Elective course

Practical Theology

The disciplines of the Christian life.

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About the course

• Author: Dr. Wayne Cook
• Languages: English, Spanish, and French.
• Units: 10
• Counts toward: Certificate of Ministry; Associate of Divinity; Master of Theology (Th.M.); Master of Divinity (M.Div.). These are internal ministry recognitions, not official degrees.
• Textbook: Collins, Soul Care (assigned excerpts)
• Required readings: Practical Theology: Required Readings

Units

1. 1. Knowing and Living the Truth
2. 2. Walking with God
3. 3. Personal Devotion & the Daily Quiet Time
4. 4. Prayer I — What Prayer Is
5. 5. Prayer II — Scripture, the Psalms, Corporate Prayer & Fasting
6. 6. The Word of God in Daily Life
7. 7. Spiritual Disciplines: Solitude, Silence, Confession, and Service
8. 8. Christian Community & Accountability
9. 9. Self-Control and the Besetting Sin
10. 10. Finishing Well — Dry Seasons and Perseverance