The unit provides an introduction to the concept of spiritual formation in the evangelical church. It draws on Bebbington’s characterisation of evangelicalism as marked by conversion, activism, Biblicism and crucicentrism and reinterprets these in the light of current understandings of spiritual formation. It invites students to reflect on their own personal history of formation and to experience selected classical spiritual practices as a way of engaging in both personal and vocational formation. It explores Biblical foundations for spiritual maturity, as well as aspects psychosocial and emotional health in Christian leaders.
Unit code: DS1793B
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1
Unit discipline: Spirituality
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Eva Burrows College
Show when this unit is running1. | Articulate and interpret their spiritual and developmental journey as a personal history of spiritual formation. |
2. | Outline a broad understanding of Bebbington’s characterisation of evangelicalism and how this interacts with spiritual formation in this tradition. |
3. | Explore and evaluate personal experiences of engagement with classic spiritual disciplines. |
4. | Articulate at a foundational level, psychosocial and emotional markers necessary for healthy Christian leadership. |
The unit engages students in learning through lectures, readings, videos, forums, class discussions and personal reflection.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | 1,500 word Integration Essay |
1500 | 40.0 |
Essay | 1,500 word Reflective essay |
1500 | 40.0 |
Seminar or Tutorial | 1,000 word seminar paper |
1000 | 20.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Jan, 2012
Unit record last updated: 2019-10-03 11:34:43 +1000