Spiritual formation: Shaping the teachers and leaders of tomorrow (DS9030W)

Postgraduate, 24.0 points

Content

This unit examines principles and approaches to learning that contribute to spiritual formation. The concepts of spirituality and spiritual formation are explored to set the context for how learning about particular aspects of ministry are facilitated according to formational principles. The themes covered in the course include an examination of the core elements of formational learning, how these elements are applied within a range of learning contexts and the implications for practitioners in various fields of study.

Unit code: DS9030W

Unit status: Approved (New unit)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Elective

Unit discipline: Spirituality

Delivery Mode: Online - Synchronous

Proposing College: Whitley College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Articulate an understanding of spirituality and spiritual formation as they relate to formational learning experiences.

2.

Develop a critical understanding of three sets of agendas for formational learning: a. Informing and performing; b. Deforming and reforming; c. Conforming and transforming.
3.

Assess factors that enhance the learning of participants in spiritual formation programs.
4.

Critically assess the contribution of formators and participants to the formational learning process.
5.

Evaluate the key factors that generate safety without compromising the self-awareness and participants’ critical engagement with learning.

Pedagogy

Lectures, seminars, tutorials, group conversation, reflective practice

Indicative Bibliography

  • Bumpus, Mary Rose, and Rebecca Bradburn Langer. Supervision of Spiritual Directors: Engaging in Holy Mystery. Harrisburg, Pa: Morehouse Pub, 2005.
  • Houck, L. E. Spiritual Formation: the Joy of the Journey. Bloomington, IN.: West Bow Press, 2015.
  • Howard, E. B. The Brazos Introduction to Christian Spirituality. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Brazos Press, 2008.
  • Johnson, Abigail. Shaping Spiritual Leaders: Supervision and Formation in Congregations. Herndon, VA: Alban Institute, 2007.
  • Leech, K.. Spirituality and Pastoral Care. Eugene, Or.: Wipf & Stock, 2005.
  • McEntee, R, and A. Bucko. The New Monasticism : An Interspiritual Manifesto for Contemplative Living. Maryknoll, New York Orbis Books, 2015.
  • Palmer, P. J. A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey toward an Undivided Life: Welcoming the Soul and Weaving Community in a Wounded World. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 2004.
  • __________ The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 2017.
  • Senge, P., Scharmer, C. O., Jaworski, J., Flowers, B. S., Presence: Human purpose and the field of the future. London: Nicholas Brealey Pub., 2004.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Book Review - One 2,000 word book review 2000 30.0
Report - One 2,000 word field report

Retreat field report

2000 30.0
Essay - One 3,000 word essay 3000 40.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 19 Jan, 2024

Unit record last updated: 2024-01-19 14:55:19 +1100