Spirituality and Spiritual formation
Code:
TAM303Name:
Spirituality and Spiritual formationTeaching semester:
Spring, AutumnLocations:
BergenYear:
2025 — 2026Teaching language:
EnglishStudy points:
15 Credits
- 80% attendance at the learning session is a requirement. (Alternative assignments will be provided for students prohibited from attending).
- 8 minor online assignments. (Alternative submission deadline may occasionally be approved)
Two weeklong learning sessions on campus comprised of lectures, group-seminars, and case-based classes.
Participation in an online learning-program stretching over eight weeks before and between the learning sessions. Each week is comprised of at least one video-lecture, self study of syllabus related to the week's topic, online office hour (a live-chat with a lecturer), and a small assignment (coursework requirement).
This course offers introduction to spirituality from three perspectives: Contextual: Encountering spirituality as a phenomenon in contemporary culture. Historical: Encountering writings from and about important spiritual traditions. Personal: Encounter spiritual formation as a means of personal formation.
Semester of Education: Spring.
Knowledge
The candidate:
- has fundamental knowledge about the academic field of spirituality
- has fundamental knowledge about spirituality as a phenomenon in contemporary society
- has specialized knowledge about various traditions of Christian spirituality
- has thorough knowledge about effects of experiences and context in early childhood for spiritual life.
- has insights into spirituality as a phenomenon in late modern society
- can analyze the role of spirituality on the basis of the Church's history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society
Skills
The candidate:
- can analyze the relationships between biographical narratives, faith, self, and theology
- can discern and reflect upon central methods and phenomena in spiritual formation
- can reflect critically and constructively on matters of spirituality for personal, professional, and scholarly development
- is sufficiently equipped with theory and methodology from the forefront of research on spirituality in order to design a limited research project of his/her own
General competence
The candidate:
- can relate to professional ethical problems relevant for spiritual formation in a reflexive manner
- can use knowledge and skills about spiritual formation for personal growth in limited assignments
- is a capable conversation partner in ministry
- can communicate independent work and masters language and terminology of the area of spirituality
- can participate in scholarly discourses about spirituality and spiritual formation in academia, the church, and in wider society
- can contribute to a renewed reflection on the role of spirituality in society and ministry
Compulsory course in Master in Theology and Ministry
Elective for Master of Theology/Profesjonsstudium i teologi
English.
Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.
Other languages could be accepted by application.
- 80% attendance at the learning session is a requirement. (Alternative assignments will be provided for students prohibited from attending).
- 8 minor online assignments. (Alternative submission deadline may occasionally be approved)
Two weeklong learning sessions on campus comprised of lectures, group-seminars, and case-based classes.
Participation in an online learning-program stretching over eight weeks before and between the learning sessions. Each week is comprised of at least one video-lecture, self study of syllabus related to the week's topic, online office hour (a live-chat with a lecturer), and a small assignment (coursework requirement).
This course offers introduction to spirituality from three perspectives: Contextual: Encountering spirituality as a phenomenon in contemporary culture. Historical: Encountering writings from and about important spiritual traditions. Personal: Encounter spiritual formation as a means of personal formation.
Semester of Education: Spring.
Knowledge
The candidate:
- has fundamental knowledge about the academic field of spirituality
- has fundamental knowledge about spirituality as a phenomenon in contemporary society
- has specialized knowledge about various traditions of Christian spirituality
- has thorough knowledge about effects of experiences and context in early childhood for spiritual life.
