2023-2024 OCC Academic Catalog

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CONCENTRATION: SPIRITUAL FORMATION – 36 HOURS The Spiritual Formation concentration is designed to guide students in their own inner transformation through Christ so that they can, in turn, help guide others to healing in Jesus. The course of study unearths the process of Christian formation through biblical, theological, and historical inquiries into Spirit-centered transformation of the individual, the church, and the world. Spiritual Formation Concentration Learning Outcomes Students completing the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, Concentration in Spiritual Formation will be able to: 1.

Identify the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the spiritually maturing believer.

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Integrate spiritual pathways and practices for individuals and local Christian communities.

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Disciple others through relationships and spiritual practices. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY SPIRITUAL FORMATION CONCENTRATION (36 HOURS) CORE COURSES – 18

Core (15) BT 5101 Contextualized Hermeneutics 3 BT 5201 Christian Doctrine and Theology 3 BT 5202 Biblical Theology of Mission 3 BT 5301 Worldview and Cultural Discernment 3 SF 5101 Spiritual Formation and Discipleship 3

Biblical Studies Exegesis Elective (3) Any Biblical Studies Exegetical Course not already required in the degree BT 5501 Orientation to Graduate Studies

0

SPIRITUAL FORMATION CONCENTRATION – 18 Spiritual Formation Core SF 6101 Awareness and Identity SF 6102 Historical Streams of Christian Spirituality SF 6103 Spiritual Formation in Christian Community SF 6104 Spiritual Theology

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(12) 3 3 3 3

Spiritual Formation Elective (3) Any Spiritual Formation Elective Course not already required in the degree Capstone (3) BT 7990 Thesis 3 BT 7991 Extension: Thesis (Optional) 0

2023-2024 CATALOG


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