1. Benner, David G. (2004). The gift of being yourself: The sacred call to self-discovery. Illinois: IVP Books. (110 pages)

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1 克理威廉神學院 Carey Theological College CSF 500CM: 內程生命的轉化 Awakening to the Inward Journey 靈命塑造碩士課程 Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation Professor: Dr. Tim Ngai 6 credit hours, graduate level Language of instruction : Cantonese Sep 25, 2017 Apr 14, 2018 While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the syllabi as of August 15, 2017, the following content is subjected to change before class starts. Course Description Spiritual Formation is the process of being formed by the Holy Spirit through Christ into the likeness of God. It involves both an inward journey of deepening life with God and an outward expression of living life in compassion. This course will lay a foundation for the inward journey, while the companion course, CSF 600 Living in the Outward Journey, will focus on the movement outward. The three focuses of the course include the biblical basis for spiritual formation, appreciation of historical spiritual traditions and the importance of engaging in spiritual practices. Course Objectives After completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Practice and experience the Christian life from a biblical foundation 2. Grow in Christ and consent more freely to the love of God 3. Explain how people have came to known and formed by God 4. Use selected practices effectively in the formation of love for God and for neighbor 5. Live in ways that are increasingly attentive to God, oneself and others Required Textbooks 1. Benner, David G. (2004). The gift of being yourself: The sacred call to self-discovery. Illinois: IVP Books. (110 pages) 2. Mulholland, M. Robert (1993). Invitation to a Journey: A road map for spiritual formation. Illinois: IVP Books. (170 pages) 3. Willard, Dallas (2002). Renovation of the Heart. Colorado Springs: NavPress 魏樂德著, 譚晴譯 (2009) 心靈的重塑 香港 : 天道書樓 390 頁 4. Foster, Richard J. (2001). Streams of living water. New York: HarperCollins books. 傅士德著, 袁達志譯 (2010) 屬靈傳統禮讚 香港 : 天道書樓 330 頁

2 5. Houston, James M. (2006). Joyful Exiles: Life in Christ on the Dangerous Edge of things. Illinois: InterVarsity Press. 侯士庭著, 劉如菁譯 (2014) 喜樂的流放者 : 後現代的門徒生活 : 台北 : 校園書房 260 頁 6. Brother Lawrence (1982). The practice of the presence of God. PA: Whitaker House. (120 pages) 7. Demarest, Bruce (1999). Satisfy Your Soul: Restoring the heart of Christian Spirituality. Colorado Springs: NavPress. (310 pages) Course Outline and Format This course consists of 5 modules. Each module takes 1-2 months to complete. An overview of the five different modules & retreat dates are listed as follow: Module 1 (Sep-Oct): 我的故事 Formed by One s story 1-day retreat: Sep 30, 2017; Online class #1: Oct 30, 2017; 7:30-9pm The nature of Spiritual Formation The engagements of the inward journey The place of self-understanding in spirituality The uniqueness of each soul The resource of the Myers-Brigg Indicator as a tool for self-understanding Various Prayer Pathways for cultivating Christ-formed lives Module 2 (Nov): 主的救贖故事 The Great God s Redemption Story 1-day retreat: Oct 28, 2017; Online class #2: Nov 27, 2017; 7:30pm-9pm. The theological task of finding ourselves narrated into the Great God Narrative The Creation and Redemption story Exodus: The movement from bondage to freedom. Exile: The invitation to come home Module 3 (Dec - Jan) 基督教靈修傳統概覽 Christian Spiritual Formation through the Ages Two 1-day retreats: Dec 9, 2017 & Jan 13, 2018 Online class #3-4: Dec 18, 2017 & Jan 22, 2018; 7:30pm-9pm Desert Spirituality Benedictine Spirituality Carmelite Spirituality Ignatius Spirituality Reformed Spirituality Chinese Christian Spirituality 2

3 Module 4 (Feb) 基督教靈命塑造的弔詭智慧 Paradoxical Parameters of Christian Spiritual Formation 1-day retreat: Feb 10, 2018 ; On line class #5: Feb 26, 2017; 8-9pm. Contemplative/Active Personal/Communal Trinitarian/Human Module 5 (Mar-Apr) 從心而活 Living from the heart 3-days Silent Retreat: Mar 9-11, 2018 Online Class #6: Mar 26 & Apr ; 8-9pm Stillness (Silence, Solitude) Praying (Interceding, Welcoming) Reading (Sacred reading, Spiritual companions) Attentiveness (Examen, Journal-keeping) Living from inside-out The learning objectives of this course is achieved by covering all five modules using various learning activities. The main learning activities includes: 1. Prayer exercises 2. Online discussion forum 3. Online classes 4. Full-day retreats 5. 3-days silent retreats 6. Writing assignments 7. Spiritual formation groups (SFG) 8. Spiritual direction (SD) Total Face-to face interactions (87 hr): 1. Six 1-day retreats. (42 hr) 2. One 3-days retreat. (18 hr) 3. Six 1.5-hr online classes. (9 hr) 3. Six 2-hrs. monthly Spiritual Formation Group Meetings (Oct 2017 Mar 2018) (12hr). 4. Six 1-hr. monthly individual Spiritual Directions (Oct 2017 Mar 2018). (6hr) 3

