Spiritual Formation for Ministry (MC/SF501) Web-Enhanced Format

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1 Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Charlotte Course Syllabus Spiritual Formation for Ministry (MC/SF501) Web-Enhanced Format Dr. Steven Klipowicz, Professor Online Modules begin on January 20, 2015 with a course end date of May 2, Charlotte Residency Dates March 23-25, :00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Contact Information Professor of Record Dr. Steve Klipowicz (phone) (fax) sklipowicz@gordonconwell.edu Student Support Specialist Doug Price Dprice1@gordonconwell.edu Course Description: Spiritual Formation for Ministry (MC/SF501) is a foundational course in the Division of Practical Theology that explores the processes and goals of spiritual formation in the life of the Christian minister, counselor or leader from a multi-disciplinary viewpoint including personal, biblical, theological, psychological, and historical perspectives. The student is introduced to the historic disciplines and practices of the Christian faith that promote intimacy with God and Christ-likeness in character with the goal of fostering ongoing personal vitality essential to ministry and the ability to facilitate spiritual renewal and consistent discipleship in others. 1

2 Relationship to Curriculum: Spiritual Formation for Ministry (MC/SF 501) is a required concentration course in the Master of Divinity, the Master of Arts in Christian Ministries, and the MAR-Hybrid program. It is a required course in all other degree programs except the Master of Arts in Christian Leadership and the Master of Arts in Christian Counseling. This course can also serve as a ministry option in the Master of Arts in Christian Counseling program. Students in the counseling program should arrange with the professor to develop a bibliography and projects that will correspond with the counseling degree. Web-Enhanced Features This course will utilize paced learning modules on the SAKAI throughout the course integrating online learning with a three-day residency at the Charlotte campus on March 23-25, This online work will include lectures, assignments, student blogs, discussion boards, forums, online office hours, and other elements of educational support. It will be expected that all students have Internet access and fully participate in the online segments. Course Objectives: The goal of this course is to develop a foundation for personal spiritual development in the student as a Christian leader in pastoral ministry or other callings. In addition, the course seeks to prepare students to teach and facilitate others in the process of spiritual growth. Adequate completion of assignments, projects, readings, and class activities should enable the student to demonstrate the following as objectives: Students will develop a personal philosophy of Christian spirituality and faith development that provides a solid biblical and theological rationale for the nature of spiritual life and growth and explains required factors for the cultivation of an intimate relationship with God and Christ-like character in community. This philosophy will aptly be anchored within the context of each student s own faith tradition and community. The student will be able to recount major streams and spiritualities fostered within the Christian tradition, comparing and contrasting key theological features. Students will articulate how their personalities influence spiritual orientation and the process of spiritual and character formation. Students will learn to review and exegete their life narratives reflectively as a journey of faith and interpret life events in light of God s sovereign purposes for spiritual formation and calling. Students will be able to identify, articulate, and personally incorporate key Christian practices and disciplines of the spiritual life in a personal rule of life. 2

3 Students will be able to identify both the primary and secondary elements of spiritual renewal and apply these factors to personal and congregational formation. Students will be able to provide a framework for the understanding and practice of spiritual mentoring and friendship. Students will comprehend the diverse workings of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Christian and how to facilitate the Spirit s power and presence in the work of ministry. Attendance: Students are required to complete all online modules and attend all residency sessions of the course. Unexcused absenteeism or lack of completing online modules will result in a loss of grade points. If for reason of illness or family death or emergency, please contact Dr. Klipowicz regarding these events to determine appropriate make-up activities. For additional information concerning attendance, consult the Student Handbook requirements and the Syllabus Addenda (end of document). Required Personality Testing As a part of this course, all students should complete the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Students who have not recently taken this inventory should follow the instructions posted in the course Resources posted in SAKAI for directions on how to take the test online. Students who have completed the MBTI in other contexts should familiarize themselves with their type profiles before the fourth online lesson. MC 501 Required Readings: The following books are required reading for the class. They should be read in their entirety unless otherwise noted in the Online Modules: Benner, David, Sacred Companions: The Gift of Spiritual Friendship & Direction. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, ISBN-10: X Calhoun, Adele, Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices that Transform Us. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, ISBN-10: Chan, Simon, Spiritual Theology: A Systematic Study of the Christian Life. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, ISBN-13: Lovelace, Richard, Dynamics of Spiritual Life: An Evangelical Theology of Renewal. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, ISBN-13:

