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DR503J: SPIRITUAL FORMATION (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:39


Course Overview

Christian Spiritual Formation involves the transformation of the whole person to the character of Jesus Christ through the work of the Holy Spirit. It is concerned with people’s attitudes, character, intentions and thoughts, and the development of their spiritual maturity. This course will explore and study the personal disciplines and practices which Christians have exercised in their attempts and efforts to grow in their relationship with God over the centuries. Students will have the opportunity to reflect upon the usefulness and relevance of these texts in their own spiritual journeys and to their present spheres of ministry.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term First Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Old Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Ken Jeffrey

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Divinity And Religious Studies (DR) (Studied)
  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Christian Spiritual Formation involves the transformation of the whole person to the character of Jesus Christ by the work of the Holy Spirit. It is concerned with people’s attitudes, character, intentions and thoughts, and the development of their spiritual maturity. This course will explore and study the personal disciplines and practices which Christians have exercised in their attempts and efforts to grow in their relationship with God over the centuries. It will examine a number of key historical and contemporary Christian texts which have encouraged spiritual growth among Christians during the last two thousand years . [eg Augustine, Ignatius of Loyola, Francis of Assisi, John of the Cross, Julian of Norwich, Teresa of Avila, Thomas a Kempis, Thomas Merton, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Brother Lawrence and Henri Nouwen]  

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st attempt:

100% continuous assessment consisting of:

           Literature Review (2000 words) (30%)

           A Theological Essay (4000 words) (60%)

           Seminar participation / contribution (10%)

Resit: 100% continuous assessment consisting of an essay on a topic set by the Course Coordinator (6500 words)

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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