- has insights into spirituality as a phenomenon in late modern society
- can analyze the role of spirituality on the basis of the Church's history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society
Skills
The candidate:
- can analyze the relationships between biographical narratives, faith, self, and theology
- can discern and reflect upon central methods and phenomena in spiritual formation
- can reflect critically and constructively on matters of spirituality for personal, professional, and scholarly development
- is sufficiently equipped with theory and methodology from the forefront of research on spirituality in order to design a limited research project of his/her own
General competence
The candidate:
- can relate to professional ethical problems relevant for spiritual formation in a reflexive manner
- can use knowledge and skills about spiritual formation for personal growth in limited assignments
- is a capable conversation partner in ministry
- can communicate independent work and masters language and terminology of the area of spirituality
- can participate in scholarly discourses about spirituality and spiritual formation in academia, the church, and in wider society
- can contribute to a renewed reflection on the role of spirituality in society and ministry
Book
The practice of spiritual direction
Barry, William A., Connolly, William J., New York, N.Y. :, HarperOne, XVI, 224 s. ;, cop. 2009., isbn:978-0-06-165263-9,
Book
Words of spirituality : exploring the inner life
Bianchi, Enzo, Christine Landau (oversetter), London, SPCK Publishing, XIII, 113 s., 2012, isbn:978-0-281-06867-8,
Book
In the heart of the desert : the spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers
Chryssavgis, John, Bloomington, Ind., World Wisdom, XXI, 180 s., pl. I-XVI, c2008, isbn:9781933316567,
Book Chapter
Spirituality and Theology
Endean, Philip, Philip Sheldrake (redaktør), Spirituality and Theology, Louisville, Ky., Westminster John Knox Press, XIX, 680 s., cop. 2005, 74-79, isbn:0664230032,
Book
The spiritual revolution : why religion is giving way to spirituality
Heelas, Paul, Linda Woodhead, Malden, Mass., Blackwell Publ, XI, 204 s., pl., 2005, isbn:1405119586; 1405119594; 9781405119580; 9781405119597,
Book
Theology of the heart : the role of mysticism in the theology of Martin Luther
Hoffman, Bengt R., Pearl Willemssen Hoffman, Minneapolis, Minn., Kirk House, 297 s., [2003?], isbn:1886513554,
Book Chapter
Contemporary Spirituality
Lesniak, Valerie, Philip Sheldrake (redaktør), Contemporary Spirituality, Louisville, Kentucky :, Westminster John Knox Press, xix, 680 sider, 2013; © 2005, 7-12, isbn:9780664239954,
Book
The birth of the living God : a psychoanalytic study
Rizzuto, Ana-Maria, Chicago, University of Chicago Press, X, 246 s., 1979, isbn:0226721000; 0226721027; 9780226721026,
Book Chapter
Christian Spirituality: Definition, Methods and Types
Schneiders, Sandra M, Philip Sheldrake (redaktør), Christian Spirituality: Definition, Methods and Types, Louisville, Kentucky :, Westminster John Knox Press, xix, 680 sider, 2013; © 2005, 1-6, isbn:9780664239954,
Book Chapter
Spirituality, Psychology and Psychotherapy
Shea, John, Philip Sheldrake (redaktør), Spirituality, Psychology and Psychotherapy, Louisville, Kentucky :, Westminster John Knox Press, xix, 680 sider, 2013; © 2005, 49-54, isbn:9780664239954,
Book
Spirituality : a brief history
Sheldrake, Philip, Chichester, Wiley-Blackwell, XIII, 248 s., 2013, isbn:9781118472354; 9780470673522,
Book Chapter
Spirituality, Liturgy and Worship
White, Susan J, Philip Sheldrake (redaktør), Spirituality, Liturgy and Worship, Louisville, Kentucky :, Westminster John Knox Press, xix, 680 sider, 2013; © 2005, 44-48, isbn:9780664239954,
Compulsory course in Master in Theology and Ministry
Elective for Master of Theology/Profesjonsstudium i teologi
English.
Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.
Other languages could be accepted by application.
- 80% attendance at the learning session is a requirement. (Alternative assignments will be provided for students prohibited from attending).
- 8 minor online assignments. (Alternative submission deadline may occasionally be approved)
Two weeklong learning sessions on campus comprised of lectures, group-seminars, and case-based classes.
Participation in an online learning-program stretching over eight weeks before and between the learning sessions. Each week is comprised of at least one video-lecture, self study of syllabus related to the week's topic, online office hour (a live-chat with a lecturer), and a small assignment (coursework requirement).