4 靈命塑造每月學習週期表 Rhythms of Monthly Formation Activities Week In-person Interactions On-line Interactions 1 st week nd week (Except Oct - Nov, 2017) Full-day Retreat (including SFG) 9:30am 4:30pm, Carey s Prayer Room 3 rd week Personal Spiritual Direction (SD) Arrange with SD 4 th /5 th week Live Stream Online Classes (7:30pm-9pm; Mon) Post Discussion Question Responses Post Feedbacks to other students Time Investment Activity/Assignment Hours Retreats (Five 1-day & one 3-days retreats) 60 Spiritual Formation Group & Direction 18 Online classes 9 Readings (1600 pages) 80 Writing (20 pages) 40 Web Discussion 36 Prayer Exercises 17 Total Hours 260 Please note: The amount of time taken by students will vary. This information is intended to be used as an approximation for planning purposes. Evaluation Activity/Assignment % Participation and Prayer Exercises 20% Monthly Online Forum 20% SF Group & Spiritual Direction 10% Spiritual Autobiography 10% Spiritual Formation Reflection Paper 20% Book Reviews (2 group papers) 20% Total Percentage 100% 4

5 Assignments Assignment 1: Participation and Prayer Exercise (20%) Attendance and participation are expected in all classes. Please come with a prepared heart, opening to God and your fellow classmates and participate in exercises. Students are expected to complete the weekly spiritual prayer practice diligently, complete all textbook readings and contribute to online and in-class discussions. You are required to fill in and submit a record of completion at the end of the course. Assignment 2: Monthly Online Forum: Reading and Discussion Forums (20%) Due: Mar 30, Online discussion forums run for 6 months and are due every 3 rd and last week of each month (Oct 2017 Mar 2018). Using concepts acquired from required reading and learning from the online lectures, students will answer discussion question(s) prepared by the instructor and interact with the postings by your peers. Anticipate to spend 3 to 5 hours each week on discussion forums. Saturday is the last day of the study week. We take Sundays off and begin the new week again on Mondays. The basic pattern for most weeks is as follows: A. Each month, you will be assigned pages from one or more of the course texts for online learning and interactions. It is vital to complete all required readings by the third week of each month and submit an initial post by mid-night on Saturdays of the same week (3 rd week). The assigned discussion questions will be related to the topic of the week. Initial posts should be about words. B. You have one week (Monday to Saturday) to read posts on all discussion questions and make at least one substantial response (around 100 words) by midnight on Saturday of the same week (last week of the month). Both the initial post and the substantial response are required each month. Each missed post will result in a one percentage point drop of the final grade, unless arrangements prior to the deadline are made with the professor. The Saturday immediately after the current discussion is the final day for posting on time. Expectations for Monthly Online Participation You are expected to participate in all class discussions and activities. Timely participation is essential to allow time for interaction between students. Students who do not participate in a timely manner will receive a grade of zero for the activity. Participating in discussions and activities will take about 3-5 hours per week. Submit your first post by midnight on Saturday of the 3 rd week of each month and respond to fellow students postings and questions by midnight on Saturday on the following week. You are required to integrate the readings in their posts. Initial posting should not exceed 200 words, while responses to the initial post should not exceed 100 words. 5

