Synopsis

This course is a primer towards a holistic understanding of Christian spiritual formation (CSF) and how we can more integrally participate in our life in God. Participants will be guided towards: (1) a holistic understanding of the theology, scope, and dynamics of CSF; (2) an appreciation on how our temperaments and personalities impact our spiritual development and how we can work with them to grow; and (3) the development of a rule of life that expresses our life in God liturgically, holistically, and missionally. Combining theory and practice, participants will be introduced to rudimentary principles of CSF and be guided on classical spiritual exercises and liturgy. This course is for: (a) Christians who wish to gain a deeper and more holistic grasp of CSF and (b) church leaders who wish to guide others to grow as disciples of Jesus, especially through small groups.

Biodata

Rev Dr Jimmy Tan is lecturer of pastoral and practical theology at Trinity Theological College, and an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in Singapore. He received his PhD from Fuller Theological Seminary where his doctoral dissertation focused on the history, theology, and practice of Christian spiritual direction. He is a certified spiritual director and regularly leads retreats and offers spiritual direction at TTC and beyond.