This course offers introduction to spirituality from three perspectives: Contextual: Encountering spirituality as a phenomenon in contemporary culture. Historical: Encountering writings from and about important spiritual traditions. Personal: Encounter spiritual formation as a means of personal formation.
Semester of Education: Spring.
Knowledge
The candidate:
- has fundamental knowledge about the academic field of spirituality
- has fundamental knowledge about spirituality as a phenomenon in contemporary society
- has specialized knowledge about various traditions of Christian spirituality
- has thorough knowledge about effects of experiences and context in early childhood for spiritual life.
- has insights into spirituality as a phenomenon in late modern society
- can analyze the role of spirituality on the basis of the Church's history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society
Skills
The candidate:
- can analyze the relationships between biographical narratives, faith, self, and theology
- can discern and reflect upon central methods and phenomena in spiritual formation
- can reflect critically and constructively on matters of spirituality for personal, professional, and scholarly development
- is sufficiently equipped with theory and methodology from the forefront of research on spirituality in order to design a limited research project of his/her own
General competence
The candidate:
- can relate to professional ethical problems relevant for spiritual formation in a reflexive manner
- can use knowledge and skills about spiritual formation for personal growth in limited assignments
- is a capable conversation partner in ministry
- can communicate independent work and masters language and terminology of the area of spirituality
- can participate in scholarly discourses about spirituality and spiritual formation in academia, the church, and in wider society
- can contribute to a renewed reflection on the role of spirituality in society and ministry
Book
The practice of spiritual direction
Barry, William A., Connolly, William J., New York, N.Y. :, HarperOne, XVI, 224 s. ;, cop. 2009., isbn:978-0-06-165263-9,
Book
Words of spirituality : exploring the inner life
Bianchi, Enzo, Christine Landau (oversetter), London, SPCK Publishing, XIII, 113 s., 2012, isbn:978-0-281-06867-8,
Book
In the heart of the desert : the spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers
Chryssavgis, John, Bloomington, Ind., World Wisdom, XXI, 180 s., pl. I-XVI, c2008, isbn:9781933316567,
Book Chapter
Spirituality and Theology
Endean, Philip, Philip Sheldrake (redaktør), Spirituality and Theology, Louisville, Ky., Westminster John Knox Press, XIX, 680 s., cop. 2005, 74-79, isbn:0664230032,
Book
The spiritual revolution : why religion is giving way to spirituality
Heelas, Paul, Linda Woodhead, Malden, Mass., Blackwell Publ, XI, 204 s., pl., 2005, isbn:1405119586; 1405119594; 9781405119580; 9781405119597,
Book
Theology of the heart : the role of mysticism in the theology of Martin Luther
Hoffman, Bengt R., Pearl Willemssen Hoffman, Minneapolis, Minn., Kirk House, 297 s., [2003?], isbn:1886513554,
Book Chapter
Contemporary Spirituality
Lesniak, Valerie, Philip Sheldrake (redaktør), Contemporary Spirituality, Louisville, Kentucky :, Westminster John Knox Press, xix, 680 sider, 2013; © 2005, 7-12, isbn:9780664239954,
Book
The birth of the living God : a psychoanalytic study
Rizzuto, Ana-Maria, Chicago, University of Chicago Press, X, 246 s., 1979, isbn:0226721000; 0226721027; 9780226721026,
Book Chapter
Christian Spirituality: Definition, Methods and Types
Schneiders, Sandra M, Philip Sheldrake (redaktør), Christian Spirituality: Definition, Methods and Types, Louisville, Kentucky :, Westminster John Knox Press, xix, 680 sider, 2013; © 2005, 1-6, isbn:9780664239954,
Book Chapter
Spirituality, Psychology and Psychotherapy
Shea, John, Philip Sheldrake (redaktør), Spirituality, Psychology and Psychotherapy, Louisville, Kentucky :, Westminster John Knox Press, xix, 680 sider, 2013; © 2005, 49-54, isbn:9780664239954,
Book
Spirituality : a brief history
Sheldrake, Philip, Chichester, Wiley-Blackwell, XIII, 248 s., 2013, isbn:9781118472354; 9780470673522,
Book Chapter
Spirituality, Liturgy and Worship
White, Susan J, Philip Sheldrake (redaktør), Spirituality, Liturgy and Worship, Louisville, Kentucky :, Westminster John Knox Press, xix, 680 sider, 2013; © 2005, 44-48, isbn:9780664239954,
English.
Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.
Other languages could be accepted by application.
- 80% attendance at the learning session is a requirement. (Alternative assignments will be provided for students prohibited from attending).
- 8 minor online assignments. (Alternative submission deadline may occasionally be approved)
Two weeklong learning sessions on campus comprised of lectures, group-seminars, and case-based classes.
Participation in an online learning-program stretching over eight weeks before and between the learning sessions. Each week is comprised of at least one video-lecture, self study of syllabus related to the week¿s topic, online office hour (a live-chat with a lecturer), and a small assignment (coursework requirement).
This course offers introduction to spirituality from three perspectives: Contextual: Encountering spirituality as a phenomenon in contemporary culture. Historical: Encountering writings from and about important spiritual traditions. Personal: Encounter spiritual formation as a means of personal formation.
Semester of Education: Spring. Exception for academic year 2020-2021: Autumn.
Knowledge
The candidate:
- has fundamental knowledge about the academic field of spirituality
- has fundamental knowledge about spirituality as a phenomenon in contemporary society
- has specialized knowledge about various traditions of Christian spirituality
- has thorough knowledge about effects of experiences and context in early childhood for spiritual life.
- has insights into spirituality as a phenomenon in late modern society
- can analyze the role of spirituality on the basis of the Church's history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society
Skills
The candidate:
- can analyze the relationships between biographical narratives, faith, self, and theology
- can discern and reflect upon central methods and phenomena in spiritual formation
- can reflect critically and constructively on matters of spirituality for personal, professional, and scholarly development
- is sufficiently equipped with theory and methodology from the forefront of research on spirituality in order to design a limited research project of his/her own
General competence
The candidate:
- can relate to professional ethical problems relevant for spiritual formation in a reflexive manner
- can use knowledge and skills about spiritual formation for personal growth in limited assignments
- is a capable conversation partner in ministry
- can communicate independent work and masters language and terminology of the area of spirituality
- can participate in scholarly discourses about spirituality and spiritual formation in academia, the church, and in wider society
- can contribute to a renewed reflection on the role of spirituality in society and ministry
English.
Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.
Other languages could be accepted by application.
- 80% attendance at the learning session is a requirement. (Alternative assignments will be provided for students prohibited from attending).
- 8 minor online assignments. (Alternative submission deadline may occasionally be approved)
Two weeklong learning sessions on campus comprised of lectures, group-seminars, and case-based classes.
Participation in an online learning-program stretching over eight weeks before and between the learning sessions. Each week is comprised of at least one video-lecture, self study of syllabus related to the week¿s topic, online office hour (a live-chat with a lecturer), and a small assignment (coursework requirement).
This course offers introduction to spirituality from three perspectives: Contextual: Encountering spirituality as a phenomenon in contemporary culture. Historical: Encountering writings from and about important spiritual traditions. Personal: Encounter spiritual formation as a means of personal formation.
Semester of Education: Spring. Exception for academic year 2020-2021: Autumn.
Knowledge
The candidate:
- has fundamental knowledge about the academic field of spirituality
- has fundamental knowledge about spirituality as a phenomenon in contemporary society
- has specialized knowledge about various traditions of Christian spirituality
- has thorough knowledge about effects of experiences and context in early childhood for spiritual life.
