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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
| THEO 2735 |
THEO 3720 |
THEO 3722 |
THEO 3733 |
THEO 3734 |
THEO 4735 |
THEO 4736 |
UFDN 2000 |
UFDN 3001 |
UFDN 3100 |
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| THEO 2735: () Offerings |
| The principles of discipleship and spiritual direction to the laity coupled with examples from congregational life will be central to this course. Students will develop ability to articulate their spiritual journey as well as cultivating their attending, discerning and helping skills. |
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| THEO 3720: () Offerings |
| Students will identify key streams of Christian spirituality through historical inquiry and practiced devotional exercises that nurture a critically imaginative relationship with God and neighbor. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| THEO 3722: () Offerings |
| Course will investigate an aspect of Christian spiritual discipline central to deep devotional life. Course will address different disciplines. May be repeated for credit up to 8 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| THEO 3733: () Offerings |
| The purpose of this course is to experience the redemptive and formative role of small groups in Christian spirituality. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| THEO 3734: () Offerings |
| This course will focus on the role of spiritual direction, mentoring and accountability in order to appreciate the role of authentic friendship as a vital aspect of the Christian life. Students will participate in reflective exercises as well as in-depth readings on the nature of authentic friendship. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| THEO 4735: () Offerings |
| This course looks at the vital role that Christian community plays in the faith of a believer. Reflection upon monastic, utopian, and various church models in both practice and principle. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| THEO 4736: () Offerings |
| The goal is for students to journey as a pilgrim to sites of key saints in the church. The course will begin as an orientation retreat that flows into pilgrimage, and concludes with a solitary retreat and service project. May be repeated for credit up to 9 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| UFDN 2000: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: UFDN 1000. This course explores the formative role that Christian Scriptures perform within the community of believers. It seeks to introduce students to the literature and theology of both Old and New Testaments and to provide them with the necessary skills to make responsible use of Scripture as the church's principal authority in nurturing a Christian's faith and witness. Course cannot be taken for upper-division credit. May be repeated for credit 0 times. |
| Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| UFDN 3001: () Offerings |
| This course is only open to transfer students who begin their studies at SPU as juniors or seniors. It is not open to any student who has completed UFDN 1000. Explores the formative role that Christian Scriptures perform within the community of believers. It seeks to introduce students to the literature and theology of both Old and New Testaments and to provide them with the necessary skills to make responsible use of Scripture as the church's principal authority in nurturing a Christian's faith and witness. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Junior, Senior students only. |
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| UFDN 3100: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: UFDN 2000 or 3001. Studies the basic doctrines and practices of historic Christianity, such as the being, attributes, and workings of the Triune God; the nature, fallenness, and redemption of human beings; the character and mission of the church; the disciplines and duties of personal faith; and the hope for "last things." Attention will be given to major formative events and key persons in the history of the church that have helped to shape what Christians believe and how they live. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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