Overview
The Certificate in Spiritual Formation is an intensive program designed to deepen participants’ understanding of spiritual growth, both individually and within a community. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of spiritual formation, offering practical tools and insights to cultivate a lifelong journey of spiritual growth. Participants will engage in reflective practices, learn about historical and contemporary approaches to spiritual formation, and develop strategies to overcome spiritual challenges.
This course is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their spiritual lives, including lay leaders, clergy, counsellors, and anyone interested in deepening their relationship with God through intentional spiritual practices.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- The students who have succeeded in this course should be able to:
- Understand the foundational concepts of spiritual formation and its role in personal and communal spiritual growth.
- Recognize the historical roots of spiritual formation and their impact on contemporary practices.
- Develop a personal routine of spiritual disciplines to enhance personal spiritual growth.
- Integrate corporate spiritual practices into community life to foster collective spiritual growth.
- Identify and understand common spiritual challenges and develop strategies to address them.
- Implement practical strategies to overcome spiritual obstacles and continue growth
- Create a personal plan for lifelong spiritual growth, considering different life stages.
- Understand the significance of mentoring others in their spiritual journey and plan for leaving a lasting spiritual legacy.