- has insights into spirituality as a phenomenon in late modern society
- can analyze the role of spirituality on the basis of the Church's history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society
Skills
The candidate:
- can analyze the relationships between biographical narratives, faith, self, and theology
- can discern and reflect upon central methods and phenomena in spiritual formation
- can reflect critically and constructively on matters of spirituality for personal, professional, and scholarly development
- is sufficiently equipped with theory and methodology from the forefront of research on spirituality in order to design a limited research project of his/her own
General competence
The candidate:
- can relate to professional ethical problems relevant for spiritual formation in a reflexive manner
- can use knowledge and skills about spiritual formation for personal growth in limited assignments
- is a capable conversation partner in ministry
- can communicate independent work and masters language and terminology of the area of spirituality
- can participate in scholarly discourses about spirituality and spiritual formation in academia, the church, and in wider society
- can contribute to a renewed reflection on the role of spirituality in society and ministry
Subject to changes
Total number of pages: 1100
Barry, William and William Connolly (2009). The Practice of Spiritual Direction 2. Rev Upd Edition. HarperOne
Bianchi, Enzo. Words of spirituality: Exploring the inner life. London: SPCK Publishing, 2012, 2nd ed.
Chryssavgis, John (2008). In the heart of the desert, Revised: The spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers. Bloomington IN: World wisdom.
Endean, Philip. "Spirituality and Theology." In The New Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality, edited by Philip Sheldrake, 74-79. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2005.
Heelas, Paul, and Linda Woodhead. The spiritual revolution: Why religion is giving way to spirituality. Malden, Mass.: Blackwell Publ., 2005.
Hoffman, Bengt R. Theology of the heart: The role of mysticism in the theology of Martin Luther. Minneapolis, Minn: Kirk House, 2003.
Lesniak, Valerie. "Contemporary Spirituality." In The New Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality, edited by Philip Sheldrake, 7-12. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2005.
McGinn, Bernard. "Mysticism." In The New Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality, edited by Philip Sheldrake, 19-25. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2005.
Rizzuto, Ana-Maria (1979). The birth of the living God: A psychoanalytic study. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Schneiders, Sandra M. "Christian Spirituality: Definition, Methods and Types." In The New Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality, edited by Philip Sheldrake, 1-6. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2005.
Shea, John. "Spirituality, Psychology and Psychotherapy." In The New Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality, edited by Philip Sheldrake, 49-54. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2005.
Sheldrake, P. (2013). Spirituality: A brief history (2nd ed., Wiley-Blackwell brief histories of religion). Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
White, Susan J. "Spirituality, Liturgy and Worship." In The New Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality, edited by Philip Sheldrake, 44-48. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2005.
English.
Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.
Other languages could be accepted by application.
- 80% attendance at the learning session is a requirement. (Alternative assignments will be provided for students prohibited from attending).
- 8 minor online assignments. (Alternative submission deadline may occasionally be approved)
Two weeklong learning sessions on campus comprised of lectures, group-seminars, and case-based classes.
Participation in an online learning-program stretching over eight weeks before and between the learning sessions. Each week is comprised of at least one video-lecture, self study of syllabus related to the week¿s topic, online office hour (a live-chat with a lecturer), and a small assignment (coursework requirement).
This course offers introduction to spirituality from three perspectives: Contextual: Encountering spirituality as a phenomenon in contemporary culture. Historical: Encountering writings from and about important spiritual traditions. Personal: Encounter spiritual formation as a means of personal formation.
Semester of Education: Spring. Exception for academic year 2020-2021: Autumn.
Knowledge
The candidate:
- has fundamental knowledge about the academic field of spirituality
- has fundamental knowledge about spirituality as a phenomenon in contemporary society
- has specialized knowledge about various traditions of Christian spirituality
- has thorough knowledge about effects of experiences and context in early childhood for spiritual life.
