2 hours. This course examines the process of Christian formation from both historical and personal perspectives. Attention is given to the unique personal and spiritual demands of the life and work of the counselor, the historical figures of the Church, and the contributions of modern-day scholars. Students are encouraged to focus on their own personal and spiritual formation and to view this dynamic as being foundational to the counseling process. This course is Pass/Fail.
Note: Please reference the syllabus for your specific section to ensure you're completing the correct readings. The readings listed here represent a comprehensive list from all current sections of this course, and may not match each section exactly.
Sacred Rhythms: arranging our lives for spiritual transformation by 
(Online) Sacred Rhythms: arranging our lives for spiritual transformation by 
Streams of Living Water: celebrating the great traditions of Christian faith by 
Christian Meditation in Clinical Practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients by (Online) Christian Meditation in Clinical Practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients by 
Abba's Child by 
(Online) Abba's Child by 
The Wounded Healer by 
In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian leadership by 
(Online) In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian leadership by 
Space for God by Note: Please reference the syllabus for your specific section to ensure you're completing the correct readings. The readings listed here represent a comprehensive list from all current sections of this course, and may not match each section exactly.
Celebration of Discipline: the path to spiritual growth by (Online) Celebration of Discipline, Special Anniversary Edition by 
Spiritual Classics by 
Devotional Classics: Revised Edition by 
Spiritual Passages: The psychology of spiritual development by 
A Little Handbook on Having a Soul by 
Experiencing the Trinity by 
The Abiding Presence by 
Broken and Beloved: How Jesus loves us into wholeness by (Online) Broken and Beloved: How Jesus loves us into wholeness by 
The Birth of the Living God: a psychoanalytic study by 
Dark Night of the Soul by 
(Online) Dark Night of the Soul by 
Spiritual Formation Workbook: small-group resources for nurturing Christian growth by 