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Action and Contemplation: The Art of Christian Engagement

Semester 2
Available Online

This unit explores the art of engaging in Christian life and ministry with a contemplative awareness. It will examine the Biblical, theological and practical foundations for a Christian contemplative spirituality, and the implications of this posture of union with God for one’s personal life, relationships, ministry and involvement in wider society.

Particular focus will be given to:

  • The Biblical, theological and practical issues of reconciling one’s active and contemplative life with the personal and social dimensions of ministry;
  • A theological understanding and critical engagement with the dynamics of forgiveness and reconciliation in ministry from a contemplative awareness;
  • Spiritual and practical exercises to increase their awareness of being present to themselves, the Holy Spirit, and to others.
Code
Undergraduate: DP3205W (Unit offered alternatively as DS3205W)
Postgraduate: DP9205W (Unit offered alternatively as DS9205W)
Level
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Discipline
Pastoral Theology and Ministry (DP)
Field
Theology: Mission and Ministry (D)
Prerequisites
Undergraduate: 18 points in Field D
Postgraduate: 24 points in Field D
Online
Yes
Location
Online via Zoom, and at WellSpring Centre, Ashburton   view location >
Faculty
Tim McCowan
Class Time
Intensive: 6 days (3 x 2 days, Fri/Sat) Aug 12-13; Sep 9-10; Oct 14-15, 2022