- has insights into spirituality as a phenomenon in late modern society
- can analyze the role of spirituality on the basis of the Church's history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society
Skills
The candidate:
- can analyze the relationships between biographical narratives, faith, self, and theology
- can discern and reflect upon central methods and phenomena in spiritual formation
- can reflect critically and constructively on matters of spirituality for personal, professional, and scholarly development
- is sufficiently equipped with theory and methodology from the forefront of research on spirituality in order to design a limited research project of his/her own
General competence
The candidate:
- can relate to professional ethical problems relevant for spiritual formation in a reflexive manner
- can use knowledge and skills about spiritual formation for personal growth in limited assignments
- is a capable conversation partner in ministry
- can communicate independent work and masters language and terminology of the area of spirituality
- can participate in scholarly discourses about spirituality and spiritual formation in academia, the church, and in wider society
- can contribute to a renewed reflection on the role of spirituality in society and ministry
Subject to changes
Total number of pages: 1100
Barry, William and William Connolly (2009). The Practice of Spiritual Direction 2. Rev Upd Edition. HarperOne
Bianchi, Enzo. Words of spirituality: Exploring the inner life. London: SPCK Publishing, 2012, 2nd ed.
Chryssavgis, John (2008). In the heart of the desert, Revised: The spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers. Bloomington IN: World wisdom.
Endean, Philip. "Spirituality and Theology." In The New Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality, edited by Philip Sheldrake, 74-79. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2005.
Heelas, Paul, and Linda Woodhead. The spiritual revolution: Why religion is giving way to spirituality. Malden, Mass.: Blackwell Publ., 2005.
Hoffman, Bengt R. Theology of the heart: The role of mysticism in the theology of Martin Luther. Minneapolis, Minn: Kirk House, 2003.
Lesniak, Valerie. "Contemporary Spirituality." In The New Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality, edited by Philip Sheldrake, 7-12. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2005.
McGinn, Bernard. "Mysticism." In The New Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality, edited by Philip Sheldrake, 19-25. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2005.
Rizzuto, Ana-Maria (1979). The birth of the living God: A psychoanalytic study. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Schneiders, Sandra M. "Christian Spirituality: Definition, Methods and Types." In The New Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality, edited by Philip Sheldrake, 1-6. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2005.
Shea, John. "Spirituality, Psychology and Psychotherapy." In The New Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality, edited by Philip Sheldrake, 49-54. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2005.
Sheldrake, P. (2013). Spirituality: A brief history (2nd ed., Wiley-Blackwell brief histories of religion). Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
White, Susan J. "Spirituality, Liturgy and Worship." In The New Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality, edited by Philip Sheldrake, 44-48. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2005.
English.
Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.
Other languages could be accepted by application.
- 80% attendance at the learning session is a requirement. (Alternative assignments will be provided for students prohibited from attending).
- 8 minor online assignments. (Alternative submission deadline may occasionally be approved)
Two weeklong learning sessions on campus comprised of lectures, group-seminars, and case-based classes.
Participation in an online learning-program stretching over eight weeks before and between the learning sessions. Each week is comprised of at least one video-lecture, self study of syllabus related to the week¿s topic, online office hour (a live-chat with a lecturer), and a small assignment (coursework requirement).
Knowledge
The candidate:
- has fundamental knowledge about the academic field of spirituality
- has fundamental knowledge about spirituality as a phenomenon in contemporary society
- has specialized knowledge about various traditions of Christian spirituality
- has thorough knowledge about effects of experiences and context in early childhood for spiritual life.
- has insights into spirituality as a phenomenon in late modern society
- can analyze the role of spirituality on the basis of the Church's history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society
Skills
The candidate:
- can analyze the relationships between biographical narratives, faith, self, and theology
- can discern and reflect upon central methods and phenomena in spiritual formation
- can reflect critically and constructively on matters of spirituality for personal, professional, and scholarly development
- is sufficiently equipped with theory and methodology from the forefront of research on spirituality in order to design a limited research project of his/her own
General competence
The candidate:
- can relate to professional ethical problems relevant for spiritual formation in a reflexive manner
- can use knowledge and skills about spiritual formation for personal growth in limited assignments
- is a capable conversation partner in ministry
- can communicate independent work and masters language and terminology of the area of spirituality
- can participate in scholarly discourses about spirituality and spiritual formation in academia, the church, and in wider society
- can contribute to a renewed reflection on the role of spirituality in society and ministry
Total number of pages: 1100
Barry, William and William Connolly (2009). The Practice of Spiritual Direction 2. Rev Upd Edition. HarperOne
Bianchi, Enzo. Words of spirituality: Exploring the inner life. London: SPCK Publishing, 2012, 2nd ed.
