About This Course
This course guides students through an integrated process of personal and spiritual formation. Through reflective writing, guided self-assessments, and structured engagement with classical spiritual disciplines, students examine both who they are and who they are becoming. The course relies on a collaborative, discussion-based pedagogy: students prepare thoughtfully for each session and engage in sustained dialogue with peers, building trust and accountability within a shared learning community. Assignments include a discipline-focused journal workbook and a culminating oral presentation, and students move through self-reflection, embodiment, and articulation. By course's end, students will be equipped to speak about their spiritual and personal journeys, develop sustainable formation practices, and discern how that formation informs leadership, service, and life beyond the classroom.
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How to Engage with this course
You will engage this course with a spirit of curiosity and openness. Through weekly reflections and guided journaling, self-assessment exercises, and assigned readings of spiritual depth, you will be able to thoughtfully prepare for class each week. During class, there will be a thoughtful balance between input from your instructor, guided class discussions, and engaging small group conversations rooted in your experiences with the exercises and disciplines each week. You are encouraged to connect the material you encounter in class to your everyday life experiences, both personally and professionally. Through exposure to personal development theories and classical spiritual disciplines, you can expect to come to new insights about your life and your faith.
Learning Objectives
In this course you will
- articulate your spiritual and person journey
- develop sustainable practices for personal growth
- discern how spiritual formation informs leadership, service, and life beyond the classroom
Your Instructor
Jennifer Davidson
Dr. Jennifer W. Davidson is Professor of Transformative Learning & Assessment at Berkeley School of Theology and a certified professional coach with over twenty years experience in higher education. A former dean and professor of theology and worship, she has mentored learners across diverse cultural and institutional contexts. Jennifer is passionate about creating engaging, dynamic learning experiences that inspire self-discovery and meaningful growth. She earned a PhD from the Graduate Theological Union and is the author of the award-winning book "River of Life, Feast of Grace."
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