Soul Care: The Art and Science of Spiritual Direction Course

I will be teaching a course on spiritual direction in August 2012 at the Malaysia Bible Seminary at their beautiful Kuang campus.

Course Title

Soul Care: The Art and Science of Spiritual Direction

Course Objectives:

The desired outcomes are that by the end of the course, students are able to

      develop a biblical and theological basis of Christian spiritual formation and transformation

      understand the psychospiritual dynamics of spiritual development

      differentiate between the dynamics of spiritual friendship, mentoring, counseling and spiritual direction

      listen and cultivate discernment concerning the movements of the Holy Spirit

      acquire some basic skills in spiritual direction

Course Content

      Defining spiritual direction and its role in spiritual formation and transformation

      Biblical and theological foundations of spiritual formation

(concepts from shalom, Trinity, imago dei and missio dei)

      The psychospiritual dynamics of spiritual development

      The continuum of soul care: spiritual friendship, discipling, mentoring, coaching, counseling and spiritual direction.

      The spiritual life of a spiritual director

      The art of listening

      Discernment

      Guidelines in spiritual direction

Credits

3 credits

Requirements

      Pre-course reading

      Participation during course

      One group class presentation

      One reflection paper

      One research paper

      One practicum report paper

If you are interested to attend, please contact MBS at

   Working Days   : Mondays to Fridays

   Off Days           : Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays

   Working Hours : 8 am to 5 pm

MALAYSIA BIBLE SEMINARY

Lot 728, Jalan Kundang,

48050 Kuang, Selangor Darul Ehsan,

Malaysia

Mobile Phone: 6012-223 4527

Tel:   03-60371727           

Fax:  03-60371728