Chryssavgis, John (2008). In the heart of the desert, Revised: The spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers. Bloomington IN: World wisdom.
Endean, Philip. "Spirituality and Theology." In The New Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality, edited by Philip Sheldrake, 74-79. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2005.
Heelas, Paul, and Linda Woodhead. The spiritual revolution: Why religion is giving way to spirituality. Malden, Mass.: Blackwell Publ., 2005.
Hoffman, Bengt R. Theology of the heart: The role of mysticism in the theology of Martin Luther. Minneapolis, Minn: Kirk House, 2003.
Lesniak, Valerie. "Contemporary Spirituality." In The New Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality, edited by Philip Sheldrake, 7-12. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2005.
McGinn, Bernard. "Mysticism." In The New Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality, edited by Philip Sheldrake, 19-25. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2005.
Rizzuto, Ana-Maria (1979). The birth of the living God: A psychoanalytic study. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Schneiders, Sandra M. "Christian Spirituality: Definition, Methods and Types." In The New Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality, edited by Philip Sheldrake, 1-6. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2005.
Shea, John. "Spirituality, Psychology and Psychotherapy." In The New Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality, edited by Philip Sheldrake, 49-54. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2005.
Sheldrake, P. (2013). Spirituality: A brief history (2nd ed., Wiley-Blackwell brief histories of religion). Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
White, Susan J. "Spirituality, Liturgy and Worship." In The New Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality, edited by Philip Sheldrake, 44-48. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2005.
English.
Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.
Other languages could be accepted by application.
- 80% attendance at the learning session is a requirement. (Alternative assignments will be provided for students prohibited from attending).
- 8 minor online assignments. (Alternative submission deadline may occasionally be approved)
Two weeklong learning sessions on campus comprised of lectures, group-seminars, and case-based classes.
Participation in an online learning-program stretching over eight weeks before and between the learning sessions. Each week is comprised of at least one video-lecture, self study of syllabus related to the week¿s topic, online office hour (a live-chat with a lecturer), and a small assignment (coursework requirement).
Knowledge
The candidate:
- has fundamental knowledge about the academic field of spirituality
- has fundamental knowledge about spirituality as a phenomenon in contemporary society
- has specialized knowledge about various traditions of Christian spirituality
- has thorough knowledge about effects of experiences and context in early childhood for spiritual life.
- has insights into spirituality as a phenomenon in late modern society
- can analyze the role of spirituality on the basis of the Church's history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society
Skills
The candidate:
- can analyze the relationships between biographical narratives, faith, self, and theology
- can discern and reflect upon central methods and phenomena in spiritual formation
- can reflect critically and constructively on matters of spirituality
for personal, professional, and scholarly development
- is sufficiently equipped with theory and methodology from the forefront of research on spirituality in order to design a limited research project of his/her own
General competence
The candidate:
- can relate to professional ethical problems relevant for spiritual formation in a reflexive manner
- can use knowledge and skills about spiritual formation for personal growth in limited assignments
- is a capable conversation partner in ministry
- can communicate independent work and masters language and terminology of the area of spirituality
- can participate in scholarly discourses about spirituality and spiritual formation in academia, the church, and in wider society
- can contribute to a renewed reflection on the role of spirituality in society and ministry
Subject to changes
Total number of pages: 1100
Mursell, Gordon. The Story of Christian spirituality : two thousand years, from East to West, A Lion book. Oxford: Lion Publ., 2001.
