Art of Spiritual Teaching and Formation

Catalog description

This course examines how individuals and communities understand religious and spiritual principles and practices of spiritual formation, including history, current trends, foundational theories, and applicable skills. Topics include theories of learning from both Western and Eastern perspectives, stages of faith and moral development, venues for religious education, and skill training in curriculum development and lesson planning. Students will deliver dharma talks, sermons, dialog, and small group teaching utilizing effective methods of discourse and facilitation.