6 Evaluation of Online Posting Due: Every Month (Oct 2017 Mar 2018) Weekly grad Description 10 = A Exceptional in every respect. Display a deep integration between the readings and application. Provides a sustained and respectful challenge to the group. 9 = A- Very good work: Organized, relevant, and deep contribution that refers to the readings and uses them in a way that is appropriate to the subject. 8 = B+ Good work contributions and interactions with peers, expresses complete thoughts and are well-supported. 7 = B Generally good work, but with several areas of weakness for example, in application, depth of comprehension, etc. 6 = B- Minimally acceptable contribution. Requires improvement. See parameters. 5 = C+ Inadequate contribution. Requires improvement See parameters 0 Late work without prior approval from instructor. Assignment 3: Spiritual Formation Group & Spiritual Direction (1-2 pages summary; 10%) You will be assigned to join a spiritual formation group (SFG) whereby you will experience and learn how to create and live in a spiritual community. Each group (about 5-7 people) will be led by an experienced group leader and will meet at least 6 times during the afternoon of each full-day retreat. Moreover, a spiritual director will be assigned to you and provide you with spiritual guidance as you journey through the course. You are responsible to arrange with your spiritual director for the monthly spiritual direction (SD)meeting for at least 6 times through the course. Each meeting is schedule for an hour and normally during the 3 rd week each month. At the end of the SFG and SD process, you are required to write a short summary highlighting your experiences and feedbacks to both your group leader and spiritual director. Marks will be given according to your participation and transformational growth by your group leader and spiritual director. Assignment 4: Spiritual Autobiography (3-4 pages; 10%) Read: Benner, David G. (2004). The gift of being yourself: The sacred call to self-discovery. Illinois: IVP Books. In the beginning of the course, you are to trace the presence of and encounters with God over the course of your life to date. (A guide for writing your spiritual autobiography will be distributed in class) Then tell someone close to you about three of the significant movements or spiritual landmarks in your life. Reread your spiritual autobiography in light of Benner s book, The Gift of Being Yourself. Note 3 or 4 connections between Benner s book and your autobiography. What insights have you gained into your spiritual journey? Craft this into an around 3-4 pages paper. After you have written your reflections, tell someone else what you are learning. Due: Nov 18, Worth: 10% 6

7 Assignment 5: Spiritual Growth Reflection Paper (6-8 pages; 20%) Each student is expected to pray the spiritual discipline weekly and keep a personal journal diligently (at least 20 minutes/day; 5 days/week). Throughout the course, you will be learning through various aspects, including reading, assignments, online classes, retreats, spiritual formation groups and spiritual direction. The experiences gained in the various spiritual practices, class material and peer interactions as a foundation for discussion; engage in dialogue, prayer and discovery of God s presence in the ongoing spiritual formation. In a 6-8 pages paper, please reflect on your personal and spiritual growth during the course of this semester based your reflections on the following: a) Experiences with your spiritual formation group and in your personal journaling. b) Relationship between your self-understanding/awareness and spiritual growth. c) New understandings of Christian spirituality and spiritual formation. d) How your personal spirituality interfaces with your work, service/ministry and daily living? e) Most helpful or significant insights/discoveries in your spiritual journey throughout the course. Assignment 6: Book Reviews and group discussion (2 papers; 2-3 pages each; 20%) Due: Mar 31, You are required to study and reflect on both Willard s and Houston s textbook. You will be assigned to form book discussion groups of around four students in each group. Each discussion group is expected to meet at least two hours for each book review. During the meeting, each student will take turns to present a concise reflection of the section (max. 10 min each), following by a discussion on the contemporary implications and practices. After the group discussion, EACH student will write a short in-depth review (2-3 pages) focusing on the implications, limitations and application of the discipline (not the content of the book). Due: Dec 31 st, 2017 (Willard); Feb 28, 2018 (Houston). Course Schedule Sep 2017 Module 1: 我的故事 Formed by One s story Activity Orientation: Sep 9,

8 Reading 傅士德, 第一章 Demarest: Ch.1 Assignments Due Oct 2017 Online Posting: Self-introduction Module 1: 我的故事 Formed by One s story Activity 1-day retreat + SFG #1: Sep 30, 2017 Online class #1: Oct 30, 2017; 7:30pm-9pm Readings Benner: The gift of being yourself: The sacred call to self-discovery. 傅士德, 第二章 Demarest: Ch.2 Assignments Due Online posting & Response #1 Nov 2017 Module 2: 主的救贖故事 The Great God s Redemption Story Activity 1-day retreat + SFG #2: Oct 28, 2017 Online class #2: Nov 27, 2017; 7:30pm-9pm Spiritual Direction (SD) #1 Readings 魏樂德著, 譚晴譯 心靈的重塑, 第 1-7 章 SFG: 傅士德, 第三章 Demarest: Ch.3 Assignments Due Online posting & Response #2 Dec 2017 Module 3 基督教靈修傳統概覽 Christian Spiritual Formation through the Ages Activity 1-day retreat + SFG #3: Dec 9, 2017 Online class #3: Dec 18, 2017; 7:30pm-9pm SD#2 Readings 魏樂德著, 譚晴譯 心靈的重塑, 第 8-13 章 SFG: 傅士德, 第四章 Demarest: Ch.4-5 8