4 Macchia, Stephen A. Crafting a Rule of Life. Downers Grove: IVP, ISBN Mulholland, M. Robert, Invitation to a Journey: A Road Map for Spiritual Formation. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, ISBN-10: ; Nouwen, Henri, Reaching Out: The Three Movements of the Spiritual Life. New York: Doubleday, ISBN- 10: Tripp, Paul and Lane, Timothy, How People Change. Greensboro, NC: New Growth Press, SBN 13: A signed statement indicating the amount of reading completed in terms of pages or hours (see below) must be submitted at the conclusion of the course. Students reading less than 35 hours should identify whether they completed all the readings during that time. Course Requirements Achievements of this course objectives will be measured through a variety of assignments and activities as described below. The successful completion of these activities will require student will spend approximately 135 hours (required Federal government guidelines) devoted to coursework, both in and out of class. The following chart indicates how these hours are distributed across the various course requirements. Descriptions of the assignments are listed below. Course Assignments Expected Time Commitment (hrs.) Student s Actual Time on Task Course Readings 35 hrs. Residency Class Time 20 hrs. Spiritual Journey 5 hrs. Narrative Personal Assessment and 15 hrs. Formation Comparative Spirituality 15 hrs. Credo 5 hrs. Online Modules* 35 hrs. Rule of Life 5 hrs. Total 135 hrs. *Online modules incorporate some reading and project work time. 4

5 Students should keep a record of time spent on each course-related task, and will submit a final report, as above, with their actual hours spent on each task listed in the last column of the table. Class Assignments: Grading for this course will be based upon the following assignments. Students will complete the following projects and exercises and submit them by the identified due date. Grades will be determined by the extent and quality of the work completed. Additional explanations of each project will be provided during the first class session. Study Groups Interaction with other students is one of the three primary ways students will learn in this course. Students will be asked to work in study groups of 4-5 students throughout the course. These groups will be created on a random basis and will be the basis for collaborative work, group discussions, and faculty conferences. Weekly SAKAI Modules: During the first nine weeks of the course, there will be weekly study modules on SAKAI for students to complete. These modules will involve didactic, reflective, and collaborative aspects. Weekly modules will be worth 10 points each for a total of 90 points. Aspects of these modules will be used in the development of the following major course assignments. Assignment #1: My Spiritual Journey Narrative A person s current sense of personal, spiritual, and ministerial identity is a product of one s journey or story. To truly understand yourself, you need to tell your story and tell it often! Moreover, your story helps you understand and more deeply appreciate how God has in a sovereign manner demonstrated his grace, mercy, providence and provision for you. It also reveals how God used events to develop specific spiritual capacities in you such as an increased ability to pray, care for others, or patiently trust God. This assignment provides the opportunity for you to review your life history in terms of creating a spiritual narrative or autobiography. Your story should provide a view of your relationship to God and His people from your earliest memories to the present. Your narrative text should be at least 8 pages long (double spaced). Your narrative should be chronological and sequential but it should identify the following points of your life: Heritage: What geographical, ethnic, family features, or history influenced your journey with God? Acts and Scenes: How can you divide your life in turns of phases and seasons with God? 5

