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Theological Studies Digital Courses
TTSF 701 - Spiritual Formation Seminar Credits 1-3 Yearly required seminars during Interterm are offered under this course designation which focus upon some issue, controversy or dimension in the area 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 703 - Spiritual Friendships and Community Credits 3 This course explores the place of community and human intimacy in happiness and our journey to God. Attention is given to the varied nature and types of spiritual relationships that exist in the body of Christ, destructive dynamics that hinder healthy friendships, and ways to foster this unique love in light of our general commitment to love one another under God. 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 704 - God, Evil and Suffering in the Life of Prayer Credits 3 A theoretical and personal (theological-psychological) exploration into the nature of God, His sovereignty and purposes as they relate to evil, human growth and suffering and our life of prayer with God. 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 705 - Prayer Seminar Credits 3 Exploration of prayer in the Scriptures and how the Church throughout history understood the relationship of prayer to personal and corporate growth. Attention is given to identifying various psychological defenses which may emerge in the life of prayer. Topics may include prayers in the Bible, liturgical prayer, lectio divina, recollection, centering prayer, the Jesus prayer, conversational prayer, prayer in the family, etc. 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 707 - Personality Dynamics and Spirituality Credits 3 An introduction to the personality dynamics involved in interpersonal relationships, including one's relationship with God. Special attention is given to styles of being and relating, defense mechanisms that hinder growth and maturity, and the dynamics of guilt, anxiety, anger and forgiveness. 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 709 - Existential Spirituality and Soul Care Credits 3 Exploration of a depth-existential approach to understanding the person, particularly as it interfaces with Christian Spirituality and theology. Attention is given to key themes in existential spirituality and psychology such as anxiety, despair, hope, self, ego, transference, insight, meaning, love, freedom, feelings, journey and the nature of "encounter." 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 711 - Topics in Christian Spiritual Soul Care and Direction Credits 3 Occasional seminars are offered under this course designation which focus upon some issue, controversy or dimension in the area of soul care, mentoring and spiritual direction. 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 713 - Integration, Wisdom and Spiritual Formation Credits 3 An introduction to the nature of integration of faith and learning, particularly as it relates to the life of wisdom, prayer and spiritual formation of the believer. Emphasis is given to Old Testament Wisdom Literature and its understanding of integration and the wise life in relation to God, creation and the overall process of spiritual formation. 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 740 - Spiritual Formation Project/Thesis Credits 1-4 Students in the M.A. Concentration in SF (only) are required to complete a Master's Project/Thesis in the area of Spiritual Formation or Spiritual Guidance (includes 3 credits for writing and 1 credit for personal growth exploration). The Project-Thesis must involve both a theoretical and practical-experiential dimension in consultation with thesis advisor. Note(s): May be fulfilled in two semesters. Grade Mode: V. Restrictions: Must be Spiritual Formation (TASF); Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTSF 750 - Directed Study Credits 1-4 Supervised reading, research, retreat or experiential practice. Developed and approved in conjunction with ISF faculty and advisor. Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit with different content. 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. Theological Studies Digital Courses For information about Theological Studies Digital Courses, visit the Talbot School of Theology - Graduate Dean of Faculty Office.
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