9 Assignments Due Online posting & Response #3 Dec 31: Book Review (1) Willard Jan 2018 Module 3 基督教靈修傳統概覽 Christian Spiritual Formation through the Ages Activity 1-day retreat: Jan 13, Online class #4: Jan 22, 2018; 7:30pm-9pm SD#3 Readings Mulholland: Invitation to a Journey: A road map for spiritual formation. (168 pages) SFG: 傅士德, 第五章 Demarest: Ch.6-7 Assignments Due Online posting & Response #4 Feb 2018 Module 4 基督教靈命塑造的弔詭智慧 Paradoxical Parameters of Christian Spiritual Formation Activity 1-day retreat Feb 10, 2018 On line class #5: Feb 26, 2017; 8-9pm SD#4 Readings 侯士庭著, 劉如菁譯 喜樂的流放者 : 後現代的門徒生活 235 頁 SFG: 傅士德, 第六章 Demarest: Ch.8-9 Assignments Due Online posting & Response #5 Feb 28: Book Review (2) Houston Mar 2018 Module 5 從心而活 Living from the heart Activity 3-days silent retreat Mar 9-11, 2018 Online Class #6: Mar 26, 2018; 8-9pm SD#5 Readings Lawrence: The practice of the presence of God. 9

10 SFG: 傅士德, 第七章 Demarest: Ch.10 Assignments Due Online posting & Response #6 Mar 31: Spiritual Formation Reflection Paper Mar 31: Prayer Exercise Log Sheet Apr 2018 Complete all course material Activities Conclusion: 1-day retreat + SFG #6 : April 14, 2019 SD#6 Bibliography Formed by One s Story Augustine. Confessions. Henry Chadwick, translator. Oxford University Press, Benner, David G. The Gift of Being Yourself. Downer s Grove: IVP, Buechner, Frederick. Telling Secrets. Harper SanFrancisco, The Sacred Journey. HarperOne, Now and Then. HarperOne, Linn, Dennis; Linn, Sheila Fabricant; and Linn, Matthew. Sleeping with Bread. New York: Paulist, Peace, Richard. Spiritual Autobiography. Colorado Springs: NavPress, Teresa of Avila. Interior Castle. E. Allison Peers, translator. New York: Doubleday, Formed by the Great God Story Brueggemann, Walter. The Word that Redescribes the World. Minneapolis: Fortress, Chittister, Joan. Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, The Story of Ruth. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, Fackre, Gabriel. The Christian Story, Vol. 1. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, Mulholland, M. Robert Jr. Shaped by the Word. Nashville: Upper Room, Ochs, Carol. Our Lives as Torah. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, Formed by Saints Past Bass, Diana Butler. A People s History of Christianity. HarperOne, Foster, Richard J. Streams of Living Water. HarperSanFrancisco: Holt, Bradley P. Thirsty for God. Minneapolis: Fortress, Julian of Norwich. Revelations of Divine Love. Elizabeth Spearing, translator. London: Penguin, Williams, Rowan. The Wound of Knowledge. Cambridge, MA: Cowley, Desert Spirituality Bondi, Roberta. To Love as God Loves. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, Byassee, Jason. An Introduction to the Desert Fathers. Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, John Cassian Conferences. New York: Paulist Press, *Chryssavgis, John. In the Heart of the Desert, Revised. World Wisdom,