6 Cast of Characters: What relationships played a key role in influencing you for or against God? Mountain Tops: What times or experiences made you feel closest to God and why? Turning Points: What incidences were pivotal in your story with God? Crucibles: At which points of your story did you find yourself suffering? How did this suffering influence your relationship with God? Your understanding of yourself? The paper should be completed and posted during the sixth module in the Assignment section in SAKAI. This assignment will be worth a maximum of 50 points and will be assessed according to the following criteria: Quality and clarity of writing Ability to analyze events of life from a spiritual and theological perspective identifying key formative influences in personal formation Assignment #2: Personal Spiritual Assessment/ Rule of Life: Using the format suggested by Adele Calhoun (p ), conduct a personal Spiritual Growth assessment on the 7 areas of your spiritual life. Meet three times with someone you spiritually respect to serve as a spiritual advisor for this project (not a classmate). During your first meeting with the advisor discuss your assessment. Based upon your conversation, choose three specific spiritual exercises or disciplines from Calhoun s book to further your growth in each area. Over a six week period during the semester, practice these exercises. Focus on one discipline every two weeks. Create a personal blog on the SAKAI website to act as a spiritual growth journal in which you daily reflect upon your spiritual experiences with the three practices. You should explain why you chose each discipline and provide a regular reflection on your experience with the chosen discipline. You should submit at a minimum 20 blog entries. A final written report of 5-6 pages should be submitted by May 2, The report will include the following: A summary of your spiritual assessment on the Seven Areas in Calhoun (1 page) A summary of your discussions with your spiritual mentor or advisor (1 page) An evaluation of the spiritual disciplines/practices you chose in terms of their influence upon your life (2 pages) in light of your personality preferences (Mulholland, Invitation to a Journey) A 1-2 page Rule of Life for the next 12 months developed as a result of your spiritual practices and spiritual conversations (1-2 pages). Guidelines for the Rule of Life will be discussed in Module 9 and during the residency week. The assignment will be worth up to 100 points based upon your ability to complete all elements of the assignment, the extent and depth of your Blog reflections on your 6

7 spiritual journey this summer using specific disciplines, and the ability to develop a sustainable Rule of Life for the next year. Project is due on May 2, Assignment #3: Comparative Spirituality Paper: For this assignment, you will work in teams of 4-5 students. Choose from the following list, one approach, tradition or school of Christian Spirituality for each member in the group to research. Each group member will be responsible to research a type of spirituality and develop a 3-4 page summary. The summary should include the following: A short historical sketch of the tradition of spirituality A description of the approach using Simon Chan s theological principles (p ) Every member will share the outcomes of their research with the rest of the work group during the Charlotte residency week (see schedule below). This joint session will be held on the final day of the residency. The joint session will include the following: 1. A verbal report from each member of his or her research findings and analysis using Chan. 2. A discussion between team members analyzing these traditions by comparing and contrasting the various schools or approaches to spirituality in light of Chan s theological framework. 3. An evaluation of each approach in terms of its ability to sustain primary and secondary aspects of spiritual renewal (Richard Lovelace, Dynamics of Spiritual Life) in contemporary North American church culture. As an outcome of this group research and deliberation, the following will be required from each group: 1. An page report summarizing your group s research, analysis, and evaluation. This should include a brief survey of the traditions, their unique practices and evaluative perspectives from Chan and Lovelace. This will be due on May 2, One report per group should be uploaded to the Assignment box on SAKAI. This project will be worth up to 100 points per group member. It will be awarded based upon the quality of the group s research, its ability to critically analyze and evaluate each tradition or approach according to the frameworks required, and the ability to present the results in cogent writing. Schools or Approaches to Spirituality Desert Fathers (required) Benedictine Monastic Spirituality Jesuit Spirituality (Ignatian) Classic Pentecostalism 7

8 African American Spirituality Deeper Life (Keswick and Miles Stanford s Green Letters) Word of Faith teachings (Kenyon, Hagin, and Copeland) Wesleyan Formation Para-church (Campus Crusade or Navigators) Greek Orthodox Spirituality Quakerism English Spirituality (Anglican) Puritanism Reformed (American) Spirituality Emerging Contemplative Movement Others (Please have approval from Dr. Klipowicz) Assignment #4: Credo: A Philosophy of Spiritual Formation: Using Lovelace, Chan, Calhoun, Benner and the other readings and lectures of the class, develop a Spiritual Formation Credo. This statement should summarize in a concise form your philosophy of spiritual vitality and formation in terms of what is spiritual intimacy and vitality, how is it fostered or diminished, the role of God and the believer in the process, and how can it be discerned or evaluated. This statement should be 4-5 pages long and should include both individual and corporate dimensions of spiritual formation. This is a statement of your theological and philosophical perspectives on spiritual formation and is not a statement of your doctrines or general beliefs. This project will be worth up to 50 points depending upon the quality of your Credo and the insightfulness and sustainability of the suggestions for personal and congregational formation and renewal. The Credo is due May 2, All work for this course will be due no later than May 2, Any extensions beyond this date must be determined and approved by the Registrar who will consult with the professor. Grading: Grades for the course will be determined by performance on the above exercises and projects. Students can achieve a total of 400 points from courses assignments with the following grade scale and assignment weighting: Scoring Scale points A-/A points B-/B points C-/C points D-/D+ 8

