Code
DS3208W - Undergraduate
DS9208W - Postgraduate
DS9208W - Postgraduate
Level
Undergraduate (Level 3) and Postgraduate (Level 9)
Discipline
Spirituality (DS)
Field
Theology: Mission and Ministry (D)
Prerequisites
Nil
Online
Yes
Location
WellSpring Centre, Ashburton
Faculty
Peter Bentley view profile >
Class Time
Intensive: 8 sessions online via Zoom
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Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:
Undergraduate
- Demonstrate an understanding of the key components of the Enneagram mapping system.
- Engage with the diversity of approaches in which the Enneagram is interpreted and used in contemporary society and practice.
- Demonstrate a reflective understanding of their personality type and its influence on their everyday lived experience.
- Employ the Enneagram as a mapping tool for one’s spiritual life particularly in relation to prayer, discernment, work and ministry.
Postgraduate
- Articulate a critical understanding of the key components of the Enneagram mapping system.
- Engage with the diversity of approaches in which the Enneagram is interpreted and used in contemporary society and practice.
- Demonstrate a reflective understanding of their personality type and its influence on their everyday lived experience.
- Critically evaluate the Enneagram as a mapping tool for one’s spiritual life particularly in relation to prayer, discernment, work and ministry.
- Identify and develop spiritual practices based on their personality type that promote development of their identity and spiritual growth.
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Assessment
Undergraduate
- One self-awareness report (1,500 words) (40%)
- One essay (3,500 words) (60%)
Postgraduate
- One self-awareness report (2,500 words) (30%)
- One essay (5,500 words) (70%)
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Recommended reading
Set texts recommended for purchase are highlighted in blue*
- Almaas, A. Facets of Unity: The Enneagram of Holy Ideas. Berkeley, CA: Diamond, 2000.
- Cron, I. M. and S. Stabile. The Road Back to You. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2016.
- Daniels, D. & Price, V. The essential enneagram: revised and updated. New York: HarperCollins, 2009.
- Empereur, J. Enneagram and Spiritual Direction: Nine Paths to Spiritual Guidance. New York: Continuum, 2007.
- Maitri, S. The Spiritual Dimension of the Enneagram: Nine Faces of the Soul. New York: Penguin Putnam, 2001.
- Maitri, S. The Enneagram of Passions and Virtues. New York: Penguin Putnam, 2005.
- Nathans, H. The Enneagram at Work: Towards personal mastery and social intelligence. London: Cyan/ Scriptum, 2004)
- Riso, D. R. and Hudson, R. The Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for the Nine Personality Types. New York: Random House, 1999.
- Rohr, R. & Ebert, A. The Enneagram: A Christian Perspective. New York: Crossroad, 2001.
- Wagner, J. Nine lenses on the World: the Enneagram perspective. Evanston IL: Nine Lens Press, 2010.
- Wagner, J. The enneagram spectrum of personality styles: an introductory guide. Portland, OR: Metamorphous Press, 1996*
- Zuercher, S. Using the Enneagram in Prayer: A Contemplative Guide. Notre Dame, IN: Ava Maria, 2008.