Seeking God: An Invitation to a Deeper Spiritual Life (Online)

January 16 – February 12, 2024

Course Description:

Do you long to nourish a deeper relationship with God? If so, you are not alone.

Join us for this online exploration of spiritual formation. Building on the wisdom of Christian spirituality from Biblical times to today, we will journey together, exploring the practical exercises and prayers of our common spiritual tradition. We will read rich spiritual literature, reflecting together with art, music and videos or other media that celebrate our faith traditions. We will delve into several practices that have long been a part of the Christian tradition, and yet remain relevant and meaningful for seekers today.

This five-week course includes readings, presentations, forums and conversations, and personal reflection on your spiritual journey. Through this course, you will experience transformational growth through a communal formation process and practical application of course content. This is one of the required courses for those who wish to complete the Certificate in Spiritual formation.

Readings: 

Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life, 2014 edition by Marjorie Thompson 

Thirsty for God, 2017 edition, by Bradley Holt  

Into the Silent Land by Martin Laird 

You are welcome to take this course (and all Spiritual Formation courses) for personal enrichment. We encourage you to read the books and participate fully. Readings, full participation, and integration paper are required for certificate credit.

Location: Online

With: Bill Brown, Carl McColman, Deedra Rich, and Raj Nadella

Schedule: Each week will include a Zoom meeting, asynchronous readings, forum discussions, journaling, video and spiritual practice. Zoom meetings will be at 7:00 – 9:00 PM ET on January 16, 22, 29, February 5 and 12.

Program Fee: $250

Contact: lifelonglearning@ctsnet.edu