. Grade Mode: C. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Spiritual Form Certificate (TSSF), a Major in Spiritual Formation (TPSF), a Major in Spiritual Formation/Soul Care (TASC) or a Major in Spiritual Formation (TASF); Talbot School of Theology; Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTSF 602 - Prayer and Formation in Expository Preaching Credit 1 Theoretical and experiential integration of prayer and spiritual formation into the experience of sermon preparation and preaching. Focus will be on personal prayer and preparation of the heart in sermon preparation and in understanding and relating to the spiritual dynamics of the audience in listening and responding to the Word. Notes: A directed study offered by ISF faculty and taken concurrent with TTPT 609 Expository Preaching. Required for M.Div. students only. Grade Mode: A. Corequisites: TTPT 609. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Spiritual Formation (TPSF); Talbot School of Theology; Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTSF 623 - Contemplative Spirituality and Prayer Credits 3 This course encourages personal awareness and sensitivity to the indwelling ministry of the Holy Spirit. Particular emphasis is upon growing in faith as understood in the Bible and the contemplative tradition by attending, listening and openness to the truth of oneself and God as revealed by the Spirit inwardly. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Spiritual Form Certificate (TSSF), a Major in Spiritual Formation (TPSF), a Major in Spiritual Formation/Soul Care (TASC) or a Major in Spiritual Formation (TASF); Talbot School of Theology; Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level.
TTSF 625 - Theology of Human Nature Credits 3 A theological, philosophical, psychological and experiential investigation into human nature as it relates to understanding spiritual formation in the life of the believer and the Church. The goal is to lay certain biblical and true groundwork for understanding the nature of the person in the Spirit as it relates to sin, salvation, spiritual formation and discipleship. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Spiritual Form Certificate (TSSF), a Major in Spiritual Formation (TPSF), a Major in Spiritual Formation/Soul Care (TASC) or a Major in Spiritual Formation (TASF); Talbot School of Theology; Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTSF 627 - Theology of the Holy Spirit Credits 3 A theological, philosophical and experiential investigation into the indwelling ministry of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer and the Church. The goal is to lay certain biblical and true groundwork for understanding the nature of the person in the Spirit as it relates to sin, salvation, spiritual formation and discipleship. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Spiritual Form Certificate (TSSF), a Major in Spiritual Formation (TPSF), a Major in Spiritual Formation/Soul Care (TASC) or a Major in Spiritual Formation (TASF); Talbot School of Theology; Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTSF 629 - Discipleship and the Life of Christ Credits 3 An investigation into the nature of Christian discipleship and the life of Christ as portrayed in the Gospels and interpreted in Christian spiritual literature. Spiritual formation is explored in terms of discipleship and imitation of Christ. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Spiritual Form Certificate (TSSF), a Major in Spiritual Formation (TPSF), a Major in Spiritual Formation/Soul Care (TASC) or a Major in Spiritual Formation (TASF); Talbot School of Theology; Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTSF 642 - Spiritual Disciplines Seminar Credits 1-3 A theological and experiential exploration into the panoply of spiritual disciplines sanctioned by the Bible and developed throughout Church history. The emphasis is upon understanding their nature and relationship to personal growth, identifying their pathological manifestation and appreciating their impact in one's personal and community experience. Topics may include various approaches to prayer, fasting, solitude, acts of service, meditation etc. Notes: Required of all SF M.A. students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Spiritual Form Certificate (TSSF), a Major in Spiritual Formation (TPSF), a Major in Spiritual Formation/Soul Care (TASC) or a Major in Spiritual Formation (TASF); Talbot School of Theology; Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTSF 645 - Christian Virtue and the Spiritual Disciplines Credits 2-3 An introduction to ethics including the nature of personal character, virtues and vices, and their relationship to the spiritual disciplines as means of spiritual growth into the image of Christ. Notes: Required of all SF M.A. and M.Div. students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Spiritual Form Certificate (TSSF), a Major in Spiritual Formation (TPSF), a Major in Spiritual Formation/Soul Care (TASC) or a Major in Spiritual Formation (TASF); Talbot School of Theology; Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level.
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