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TTSF 577 - Soul Care Pre-practicum I and Professional Ethics Credits 2-3 The first of a two-course sequence which facilitates development of empathic listening, interpersonal skills and basic spiritual guidance techniques that form the basis of effective spiritual direction. Attention is also given to the development of discernment in order to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in His ministry. Provides a beginning framework for understanding issues in professional ethics. Emphasizes a small, interactive group format for the development of skills. Note(s): For M.Div. and M.A. Soul Care students only. A passing grade for this course is B or better. In addition, students will be evaluated to determine whether they will advance to Pre-practicum II, repeat Pre-practicum I, take an SF elective (for M.Div. students) or have the option to transfer to the M.A. Concentration program (for M.A. Soul Care students). Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: Student must have completed at least 9 credits in order to enroll in Pre-practicum I, included in which are TTSF 521 and TTSF 543. Restrictions: Must be Spiritual Form Certificate (TSSF), Spiritual Formation (TPSF), Spiritual Formation/Soul Care (TASC) or Spiritual Formation (TASF); Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. 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. Note(s): 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 Spiritual Form Certificate (TSSF), Spiritual Formation (TPSF), Spiritual Formation/Soul Care (TASC) or Spiritual Formation (TASF); Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral 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. Note(s): Required of all SF students each semester enrolled. Grade Mode: C. Restrictions: Must be Spiritual Form Certificate (TSSF), Spiritual Formation (TPSF), Spiritual Formation/Soul Care (TASC) or Spiritual Formation (TASF); Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral 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. Note(s): 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 Spiritual Formation (TPSF); Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTSF 621 - Spiritual Formation and Theology Seminar Credits 1-3 Yearly seminars are offered under this course designation which explores spiritual formation as well as the theological nature, scope and means of spiritual formation. Note(s): Required of all SF M.A. students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Spiritual Form Certificate (TSSF), Spiritual Formation (TPSF), Spiritual Formation/Soul Care (TASC) or Spiritual Formation (TASF); Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral 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 Spiritual Form Certificate (TSSF), Spiritual Formation (TPSF), Spiritual Formation/Soul Care (TASC) or Spiritual Formation (TASF); Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral 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 Spiritual Form Certificate (TSSF), Spiritual Formation (TPSF), Spiritual Formation/Soul Care (TASC) or Spiritual Formation (TASF); Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral 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 Spiritual Form Certificate (TSSF), Spiritual Formation (TPSF), Spiritual Formation/Soul Care (TASC) or Spiritual Formation (TASF); Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.
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