9 Comparative Spirituality Project 100 pts. Personal Assessment/Rule of Life 100pts Spiritual Narrative 60 pts. Credo: Philosophy of Spiritual Formation 50pts. Weekly Module Assignments 90 pts. Completion of all course readings is worth 20 points. This has already been factored into the grade. For example, completion of 50% of the reading will result in a loss of 10 points. All assignments are expected to be written on the level of graduate education. Incorrect grammar, spelling mistakes, and other indications of poor writing will result in the loss of grade points. Make sure you proof read your work before submitting it. Course Schedule: January January 26 February 1 February 2 8 February 9-15 February February 23 March 1 March 2 March 8 March 9-15 March Module 1: What is Spiritual Formation? Module 2: Foundations for a Spiritual Theology Module 3: Personal Contours of the Spiritual Journey I Module 4: Personal Contours of the Spiritual JourneyII Module 5: Models of Change and Formation I Module 6: Models of Change and Formation II Module 7: Patterns and Processes of Formation I Module 8: Patterns and Processes of Formation II Module 9: Rule of Life March 23-25, 2015 Charlotte Residency Spirituality and Ministry Dynamics of Formation and Transformation Spiritual Friendships The Holy Spirit and Praxis Collaborative Project Workshop March 26 May 2 Post Residency Work 9

10 General Bibliography A Kempis, Thomas. The Imitation of Christ. Collegeville, MN: Vintage Spiritual Classics, Beale, G.K. We Become What We Worship: A Biblical Theology of Idolatry. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Beasley-Topliffe, Keith (ed.). The Upper Room Dictionary of Christian Spiritual Formation. Nashville, TN: Upper Room Books, Bernard of Clairvaux. The Steps of Humility and Pride. Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications, Boa, Kenneth. Conformed to His Image: Biblical and Practical Approaches to Spiritual Formation. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. The Cost of Discipleship. New York, NY: Touchstone, Chan, Simon. Liturgical Theology: The church as Worshiping Community. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Chan, Simon. Spiritual Theology: A Systematic Study of the Christian Life. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Cranmer, Thomas. Book of Common Prayer (1979). Oxford: OUP, Hernandez, Wil. Henri Nouwen: A Spirituality of Imperfection. New York/Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, Johnson, Eric L. Foundations for Soul Care: A Christian Psychological Proposal. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, McGrath, Alister. Christian Spirituality: An Introduction. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, Nouwen, Henri. In the Name of Jesus: Reflection on Christian Leadership. New York, NY: Crossroads, Peterson, Eugene. Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places: A Conversation in Spiritual Theology. Grand Rapids, IL: Eerdmans,

11 Peterson, Eugene. Take and Read Spiritual Reading: An Annotated List. Grand Rapids, IL: Eerdmans, Rice, Howard L. Reformed Spirtualality: An Introduction for Believers. Louisville, KY: Westministy/John Knox, Sheldrake, Philip (ed.). The New Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality. Philadelphia, PA: Westminster John Knox Press, Historical Edwards, Jonathan. A Jonathan Edwards Reader. Edited by Minkema, Kenneth; Smith, John; Stout, Harry. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, Edwards, Jonathan. The Religious Affections. Uhrichsville, OH: Barbour Publishing, Foster, Richard, Griffin, Emilie, (eds.). Spiritual Classics: Selected Readings for Individuals and Groups on the Twelve Spiritual Disciplines. San Francisco, CA: HarperSanFrancisco, Foster, Richard. Streams of Living Water: Celebrating the Great Traditions of Christian Faith. San Francisco, CA: Harper Collins, Holt, Bradley P. Thirsty for Gold: A Brief History of Christian Spirituality. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, Thornton, Martin. English Spirituality: An Outline of Ascetical theology According to the English Pastoral Tradition. Cambridge, MA: Cowley Publications, Word Casey, Michael. Sacred Reading: The Ancient Art of Lectio Divina. Liguori, MO: Liguori/Triumph, Chrysostom, St. John. Spiritual Gems from the Book of Psalms. Brookline, MA: Holy Cross Orthodox Press, Fee, Gordon. Listening to the Spirit in the Text. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, Foster, Richard (ed.). The Renovare Spiritual Formation Bible. San Francisco, CA: HarperSanFrancisco, Lewis, C.S. Reflections on the Psalms. Fort Washington, PA: Harvest Books,

