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INTRODUCTION TO SPIRITUAL FORMATION SF001F16 (Fall 2016) Class Schedule: 9am-12pm, Sept. 17, Oct. 1, 15, 29, Nov. 12, 26 (Saturdays) Location: The Meeting House, 2700 Bristol Circle, Oakville ON L6H 6E1 Coordinator: Sandra Broadus: [email protected] (905) 334-7263 (cell) Instructor: Paul Bramer: [email protected] (647) 406-7929 (cell) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Emmaus Formation Centre’s Spiritual Direction Certificate Program includes 9 courses. It normally starts with Introduction to Spiritual Formation, includes courses on Scripture and Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Formation Traditions, Discernment, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Direction Methodologies, Spiritual Direction Contexts, Introduction to Spiritual Direction, and the Spiritual Direction Praxis. See https://emmausformation.ca/certificate-program/ and https://emmausformation.ca/course-schedule/. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course introduces foundational definitions, motifs, frameworks, means, and issues of Christian spiritual formation and an introduction to spiritual direction. The topic and format creates opportunities for deepening and expanding your understanding and experience through selected readings, lectures, class discussions, guided experiences, sharing, prayer, and spiritual direction. For the program curriculum see: https://www.emmausformation.ca/certificate-program/. OBJECTIVES When the course is completed you should have Become familiar with foundational concepts in spiritual formation, including the dynamics and stages of spiritual growth. Discerned one version of your own spirituality style. Experienced a variety of communal spiritual practices Related the ideas and practices to personal, communal, and theological issues through listening, self-disclosing, reflecting, discernment, and prayer in the class. Been introduced to spiritual direction through teaching and experience.

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INTRODUCTION TO SPIRITUAL FORMATION SF001F16 (Fall 2016)

Class Schedule: 9am-12pm, Sept. 17, Oct. 1, 15, 29, Nov. 12, 26 (Saturdays)

Location: The Meeting House, 2700 Bristol Circle, Oakville ON L6H 6E1

Coordinator: Sandra Broadus: [email protected] (905) 334-7263 (cell)

Instructor: Paul Bramer: [email protected] (647) 406-7929 (cell)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Emmaus Formation Centre’s Spiritual Direction Certificate Program includes 9 courses. It

normally starts with Introduction to Spiritual Formation, includes courses on Scripture and Spiritual

Formation, Spiritual Formation Traditions, Discernment, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Direction

Methodologies, Spiritual Direction Contexts, Introduction to Spiritual Direction, and the Spiritual

Direction Praxis. See https://emmausformation.ca/certificate-program/ and

https://emmausformation.ca/course-schedule/.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course introduces foundational definitions, motifs, frameworks, means, and issues of Christian

spiritual formation and an introduction to spiritual direction. The topic and format creates

opportunities for deepening and expanding your understanding and experience through selected

readings, lectures, class discussions, guided experiences, sharing, prayer, and spiritual direction. For

the program curriculum see: https://www.emmausformation.ca/certificate-program/.

OBJECTIVES

When the course is completed you should have

• Become familiar with foundational concepts in spiritual formation, including the dynamics

and stages of spiritual growth.

• Discerned one version of your own spirituality style.

• Experienced a variety of communal spiritual practices

• Related the ideas and practices to personal, communal, and theological issues through

listening, self-disclosing, reflecting, discernment, and prayer in the class.

• Been introduced to spiritual direction through teaching and experience.

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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS

Paul Bramer graduated from Shalem Institute’s spiritual direction program, earned a PhD from

Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Christian education and spiritual formation, and is ordained in

the Evangelical Covenant Church. He was a primary developer of the Spiritual Direction Certificate

Program at North Park Theological Seminary, Chicago, IL and the Doctor of Ministry program with

its Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Formation, and Preaching tracks at Tyndale Seminary, Toronto,

ON. He has taught at all levels of education and is now professor of Christian Formation and

Leadership and Director of the Doctor of Ministry program at Tyndale Seminary. He interests

include depth psychology, spiritual autobiography, Celtic Christianity, and leadership development.

Sandra Broadus is a graduate of the University of Toronto, Tyndale Seminary (MDiv), and George

Fox Seminary (DMin, Leadership and Spiritual Formation). Sandra is a Certified Spiritual Director

and Supervisor, church retreat leader and speaker. Her desire is to companion others as they discern

God's presence and activity in their lives, whether it be in her spiritual direction and supervision

practice, her teaching and speaking, or in church retreat leading. She is a member of several

professional spiritual direction associations. Sandra is the founder and director of Emmaus

Formation Centre.

CLASS SCHEDULE

WEEK DATE TOPIC READINGS* INSTRUCTOR

1 Sept. 17 Spirituality

Spiritual Formation

Tang

Averbeck

Reid

P. Bramer

2 Oct. 1 Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Practices

Howard

Bramer Lectio Divina

P. Bramer

3 Oct. 15 Spirituality Types

Spiritual Development

Houston

Rohr Falling Upward

Vincent

4 Oct. 29 Spiritual Experiences Bramer Mysticism;

Spiritual; Wesleyan;

Rohr Trust

P. Bramer

5 Nov. 12 Spiritual Direction Huggett

Spiritual Direction

International (3 Videos)

S. Broadus

6 Nov. 26 Spiritual Formation with Others

Group Spiritual Direction

TBA P. Bramer

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* Readings and videos are listed below by author/creator. Readings are available through link:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jyse68fx5s59lko/AADa5zrLZII0k_hLUL6x3Lsia?dl=0

ASSIGNMENTS

1. Participate constructively in classes and group spiritual direction.

2. Readings: Read the bi-weekly articles or excerpts before class according to the schedule.

Participants should come to class with a couple of questions, comments, or issues to discuss. (See

“Readings” below.)

