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108 ministry. This course equips students to write and speak well and to engage media wisely for the glory of God. It is taught by a veteran writer and Christian communicator, Douglas Groothuis. Three hours. CA 630 Public Ethics and Apologetics: Avoiding and Recovering from Religious Abuse Scandal is the enemy of Christian ministry, but fruitful apologetic witness requires integrity in public and private life. This course studies the nature of a godly Christian public witness as well as how Christian leaders and followers can recover from religious abuse in churches and Christian organizations. It will draw on a variety of experts on leadership, religious abuse, trauma, and other pertinent topics. Three hours. CA 669 The Apologetics of C. S. Lewis Explores Lewis' philosophy of religion concerning the existence of God, miracles, the problem of evil and Christian morality, primarily through studying the books Mere Christianity, Miracles, The Problem of Pain, A Grief Observed, and The Screwtape Letters. Three hours. CHRISTIAN FORMATION Denver Seminary's Christian Formation courses reflect the Seminary's understanding of the value of the ancient Christian ministries of spiritual formation and discipleship which include the diverse expressions of soul care. Students are welcome who have an interest and/or call to the ministries of spiritual direction, discipleship, or spiritual transformation. Specific ministry roles include Pastor of Spiritual Formation, Pastor of Congregational Care, Pastor of Discipleship/Small Groups, as well as soul care and formation ministries within mission organizations, parachurch groups, and Christian colleges. In addition, most any ministry role within the local church can be carried out with a formation/soul care approach. CF 503 Theology for Christian Formation This course explores the biblical and theological foundations for Christian formation. It examines Trinitarian biblical and historical development, implications of the imago dei, the consequences of the Fall, the temptations of sin, and the atoning work of Christ on the cross, all with a focus on how these core teachings of the Church have been embedded in formational traditions through the centuries. Three hours. CF 504 Processes and Practices of Spiritual Formation This course provides a framework for understanding the process of Christian spiritual formation and the movements of the spiritual journey. It also examines the biblical foundation and historical practice of several of the primary spiritual disciplines with a view to the establishment of a personal and corporate "Rule of Life." Three hours. CF 513 Theology and Practice of Spiritual Direction I This course explores the spectrum of soul care ministries and highlights the unique ministry of spiritual direction. It considers the Holy Spirit's role in spiritual direction, as well as various historical methods for discernment of the Spirit's leading. Students consider the practice of soul care as informed by biblical caregivers, particularly Jesus of Nazareth, and historical models of spiritual direction. The class also includes a practicum experience of in-class discernment groups, supervised by an experienced spiritual direction supervisor. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Direction program or instructor permission. Two or three hours. CF 516 Theology and Practice of Spiritual Direction II This course explores further theological foundations for the practice of spiritual direction. It also gives students frameworks to consider their own personal formation—an essential consideration when seeking