Overview
Welcome to the Introduction to Spiritual Formation course! In this course you will learn what spiritual formation is and become familiar with how the Holy Spirit grows us. You will become familiar not only in terms of knowing the information, but also in your experience. You will learn from Dr. John Coe, Director of the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Biola. Additionally, you will receive training in prayer so that you can experience what Dr. Coe teaches regarding the spiritual life.
This course consists of eight lessons. Each lesson consists of the following elements:
- Introduction – Orients you to the lesson’s topic by providing a guiding question for you to ponder. Gives an overview of how the lesson will unfold.
- Video Teaching – One or more videos of Dr. Coe presenting material concerning the lesson’s topic. A viewing guide will be provided to help you follow along.
- Experiential Projects – One or more projects to help you experience what Dr. Coe taught. These projects will help you engage with the Spirit and your heart on a deeper level. Instructions for each project will be provided as they are assigned.
At the end of the course, you will receive a list of supplemental resources for further study.
We hope you are blessed by your participation in this course and that you experience God in a deeper way.
Dr. John H. Coe is a specialist in the philosophical and theological foundation of the integration of faith and learning. His research focuses on understanding the nature of spiritual and psychological health, the history of spirituality, the work of the Holy Spirit in personal change and the interface between psychology, spirituality, and philosophy. A particular interest is in exploring approaches to spiritual direction as a compliment to Christian psychotherapy. Dr. Coe is also the Director of the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Biola University.
The Institute for Spiritual Formation is a Christian, evangelical, academic community within Biola University and Talbot School of Theology. We offer master's programs in Spiritual Formation & Soul Care and are dedicated to deepening the life of prayer and openness of the heart to God.
Course FAQ
Each lesson is designed to take approximately 1-2 hours, depending on how deeply you engage the reflection and application questions. Since this is a self-paced course, the time it will take you to complete it will depend on the speed with which you want to progress through the course.
No. The course contains everything you need to successfully complete the course. There are resources recommended at the end of the course that you are free to purchase if you wish to pursue further study on the course topic.
Since this course is designed as a completely self-paced experience, you will not have any interaction with the professor during the course.
Welcome to the Introduction to Spiritual Formation course! In this course you will learn what spiritual formation is and become familiar with how the Holy Spirit grows us. You will become familiar not only in terms of knowing the information, but also in your experience. You will learn from Dr. John Coe, Director of the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Biola. Additionally, you will receive training in prayer so that you can experience what Dr. Coe teaches regarding the spiritual life.
This course consists of eight lessons. Each lesson consists of the following elements:
- Introduction – Orients you to the lesson’s topic by providing a guiding question for you to ponder. Gives an overview of how the lesson will unfold.
- Video Teaching – One or more videos of Dr. Coe presenting material concerning the lesson’s topic. A viewing guide will be provided to help you follow along.
- Experiential Projects – One or more projects to help you experience what Dr. Coe taught. These projects will help you engage with the Spirit and your heart on a deeper level. Instructions for each project will be provided as they are assigned.
At the end of the course, you will receive a list of supplemental resources for further study.
We hope you are blessed by your participation in this course and that you experience God in a deeper way.
Dr. John H. Coe is a specialist in the philosophical and theological foundation of the integration of faith and learning. His research focuses on understanding the nature of spiritual and psychological health, the history of spirituality, the work of the Holy Spirit in personal change and the interface between psychology, spirituality, and philosophy. A particular interest is in exploring approaches to spiritual direction as a compliment to Christian psychotherapy. Dr. Coe is also the Director of the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Biola University.
The Institute for Spiritual Formation is a Christian, evangelical, academic community within Biola University and Talbot School of Theology. We offer master's programs in Spiritual Formation & Soul Care and are dedicated to deepening the life of prayer and openness of the heart to God.
Syllabus
| Why Spiritual Formation? Lesson 1 |
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| What happens when you hit a wall in your... Overview |
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| Coursepack Sample Resource |
| Why Spiritual Formation Part 1 Video |
| Why Spiritual Formation Part 2 Video |
| Why Spiritual Formation Part 3 Video |
| Why Spiritual Formation Part 4 Video |
| Introduction to Prayer Projects Resource |
| Prayer Project 1 Reflection |
| Coursepack Resource |
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| How do you respond when you feel like a... Overview |
| Dealing With Spiritual Failure Part 1 Video |
| Dealing With Spiritual Failure Part 2 Video |
| Dealing With Spiritual Failure Part 3 Video |
| Prayer Project 2 Reflection |
| The Test for Moralism Lesson 3 |
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| How do you know if you are tempted to be a... Overview |
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| The Test for Moralism Part 1 Video |
| The Test for Moralism Part 2 Video |
| Prayer Project 3 Reflection |
| How do you live in the reality of Christ’s... Overview |
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| Jesus' Yoke of Freedom Part 1 Video |
| Jesus' Yoke of Freedom Part 2 Video |
| Jesus' Yoke of Freedom Part 3 Video |
| Prayer of Recollection Resource |
| Prayer Project 4 Reflection |
| Why We Sin When We Know So Much Lesson 5 |
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| Why do you sin when you know so much?You know... Overview |
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| Why We Sin When We Know So Much Part 1 Video |
| Why We Sin When We Know So Much Part 2 Video |
| Why We Sin When We Know So Much Part 3 Video |
| Why We Sin When We Know So Much Part 4 Video |
| Why We Sin When We Know So Much Part 5 Video |
| Prayer Project 5 Reflection |
| How is Your Heart Transformed? Lesson 6 |
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| How is your heart transformed?In the previous... Overview |
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| How is Your Heart Transformed? Part 1 Video |
| How is Your Heart Transformed? Part 2 Video |
| How is Your Heart Transformed? Part 3 Video |
| Prayer Project 6 Reflection |
| How can you pray for heart... Overview |
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| Praying from the Heart Part 1 Video |
| Praying from the Heart Part 2 Video |
| Praying from the Heart Part 3 Video |
| Prayer Project 7 Reflection |
| How can you develop healthy heart... Overview |
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| Rhythms of the Heart Part 1 Video |
| Rhythms of the Heart Part 2 Video |
| Rhythms of the Heart Part 3 Video |
| Prayers of Intention Resource |
| Prayer Project 8 Reflection |
| Recommended Resources Resource |
| Course Evaluation Resource |
Course FAQ
Each lesson is designed to take approximately 1-2 hours, depending on how deeply you engage the reflection and application questions. Since this is a self-paced course, the time it will take you to complete it will depend on the speed with which you want to progress through the course.
No. The course contains everything you need to successfully complete the course. There are resources recommended at the end of the course that you are free to purchase if you wish to pursue further study on the course topic.
Since this course is designed as a completely self-paced experience, you will not have any interaction with the professor during the course.