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134 and is not limited to musical worship. Particular attention is given to prayer in secular vs. religious settings. Two hours. PME 605 Worship in the Prayer Book Tradition This twelve-week course is designed to introduce students to the theory and practice of worship and liturgy, with special attention to the Reformation Anglican tradition. Part 1 overviews a biblical theology of worship, including an introduction to modern liturgical theology. Part 2 peers over the shoulder of reformer, Thomas Cranmer, as he put together the Book of Common Prayer, to trace in particular the gospel-centered nature of his principal liturgies. Part 3 moves this vision into application, guiding modern worshipers and liturgical leaders in, firstly, how to prepare for and lead the liturgies contained in our current Prayer Book(s) and secondly, how to work alongside others in the church to lead God's people in gathered worship. Three hours. PME 606 Anglican Pastoral Identity and Practice This capstone course helps students gain a clear vision of the call to full-time Gospel ministry in the Anglican tradition. Over the course of the semester, participants will consider the identity and practice of an Anglican pastor from biblical and historical-theological perspectives, as well as important practical skills such as preaching, leading a vestry and staff, and strategies for spiritually healthy leadership. Three hours. SPIRITUAL FORMATION Denver Seminary's Spiritual Formation courses reflect the Seminary's understanding of the value of ancient Christian ministries of spiritual formation and discipleship. Students are welcome who have an interest and/or call to the ministries of spiritual guidance, discipleship, or spiritual transformation. Specific ministry roles may include Pastor of Spiritual Formation, Pastor of Congregational Care, Pastor of Discipleship/Small Groups, as well as soul care and formation ministries with youth ministries, mission organizations, parachurch groups, and Christian colleges. Most ministry roles within the local church can be carried out with a formation / soul care approach. SF 503 Theological Foundations for Spiritual Formation This course explores the biblical and theological foundations for spiritual 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. SF 504 Introduction to Transformational Discipleship This course provides a framework for understanding the process of formation and its impact on body, mind, spirit, and soul. It also examines the biblical foundations and historical practices of key spiritual disciplines with a view to the establishment of a personal Rule of Life. Three hours. SF 505 The Spiritual Journey and Human Development Students explore ways to understand the meaning of Christian maturity, the different stages of spiritual life, and growth in holiness. They integrate psychological discoveries around human development, mental and emotional capacities at different life stages, and consider the impact of trauma. The class addresses the search for human flourishing as people made in the image of God. Offered every other year. Three hours.