12 Longman, Tremper. Reading the Bible with Heart and Mind. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, Pennington, Basil. An Invitation to Centering Prayer: Including an Introduction to Lectio Divina. Liguori, MO: Liguori/Triumph, Pennington, Basil. Lectio Divina. New York, NY: Crossroad Press, Prayer Brother Lawrence. The Practice Of the Presence of God. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, Foster, Richard. Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home. San Francisco, CA: HarperSanFransico, Howard, Evan B. Praying the Scriptures: A Field Guide for Your Spiritual Journey. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Julian of Norwich. Revelations of Divine Love. New York, NY: Penguin, Merton, Thomas. A Book of Hours. Edited by Kathleen Deignan. Notre Dame, IL: Sorin Books, Merton, Thomas. Contemplative Prayer. New York, NY: Image, Miller, Calvin. The Path of Celtic Prayer: An Ancient Way to Everyday Joy. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Murray, Andrew. With Christ in the School of Prayer. New Kensington, PA: Whitaker House, Newell, J. Philip. Celtic Prayers from Iona. New Jersey: Paulist Press, Piper, John. A Hungering for God: Desiring God Through Fasting and Prayer. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, St. Ignatious of Loyola. The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Translated by Father Elder Mullan. New York, NY: Cosimo Classics, St. John of the Cross. The Dark Night of the Soul. New York, NY: Image, 1990 [1619]. Sire, James W. Learning to Pray Through the Psalms. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press,

13 Unknown. The Cloud of Unknowing & The Book of Privy Counseling. Edited by William Johnston. New York, NY: Doubleday, Willard, Dallas. Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship With God. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Reflection Benner, David G. Surrender to Love: Discovering the Heart of Christian Spirituality. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Bridges, Jerry. The Pursuit of Holiness. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, Calhoun, Adele Ahlberg. Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, De Caussade, Jean-Pierre. The Sacrament of the Present Moment. New York, NY: Harper Collins, 1989 [1966]. Demerest, Bruce. Satisfy Your Soul: Restoring the Heart of Christian Spirituality. Colorado Springs: NavPress, Ford, Leighton. The Attentive Life: Discerning God s Presence in All Things. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Foster, Richard. Devotional Classics. San Francisco, CA: HarperSanFrancisco, Foster, Richard. Spiritual Classics. San Francisco, CA: HarperSanFrancisco, Houston, James M. Joyful Exiles: Life in Christ on the Dangerous Edge of Things. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Issler, Klaus. Wasting Time With God: A Christian Spirituality of Friendship With God. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Laniak, Timothy S. While Shephers Watch Their Flocks: Reflection on Biblical Leadership. Charlotte, NC: ShepherdLeader Publishers, Lovelace, Richard. Dynamics of Spiritual Life: An Evangelical Theology of Renewal. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Macchia, Stephen A. Becoming a Healthy Disciple: 10 Traits of a Vital Christian. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books,

14 Mulholland, M. Robert. Invitation to a Journey: A Road Map for Spiritual Formation. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Mulholland, M. Robert. The Deeper Journey: The Spirituality of Discovering Your True Self. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Nouwen, Henri. Out of Solitude. Notre Dame, IN: Ave Maria Press, Nouwen, Henri. Return of the Prodigal Son. New York, NY: Image, Nouwen, Henri. The Way of the Heart: Desert Spirituality and Contemporary Ministry. San Francisco, CA: HarperSanFrancisco, Packer, J.I. Knowing God. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Peterson, Eugene. Subversive Spirituality. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, Peterson, Eugene. Working the Angles: The Shape of Pastoral Integrity. Grand Rapids, IL: Eerdmans, Piper, John. Desiring God: Meditations Of A Christian Hedonist. Sisters, OR: Multnomah, St. Augustine. The Confessions. Oxford: OUP, Smith, Stephen W. Embracing Soul Care: Making Space for What Matters Most. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel, Tozer, A. W. The Knowledge of the Holy. San Francisco, CA. HarperSanFrancisco, Whitney, Donald. Simplify Your Spiritual Life: Spiritual Disciplines for the Overwhelmed. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, Wicks, Robert J. Availability: The Spiritual Joy of Helping Others. New York, NY: Crossroad, Wicks, Robert J. Touching the Holy: Ordinariness, Self-Esteem, and Friendship. Notre Dame, ID: Ave Maria Press, Willard, Dallas. Renovation of the Heart: Putting On the Character of Christ. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, Willard, Dallas. The Spirit of the Disciplines. San Francisco, CA: Harper Collins,

