christian spirituality

Ever wondered if there were other ways to express faith, apart from lifting your hands during worship? Would you like to deepen the spirituality of your local Christian community, but find yourself hesitating, uncertain of the appropriate boundaries? Students with these questions and more will find themselves challenged as they partake in this foundational unit, designed specifically to introduce charismatic and Pentecostal Christians to the broader history of Christian spiritual approaches. In doing so, students will have a chance to connect with their heritage and participate in a broad range of spiritual exercises practiced by the wider body of Christ throughout history.

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Describe and experience a range of spiritual disciplines for the purpose of developing individual and corporate spirituality;
  2. Indicate an ability to extend approaches to the experience of God beyond those dominant in Pentecostal and charismatic movements;
  3. Describe an understanding of traditional and contemporary expressions of spirituality, including indigenous spirituality;
  4. Acquire a theological, biblical and historical knowledge of the nature and practice of Christian spirituality;
  5. Describe the richness and diversity of historic, Christian spirituality and prayer from different denominational backgrounds;

Subject Content

  • What is spirituality
  • What is prayer
  • Scripture and prayer
  • What is spiritual direction
  • Work and rest
  • What is Pentecostal and charasmatic spirituality
  • What are spiritual disciplines
  • What is Australian indigenous spirituality

Prescribed Text

  • Please consult your instructor before purchasing any texts

Quick Info

  • Course code: MIN102
  • Credit points: 10

Prerequisites

Nil

Assessment Methods

  • Journal (15%)
  • Proposal Report (40%)
  • Critical Book Review (25%)
  • Exam (20%)