11 Coretto, Carlo. Letters from the Desert. Maryknoll. NY: Orbis, Cowan, James. Desert Father. Boston: Shambhala, Jones, Alan. Soul Making: The Desert Way of Spirituality. Toronto: HarperCollins, Lane, Belden C. The Solace of Fierce Landscapes. New York: Oxford University Press, Louth, Andrew. The Wilderness of God. Nashville: Abingdon, McPherson, Anne. Ways of the Wilderness. Ottawa: Novalis, Nouwen, Henri. The Way of the Heart. New York: Ballentine, Waddell, Helen. The Desert Fathers. New York: Vintage, Ward, Benedicta, ed. The Wisdom of the Desert Fathers. Benedictine Spirituality Barry, Patrick; Yeo, Richard; Norris, Kathleen. Wisdom from the Monastery. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, Benson, Robert. A Good Neighbor: Benedict s Guide to Community. Brewster, MA: Paraclete Press, *Chittister, Joan. The Rule of Benedict: A Spirituality for the 21 st Century. New York: Crossroad, Wisdom Distilled from the Daily. HarperSanFrancisco: De Waal, Esther. Seeking God. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, Living with Contradiction. Harrisburg: Morehouse, Jamison, Abbot Christopher. Finding Happiness. Phoenix, Finding Sanctuary. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, Meisel, Anthony C. and del Mastro, M.L., translators. The Rule of Saint Benedict. New York: Doubleday, Norris, Kathleen. The Cloister Walk. New York: Riverhead Books, Okholm, Dennis. Monks Habits for Everyday People. Grand Rapids: Brazos, Tomaine, Jane. St Benedict s Toolbox. Morehouse, Wilson-Hartgrove, Jonathan. The Wisdom of Stability. Brewster, MA: Paraclete Press, Celtic Spirituality * Bradley, Ian. The Celtic Way. London: Darton, Longman and Todd, Cahill, Thomas. How the Irish Saved Civilization. Anchor Books: Clunie, Grace. Sacred Living. Dublin: Columba Press, Davies, Oliver and O Loughlin, Thomas. Celtic Spirituality. Ottawa: Novalis, De Waal, Esther. The Celtic Way of Prayer. New York: Doubleday, Every Earthly Blessing. Harrisburg: Morehouse, Duncan, Anthony. The Elements of Celtic Christianity. Rockport: Element, Earle, Mary C. Celtic Christian Spirituality writings, with Introduction and Commentary. London: SPCK, 2012 Joyce, Timothy. Celtic Christianity, a sacred tradition, a vision of hope. New York: Orbis Books, 2002 Mitton, Michael. The Soul of Celtic Spirituality in the Lives of its Saints. Connecticut: Twenty-Third Publication, Newell, Philip. Listening for the Heartbeat of God. New York: Paulist Press, O Donohue, John. Anam Cara. New York: Harper Collins,

12 O' Loughlin, Thomas. Journeys on the Edges: The Celtic Tradition, in Traditions of Christian Spirituality Series. New York: Orbis Books, Sellner, Edward C. The Celtic Soul Friend. Notre Dame: Ave Maria Press, Sellner, Edward C. Wisdom of the Celtic Saints. Notre Dame: Ave Maria Press, Formed by Saints Present Bakke, Jeanette A. Holy Invitations. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, Guenther, Margaret. Holy Listening. Cambridge, MA: Cowley, Jones, Alan. Exploring Spiritual Direction. Cambridge, MA: Cowley, Leech, Kenneth. Soul Friend. Harrisburg: Morehouse, Moon, Gary W. and Benner, David, G. Spiritual Direction and the Care of Souls. Downers Grove: IVP, Nouwen, Henri. Spiritual Direction. HarperSanFrancisco, Phillips, Susan S. Candlelight: Illuminating the Art of Spiritual Direction. Harrisburg: Morehouse,

13 Academic Policies Please see the Carey Academic Catalog for more details: Course Attendance Students are expected to attend all scheduled class sessions to fulfil degree requirements. This includes on-line webinars and/or live-streamed portions of courses. Carey Grading Scale See the Carey Academic Catalogue for details on the Carey grading scale. Course Withdrawal Policy A student who withdraws after the period for which tuition refunds are available within the first half of the course will receive a W on their transcript. Beyond those dates, they will receive an F. Extensions Extensions for course work will only be granted in exceptional circumstances. If an extension will make it impossible for the professor to submit the final grade no later than one month following the final assignment, the student must petition the Registrar s Office. If the Registrar s Office grants such a request, the final extension deadlines will be clearly established. Work granted an extension may receive a grade reduction of up to one-third of the final mark. Academic Integrity Academic integrity is honest and responsible scholarship. Students are expected to submit original work and give credit to other peoples' ideas. Academic dishonesty is acting in a manner to gain unearned academic credit. Examples of academic dishonesty are: Plagiarizing by misrepresenting the work of another person (in whole or in part) as a student s own work or failing to give credit for either wording or ideas that belong to another. Submitting the same material for credit in more than one course (whether the earlier submission was at Carey or another institution). Using unauthorized aids of any sort in examinations, completing work in unauthorized collaboration with others, or the unauthorized recording and use of class lectures. Penalty for a lack of academic integrity may include a failing grade in the assignment, examination or course, depending on the severity of the offense. All students are responsible for knowing and practicing academic integrity and must become familiar with the plagiarism student resource at: Gender Language As language usage changes, the church must discern where its language must change in order to bear faithful witness to the gospel. Modern English usage has moved away from using masculine terms to refer to groups that include women. Using of such terms in worship, writing, or conversation miscommunicates the invitation of the gospel and the nature of the church. Assignments that don t conform to the gender language policy will be returned to the student for resubmissions. See the Carey Academic Catalogue for more details on this policy. 13