15 Reflection: Spiritual Direction and Disciple-Building Anderson, Keith R., Reese, Randy D. Spiritual Mentoring: A Guide for Seeking and Giving Direction. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Bakke, Jeannette. Holy Invitations: Exploring Spiritual Direction. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, Barry, William A., Connolly, William J. The Practice of Spiritual Direction. San Francisco, CA: HarperSanFrancisco, Benner, David G. Care of Souls: Revisioning Christian Nurture and Counsel. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, Camp, Lee C. Mere Discipleship: Radical Christianity in a Rebellious World. Grand Rapids, MI. Brazos, Coleman, Robert E. The Master Plan of Discipleship. Grand Rapids, MI: Spire, Demerest, Bruce. Soul Guide: Following Jesus as Spiritual Director. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, Fryling, Alice. Disciple Makers Handbook: Helping People Grow in Christ. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Guenther, Margaret. Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual Direction. Boston, MA: Cowley Pub., Hislop, Beverly White. Shepherding a Woman s Heart: A New Model for Effective Ministry to Women. Chicago, IL. Moody, Jones, Paul W. The Art of Spiritual Direction. Nashville, TN: Upper Room Books, Merton, Thomas. Spiritual Direction and Meditation. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, Moon, Gary W., Benner, David G. (ed.). Spiritual Direction and the Care of Souls: A Guide to Christian Approaches and Practices. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Peterson, Eugene. The Contemplative Pastor: Returning to the Art of Spiritual Direction. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, Peterson, Eugene. Working the Angles: The Shape of Pastoral Integrity. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans,

16 Smith, Gordon T. The Voice of Jesus: Discernment, Prayer, and the Witness of the Spirit. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Community Benner, David G. Sacred Companions: The Gift of Spiritual Friendship and Direction. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. Life Together. New York, NY: Harper & Row, Macchia, Stephen A. Becoming a Healthy Team: 5 Traits of Vital Leadership. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, Regalbuto, Robert J. A Guide To Monastic Guest Houses. Harrisburg, PA: Morehouse Publishing, Rubta House, The (ed.). School(s) for Conversion: 12 Marks of a New Monasticism. Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, St. Benedict of Nursia. The Rule of St. Benedict. Collegeville, MN: Vintage Spiritual Classics, Scazzero, Peter. The Emotionally Healthy Church: A Strategy for Discipleship That Actually Changes Lives. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, Ministerial Formation and Development Blackaby, Henry & Brandt, Henry. Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God, (Nashville, Broadman and Holman,1994). Benner, David, Sacred Companions: The Gift of Spiritual Friendship and Direction. (Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity Press, 2002). Boa, Kenneth, Conformed to His Image. (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2001). Clinton, Robert, The Making of a Leader. (NavPress, Colorado springs, CO, 1988). Cobble, James & Hous, Donald, Well-Being in Ministry: A Guide for Pastors, Staff Members & Congregational Leaders. (Matthews, NC: Christian Ministry Resources, 1999) Calhoun, Adele, Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices that Transform Us. (InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove, IL, 2005). 16

