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80 historical practice of several of the primary spiritual disciplines with a view to the establishment of a personal and corporate "Rule of Life." Two hours. CF 511 The Spiritual Journey and Human Development The focus of this course is the Christian psycho-spiritual journey, through the exploration of various biblical and extra-biblical models of spiritual and psychological development. Special attention is given to a biblical/theological framework for spiritual development and integration with theories of human development. When integrated with soul care practices, the understanding of psycho-spiritual development aides caregivers in the ability to discern how God is uniquely interacting with individuals in their journeys, how hostile spiritual forces oppose progress, how growth is guided by the Holy Spirit, along with other personally formational experiences. Two hours. CF 513 The Practice of Soul Care This course explores the area of general soul care as informed by biblical caregivers, particularly Jesus of Nazareth. Also examined are the practices of spiritual direction, discernment in soul care, the practical concerns of initiating, sustaining, and concluding soul care relationships, and guidelines for ethical and legal considerations. The course also includes a practicum experience of offering in-class soul care/spiritual direction to fellow students, peer discernment, and review of each student's work in a supervisory environment. Three hours. CF 590, 690 Studies in Christian Formation and Soul Care These course numbers are reserved for courses of special or one-time interest that do not otherwise appear in the catalog. Two or three hours. CF 591, 691 Individualized Study in Christian Formation and Soul Care These course numbers are reserved for courses that are designed to free the student for independent investigation in Christian Formation and Soul Care under the guidance of a professor. One to three hours. CF 601 Formational and Healing Prayer This course explores the place and practice of Spirit-led prayer in ministering God's healing and transformative grace to the whole person. Course methodologies include reading and reflection on select books on Divine healing, personal practice, lectures that include life stories of the instructors, demonstrations of healing prayer, and laboratory practice of healing prayer in small groups. Two hours. CF 602 Spiritual Formation for Life and Ministry This course is designed to give understanding and experience of spiritual formation and its practices as defined by the New Testament and the history of the disciples of Jesus. At times, spiritual formation has been stereotyped as being at odds with ministry and mission: inward focus versus outward focus. The course will demonstrate the biblical and historical integration of the two, particularly with a view to the insights of the ancient church. Two hours. CF 603 Skill Development in Soul Care This course complements and completes CF 513 The Practice of Soul Care and enhances competency in both individual and group spiritual direction and general soul care. Emphasis is given to the development of specific soul care skills and practical ministry application. This course also includes a one-hour practicum of offering in-class soul care/spiritual direction to a fellow student followed by peer discernment, and review of each student's work in a supervisory environment. Prerequisite: CF 513 The Practice of Soul Care. Three hours.