TTSF 503 - Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation A theological and experiential exploration into human relationships and issues related to gender, romance, marriage, family and parenting as they relate to spiritual growth. Course includes an investigation into the impact of personal and family history on theological outlook, emotional congruence, relational attractions and moral decisions. Several personal assessments as well as one or more therapy sessions are an integral part of this course. Spiritual community and intercessory prayer will be experienced as students enter relationship within the spiritual direction group to explore deeply their relational capacity at the heart of how Christ is formed in them, thereby developing deeper levels of trust and vulnerability. Prerequisite(s): TTSF 501. Spiritual Formation Focus course; not open to ISF students. Note(s): Required of all Talbot Students not in a Spiritual Formation academic program. Cohort groups will continue to meet and a one-day group spiritual retreat at a retreat center will be required. Fee: $210 for assessment, day retreat and cohort group. Unit(s): 2 - 3. TTSF 504 - Spiritual Formation, Vocation, & the Disciplines A theological and experiential exploration of the believer ʼ s vocation and the various “callings” in the Bible as it relates to the general call of loving God and neighbor, a training in righteousness and conformity to Christ ʼ s image. Explores the panoply of spiritual disciplines sanctioned by the Bible and developed throughout Church history in order to enter deeply into one ʼ s calling. This learning takes place in a spiritual direction group context of individual students and includes various modalities of learning. A 24-hour spiritual retreat at a retreat center is required. The retreat focuses on various spiritual disciplines and one ʼ s relation to the various calls of God in one ʼ s life, particularly one ʼ s personal call to ministry. Students complete the personal progress review in this course [see Talbot's Spiritual Formation Focus section in Talbot School of Theology].Talbot School of Theology Prerequisite(s): TTSF 503. Spiritual Formation Focus course; not open to ISF students. Note(s): Required of all Talbot Students not in a Spiritual Formation academic program. Credit / No Credit. Fee: $210 for cohort group. Unit(s): 0. TTSF 505 - Talbot Spiritual Direction A personal experience is required in Spiritual Direction at the Center for Spiritual Renewal at ISF. Course provides students the opportunity to explore their life of prayer and growth with a trained mentor or spiritual director from the Institute for Spiritual Formation. Prerequisite(s): TTSF 501 (or concurrent enrollment). Spiritual Formation Focus course; not open to ISF students. Note(s): Two semesters of spiritual direction must be completed between the second and the end of the fourth semester. Students are required to meet with an approved spiritual director a minimum of 4 times per semester. Required of all Talbot students not enrolled in a Spiritual Formation academic program. Credit / No Credit. Fee: $120 per semester. Unit(s): 0. TTSF 517 - Hermeneutics & the Word in Spiritual Formation Training in biblical interpretation and its relevance to the process and goals of spiritual formation. Emphasis is given to analysis of written communication and language usage, general rules and specialized principles for the various biblical genre, and the place of the Word of God in Christian spiritual growth from a biblical, experiential and historical perspective. Prerequisite(s): Institute for Spiritual Formation program course; open to students in Spiritual Formation academic programs only. Note(s): Required of all SF students. Unit(s): 3. TTSF 521 - Introduction to Christian Spirituality & Prayer An introductory study into the nature of spiritual formation and the various ways that Christians have sought to deepen their relationship with God, with special emphasis given to the nature and practice of prayer in the Church and the Christian life. Prerequisite(s): Institute for Spiritual Formation program course; open to students in Spiritual Formation academic programs only. Note(s): Required of all SF students. Unit(s): 1 - 3.
TTSF 524 - History & Theory of Christian Soul Care & Direction An introduction to the history and theory of spiritual soul care, mentoring and direction from a biblical, experiential and psychological perspective. Specific focus is on assisting others in deepening their relationship with God through increased sensitivity and responsiveness to the Holy Spirit ʼ s presence and work in all areas of life (including the common and ordinary). Attention is also given to understanding the personal dynamics at work within and between the guide and directee and the role of spiritual guidance within the broader context of pastoral care and mentoring as well as in the more specific discipline of spiritual direction. Prerequisite(s): Institute for Spiritual Formation program course; open to students in Spiritual Formation academic programs only. Note(s): Required of all SF students. Unit(s): 2 - 3. TTSF 531 - History & Traditions of Christian Spirituality An exploration of spirituality through Church history. The course introduces the student to the various traditions of spirituality (contemplative, holiness, Word, charismatic, social reform etc.) and their historical-theoretical roots (Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Reformed, Lutheran etc.). Attention is given to appreciation, evaluation and critique. Various experiential projects are designed to facilitate understanding, appreciation and personal growth with respect to these traditions. Prerequisite(s): Institute for Spiritual Formation program course; open to students in Spiritual Formation academic programs only. Note(s): Required of all SF M.A. students. Unit(s): 3. TTSF 532 - Developmental Spirituality & Contemplative Prayer An exploration of the various stages of growth involved in the believer ʼ s journey, employing both experiential and biblical data. Particular focus is given to St. John of the Cross who developed perhaps the most elaborate and influential approach to understanding the work of the Spirit in various phases of the Christian ʼ s life and how this relates to the relationship between discursive and contemplative prayer and meditation. Prerequisite(s): Institute for Spiritual Formation program course; open to students in Spiritual Formation academic programs only. Note(s): Required of all SF students. Unit(s): 2 - 3. TTSF 543 - Personal Foundations of Spirituality & Retreat This course focuses upon the importance of self-understanding for spiritual and emotional well-being as well as effective ministry to hurting people. It includes an investigation into the impact of personal and family history on theological outlook, emotional congruence, relational attractions and moral decisions. Several personal assessments as well as one or more therapy sessions are an integral part of this course and will require an additional fee. Prerequisite(s): Institute for Spiritual Formation program course; open to students in Spiritual Formation academic programs only. Note(s): Required of all SF students. Graded on a Credit / No Credit basis. Fee: $40. Unit(s): 1 - 3. TTSF 544 - Personality Development & Psychopathology An overview of personality development and the major forms of psychopathology from a depth psychological perspective (psychodynamic and existential). This course provides a framework for understanding the dynamics inherent in personality development and distortions of that development under the influence of sin. Prerequisite(s): Institute for Spiritual Formation program course; open to students in Spiritual Formation academic programs only. Note(s): Required of all SF M.A. and M.Div. students. Unit(s): 3.
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