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Spiritual Reading - Bible Foundations and Practice (Limited to 20 participants)

suject Spiritual Reading – Bible Foundations and Practice (Limited to 20 participants)
content This is an introductory course to lectio divina (spiritual reading), suitable for believers who long for but rarely experience the Lord's presence while reading the Bible. Through theoretical explanations, practical exercises, and reflection, the course aims to equip participants with the theological foundations, principles, required attitudes, and key points of each stage of lectio divina. Each session includes silent prayer exercises, and participants are responsible for arranging an undisturbed environment for the course.
Contents:
  1. Where the spirit reads is directed.
  2. “"Less is more": The brilliance of the Bible
  3. Shared Reading by Gods and Humans: A Spiritual Perspective on Bible Reading
  4. Quiet: Preparation for Receiving the Holy Word
  5. lectio: The difficulty and reason of listening to the Word of God
  6. meditatio: meditating on the difficulty and reasoning of the sacred words.
  7. oratio: Responding to the difficulty and reasoning of the sacred words
  8. contemplatio: The Ordinary and the Extraordinary Through Silent Observation
Lecturer Dr. She Zhifeng
Visiting Assistant Professor of Practical Theology
M.C.S., China Graduate School of Theology
M.Th., The South East Asia Graduate School of Theology
Ph.D., University of Aberdeen
object Believers who are interested in building a mature spiritual life
date June 1, 2026 - March 3, 2026 (Every Tuesday, eight classes in total, closed on February 17)
time 7:15pm - 9:30pm
Place Real-time Zoom video teaching
(Students may choose to watch the live broadcast at the Christian Building on Buti Street of this institution, or attend classes online via Zoom.)
cost Registered students or auditors must be $890
Quota 20
Remark Undergraduate degree is Arts and Spiritual Practice Certificate Program subjects. Other applicants may apply through Popular theology courses for believers Enrolling in this course is an elective course. If you meet the specified attendance rate and complete the course requirements of the instructor, you will be assessed as qualified and receive a course certificate.
Deadline for registration December 30, 2025
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