This course examines the centrality of relationships in the process of Christian spiritual formation. The students will explore the biblical and theological foundations for understanding the self, other, and God through a relational framework. It will explore Trinitarian nature of God and the two great commandments. Emphasis will be placed on five kinds of relationships that God uses for Christian spiritual formation, namely, the Christian’s connections in public context, social context, personal context, intimate context, and divine context. It will focus on practical skills for relationships including loving listening, drawing people out, forming healthy boundaries, managing conflict, and facing grief and loss in a manner that demonstrate spiritual maturity.
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- Teacher: Hrang Zel