17 Foster, Richard, Celebration of Discipline. (New York: Harper Row, 1977) Hinson, E. Glenn, Spiritual Preparation for Christian Leadership. (Nashville:Upper Room, 1999). McNeal, Reggie, A Work of Heart: Understanding How God Shapes Spiritual Leaders.. (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2001) Mulholland, M. Robert, Jr. Invitation to a Journey: A Road Map for Spiritual Formation. (InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove, IL, 1993). Nouwen, Henri, In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership. (New York: Crossroads Publishing, 1989). Peterson, Eugene, The Contemplative Pastor. (Dallas: Word Publishing, 1989). Pue, Carson, Mentoring Leaders: Wisdom for Developing Character, Calling, and Competency. (Baker House, Grand Rapids, MI. 2005). Stanley, Paul and Clinton, Robert, Connecting: The Mentoring Relationships You Need to Succeed in Life. (Colorado Springs: Navpress, 1992). Thrall, Bill, McNicol, Bruce, and McElrath, John. The Ascent of a Leader. (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1999) Thielicke, Helmut, A Little Exercise for Young Theologians. (Grand Rapids: Eerdsmans, 1962). Thrall, Bill, McNicol, Bruce, and Lynch, John, TrueFaced. (Colorado Springs, NavPress, 2003). Willard, Dallas, The Spirit of the Discipline. (New York: Harper and Row, 1988). The Divine Conspiracy. (San Francisco: Harper Row, 1998). Williams, Brian, The Potter s Rib: Mentoring for Pastoral Formation. (Vancouver: Regent College Press, 2005). Zachary, Lois, The Mentor s Guide: Facilitating Effective Learning Relationships. (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2000). Ministerial Identity Blackaby, Henry, The Power of the Call. (Nashville: Broadman and Holman, 1997). 17

18 Bratcher, Edward, B., The Walk-On-Water Syndrome. (Waco, TX: Word, 1984). Guinness, Os, The Call. (Nashville: Word Publishing, 1998). Gushee, David, P. & Jackson, Walter C., Preparing for Christian Ministry: An Evangelical Approach. (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996). Harbaugh, Gary, Pastor as Person. (Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, 1984). Piper, John. Brothers, We are NOT Professionals. (Broadman and Holman, Nashville, TN, 2002). Tidball, Derek, Skillful Shepherds. (Grand Rapids: Zondervon, 1986). Willimon, William H., Calling and Character: Virtues of the Ordained Life. (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2000). Syllabus Addendum Academic Standards Cheating and plagiarism are considered serious breaches of personal and academic integrity. Cheating involves, but is not necessarily limited to, the use of unauthorized sources of information during an examination or the submission of the same (or substantially same) work for credit in two or more courses without the knowledge and consent of the instructors. Plagiarism involves the use of another person s distinctive ideas or words, whether published or unpublished, and representing them as one s own instead of giving proper credit to the source. Plagiarism can also involve over dependence on other source material for the scope and substance of one s writing. Such breaches in academic standards often result in a failing grade as well as other corrective measures. For more information, please consult the Student Handbook. ADA Policy The seminary complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. A student with a qualifying and authenticated disability who is in need of accommodations, should petition the seminary in accordance with the stated guidelines in the Student Handbook. Cancellation of Class In the event the seminary has to cancel a class meeting (impending storm, professor illness, etc.), the Registration Office will send out an (via the GCTS account) notification to all students registered in the respective course. If the cancelation occurs the day of the scheduled meeting, the Registration Office will also attempt to contact 18

19 students via their primary phone contact on record. The professor will contact the students (via GCTS account) regarding make-up. If a weekend class is cancelled, the class will be made up during the scheduled Make-Up weekend (see the academic calendar for the designated dates). For more info, consult your Student Handbook. Extension Policy Arrangements for submission of late work at a date on or before the last day to submit written work, as noted on the seminary s Academic Calendar, are made between the student and professor. Formal petition to the Registration Office is not required at this time. This includes arrangements for the rescheduling of final exams. However, course work (reading and written) to be submitted after the publicized calendar due date, must be approved by the Registration Office. An extension form, available online, must be submitted to the Registration Office prior to the last day to submit written work. Requests received after this date will either be denied or incur additional penalty. For a full discussion of this policy, please consult the Student Handbook. Grades Faculty have six weeks from the course work due date to submit a final grade. Grades are posted on-line within twenty-four hours of receipt from the professor. Students are expected to check their CAMS student portal in order to access posted grades (unless instructed otherwise). Those individuals who need an official grade report issued to a third party should put their request in writing to the Registration Office. Returned Work Submitted hard-copy course work will be returned to the students if they provide a self addressed and postage- paid envelope with their final work. Work submitted without the appropriate envelope will be destroyed after the grade has been assessed and issued. 19