Heelas, Paul, and Linda Woodhead. The spiritual revolution: Why religion is giving way to spirituality. Malden, Mass.: Blackwell Publ., 2005.
Bianchi, Enzo. Words of spirituality: Exploring the inner life. London: SPCK Publishing, 2012, 2nd ed.
Rizzuto, Ana-Maria. The birth of the living God : a psychoanalytic study. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1979.
Chryssavgis, John (2008) In the heart of the desert, Revised: The spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers. Bloomington IN: World wisdom.
Barry, William and William Connolly (2009) The Practice of Spiritual Direction 2. Rev Upd Edition. HarperOne
Walton, Roger. The reflective disciple. London, UK: Epsworth Press, 2009.
Either/Or:
Hoffman, Bengt R. and Pearl Willemssen Hoffman. Theology of the heart : the role of mysticism in the theology of Martin Luther. Minneapolis, Minn: Kirk House, 2003.
Veith, Gene E. (2010) Spirituality of the cross. Revised Ed.
English.
Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.
Other languages could be accepted by application.
- 80% attendance at the learning session is a requirement. (Alternative assignments will be provided for students prohibited from attending).
- 8 minor online assignments. (Alternative submission deadline may occasionally be approved)
Two weeklong learning sessions on campus comprised of lectures, group-seminars, and case-based classes.
Participation in an online learning-program stretching over eight weeks before and between the learning sessions. Each week is comprised of at least one video-lecture, self study of syllabus related to the week¿s topic, online office hour (a live-chat with a lecturer), and a small assignment (coursework requirement).
Knowledge
The candidate:
- has fundamental knowledge about the academic field of spirituality
- has fundamental knowledge about spirituality as a phenomenon in contemporary society
- has specialized knowledge about various traditions of Christian spirituality
- has thorough knowledge about effects of experiences and context in early childhood for spiritual life.
- has insights into spirituality as a phenomenon in late modern society
- can analyze the role of spirituality on the basis of the Church's history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society
Skills
The candidate:
- can analyze the relationships between biographical narratives, faith, self, and theology
- can discern and reflect upon central methods and phenomena in spiritual formation
- can reflect critically and constructively on matters of spirituality
for personal, professional, and scholarly development
- is sufficiently equipped with theory and methodology from the forefront of research on spirituality in order to design a limited research project of his/her own
General competence
The candidate:
- can relate to professional ethical problems relevant for spiritual formation in a reflexive manner
- can use knowledge and skills about spiritual formation for personal growth in limited assignments
- is a capable conversation partner in ministry
- can communicate independent work and masters language and terminology of the area of spirituality
- can participate in scholarly discourses about spirituality and spiritual formation in academia, the church, and in wider society
- can contribute to a renewed reflection on the role of spirituality in society and ministry
Total number of pages: 1100
Mursell, Gordon. The Story of Christian spirituality : two thousand years, from East to West, A Lion book. Oxford: Lion Publ., 2001.
Heelas, Paul, and Linda Woodhead. The spiritual revolution: Why religion is giving way to spirituality. Malden, Mass.: Blackwell Publ., 2005.
Bianchi, Enzo. Words of spirituality: Exploring the inner life. London: SPCK Publishing, 2012, 2nd ed.
Rizzuto, Ana-Maria. The birth of the living God : a psychoanalytic study. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1979.
Chryssavgis, John (2008) In the heart of the desert, Revised: The spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers. Bloomington IN: World wisdom.
Barry, William and William Connolly (2009) The Practice of Spiritual Direction 2. Rev Upd Edition. HarperOne
Walton, Roger. The reflective disciple. London, UK: Epsworth Press, 2009.
Either/Or:
Hoffman, Bengt R. and Pearl Willemssen Hoffman. Theology of the heart : the role of mysticism in the theology of Martin Luther. Minneapolis, Minn: Kirk House, 2003.
Veith, Gene E. (2010) Spirituality of the cross. Revised Ed.
English.
Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.
Other languages could be accepted by application.