This unit explores the qualities and dynamics that enliven and sustain the inner life of a Christian disciple in the world today.
Based broadly on the ‘Lord’s Prayer’, this unit introduces crucial tools to help Christians follow the Spirit of Jesus in the world today. More specifically, it examines issues such as: how to notice and discern the movement of God’s Spirit in daily life; the role of desire and vocation in living out God’s will; Christlike responses to temptation, trials and suffering; and fostering the reign of God in one’s personal life, ministry context and in the wider world. It will also introduce various forms of prayer and resources to aid students in the deepening of their inner or spiritual life.
Unit code: DP3011S
Unit status: Approved (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
Proposing College: Stirling College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Interpret their personal experiences of God in the light of the Christian tradition, through employing a method of theological reflection |
| 2. | Articulate the leading of God's Spirit for a personal decision through synthesising and applying theological principles of Christian discernment |
| 3. | Analyse critical elements of their personal vocation or calling in the world and how this relates to the will of God |
| 4. | Evaluate specific factors that enhance or inhibit their growth as Christian disciples in their context |
| 5. | Contrast and explain to a spiritual companion, their development in awareness of God and self in one chosen spiritual practice to a spiritual companion |
Lectures, seminars, tutorial, spiritual exercises. Both asynchronous and synchronous. Use of the Flipped classroom model.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forum - Online Engagement and participation | Students will critically engage through online forums, quizzes, and peer assessments of their practice and learning in the unit. |
1500 | 20.0 |
| Essay - Reflection Paper | Write one reflection paper on one recent moment when you were personally ‘touched’ by God, or became aware of God’s presence. Write up the experience using the four-fold reflective process taught in class. |
500 | 10.0 |
| Essay - Reflection Paper | Write one reflection on your attempt to discern the Spirit of Jesus’ leading for ONE practical decision you need to make in your life, using the principles of discernment outlined in class. |
500 | 10.0 |
| Essay - Reflection Paper | Contrast and explain your development in awareness of God and self in one chosen spiritual practice |
500 | 10.0 |
| Essay - Final Essay | Write a reflective essay that combines insights from your personal journal and reflective papers, class readings, videos and discussions to illustrate the development of your inner life over this semester. |
2000 | 50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Maggie Kappelhoff on 21 Sep, 2021
Unit record last updated: 2021-09-21 19:27:26 +1000