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119 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. SF 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 group spiritual direction, supervised by an experienced spiritual direction supervisor. Residential only. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Certificate of Spiritual Direction program or instructor permission. Two or three hours. SF 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 to help another on the spiritual journey. Cultural considerations for spiritual direction are explored, as part of acknowledging one's own story, as well as the unique story of the directee. The class also introduces a number of skills necessary for the soul caregiver and gives students space to practice these skills through an in-class practicum experience supervised by an experienced spiritual direction supervisor. Residential only. Prerequisite: SF 513 Theology and Practice of Spiritual Direction I. Two or three hours. SF 590, 690 Studies in Spiritual Formation 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. SF 591, 691 Individualized Study in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care These course numbers are reserved for four courses that are designed to free the student for independent investigation in Spiritual Formation and soul care under the guidance of a professor. One to three hours. SF 600 History and Traditions of Christian Spirituality This course considers the historical developments of Christian spirituality from the patristics to the modern age. It includes an exploration of various early monastic spiritualities and how they developed in the centuries before the rise of Protestant communities; of reformational developments in different generations; of Evangelical roots; and of the growing influence of Holiness and Pentecostal movements around the world. Three hours.