3. Write 1-1.5 page (250-400 words) responses to the ideas and experiences after four of the six

classes OR write one 6-page (1500 words) response to the course, including your readings and

classes. Due one week following class or course.

4. Engage in monthly spiritual direction for duration of the course.

Recommended:

5. Read beyond the required readings.

6. Discuss with someone what you are learning.

TEACHER’S SLIDES AND OTHER RESOURCES CAN BE FOUND IN

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hv86524m4lr4n7z/AACNrazcfwh0P9UyKEX9na5aa?dl=0

They will be posted a few days before the class.

READINGS

On-line articles and chapters can be found in

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jyse68fx5s59lko/AADa5zrLZII0k_hLUL6x3Lsia?dl=0.

See class schedule for reading by class session.

Bramer, Paul D. G. 2014. “Toward Understanding Mysticism and Mystical Experiences.”

Unpublished essay.

_______. 2015. “Lectio Divina & Gospel Contemplation”

_______. 2015. “Spiritual Experiences Anecdotes”

_______. 2015. “Comments on Wesleyan Quadrilateral”

Huggett, Joyce. “Why Ignatian Spirituality Hooks Protestants”

Houston, James M. 1989. "Prayer by the Friends of God." In The Transforming Friendship: A Guide to Prayer. Oxford, England: Lion Publishing.

Reid, John. 2007. "Metaphors for Pastoral Care and Spiritual Direction." Ministry Today no. 39.

Rohr, Richard. 2011. Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life. San Francisco, CA:

Jossey-Bass. Excerpts. Rohr, Richar, 2014, “Trust Your Own Experience,” Adapted from Great Themes of Paul: Life as Participation (CD).

Spiritual Direction International, “SDI Learns from …” [3 Videos]

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“Margaret Guenther and Christopher McCauley” http://www.sdiworld.org/resources/educational-

videos/sdi-learns-rev-margaret-guenther-and-christopher-mccauley

“Myles O'Reilly”

http://www.sdiworld.org/resources/educational-videos/sdi-learns-myles-oreilly

“Jane E. Vennard” http://www.sdiworld.org/resources/educational-videos/reverend-jane-e-vennard

Tang, Alex. 2014. “Christian Spiritual Formation.” Kairos Spiritual Formation,

Vincent, Richard J. 2004. “Stages of Faith: A Map for the Spiritual Journey.” TheoCenTriC

December 5, 2004.

SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY

(Especially recommended: Barton, Benner, Boa, Demerest, Foster, Willard.)

Andrews, Alan. 2010. The Kingdom Life: A Practical Theology of Discipleship and Spiritual

Formation. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress.

Barton, Ruth Haley. 2006. Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation.

Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.

Benner, David G. 2012. Soulful Spirituality: Becoming Fully Alive and Deeply Human. Grand Rapids,

MI: Brazos Press.

Boa, Kenneth. 2001. Conformed to His Image: Biblical and Practical Approaches to Spiritual

Formation. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.

Bramer, Paul D. G. 2009. Perspectives in Spirituality. Edited by Linda Cannell. Vol. 7, Common

Ground Journal: Perspectives on the Church in the 21st Century.

Chan, Simon. 1998. Spiritual Theology: A Systematic Study of The Christian Life. Downers Grove, IL:

InterVarsity Press.

Demarest, Bruce A. 2009. Seasons of the Soul: Stages of Spiritual Development. Downers Grove, IL:

IVP Books.

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Ford, David F. 1997. The Shape of Living: Spiritual Directions for Everyday Life. Grand Rapids, MI:

Baker Books.

Foster, Richard J. 1985. The Challenge of the Disciplined Life: Christian Reflections on Money Sex,

and Power. San Francisco, CA: HarperSanFrancisco.

_______. 2009. "Spiritual Formation Agenda: Three Priorities for The Next 30 Years." Christianity Today no. 53 (1). http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2009/january/26.29.html

Granberg-Michaelson, Wesley. 1984. A Worldly Spirituality: The Call to Redeem Life on Earth. San

Francisco, CA: Harper and Row Publishers.

Howard, Evan B. 2008. The Brazos Introduction to Christian Spirituality. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos

Press.

_______. 2009. "Spiritual Formation and the Meaning of Life." Common Ground Journal no. 7 (1).

Johnson, Reginald. 1995. Your Personality and the Spiritual Life. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, SP

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Johnson, Susanne. 1989. Christian Spiritual Formation in The Church and Classroom. Nashville, TN:

Abingdon Press.

Lawrenz, Mel. 2000. The Dynamics of Spiritual Formation. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books.

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Row.

Lovelace, Richard F. 1979. Dynamics of Spiritual Life: An Evangelical Theology of Renewal. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.

McGrath, Alister E. 1999. Christian Spirituality: An Introduction. Malden, MA: Blackwell

Publishers.

Mulholland, M. Robert, Jr. 1993. Invitation to a Journey: A Road Map for Spiritual Formation.

Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press.

Nouwen, Henri J. M. 1975. Reaching Out: The Three Movements of the Spiritual Life. Garden City:

Doubleday.

_______. 2007. The Selfless Way of Christ: Downward Mobility and the Spiritual Life. Maryknoll,

NY: Orbis Books.

Ortberg, John. 1997. The Life You've Always Wanted: Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People.

Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House.

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Harper and Row Publishers.

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Theology. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans.

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Jossey-Bass.

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_______. 2002. Renovation of the Heart: Putting on the Character of Christ. Colorado Springs,

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