Details for Christian Discipleship

This paper introduces students to contemporary Christian approaches to living.  It focuses particularly on the way in which Pentecostal/Charismatic movements have experienced God.

Awards offering Christian Discipleship

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Certificate in Christian Ministries (Level 4)

Unit Content

Curriculum Objective

This paper introduces students to contemporary Christian approaches to living.  It focuses particularly on the way in which Pentecostal/Charismatic movements have experienced God.

Outcomes

By the end of this paper students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate familiarity with a range of contemporary expressions of spirituality.
2. Describe approaches to the experience of God dominant in Pentecostal and Charismatic movements.
3. Understand the value of spiritual disciplines.

Subject Content

• Introduction to Spiritual Disciplines
• Time Management 
• Celebration
• Obedience
• Spiritual Direction
• The Word of God
• Journaling
• Prayer
• Loving People
• Confession and Forgiveness
• Solitude
• Living a Godly Lifestyle
• Evangelism, Service
• Fasting Rest
• Community 
• Discipling
• Loving God's Kingdom
• Generosity
• The B word for…budgeting
• Filled with the Spirit 

Prescribed Text

Calhoun, A. Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press, 2005. 

Representative References

Anderson, N.T. Radical Image.  East Sussex: Monarch Books, 1999.

Augsburger, D. Caring Enough to Forgive.  Ventura: Regal Books, 1981.

Calhoun, A. Justice, Stewardship and Truth Telling: from Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press, 2005.

Chant, B. Praying in the Spirit. Ellel, UK: Sovereign World, 2002.

Fogarty, S. "Filled With the Spirit". Unpublished Article

Green, M. Prayer Journey with the Apostle Paul: Sixty Devotions. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002.

Houston, B. For This Cause.  Castle Hill: Maximised Leadership Inc., 2002.

Hull, B.  The Complete Book of Discipleship. Colorado Springs:  NavPress, 2006.

Hybels, B. Becoming a Contagious Christian.  Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994.

Keener, Craig. S. Gift and Giver.  Grand Rapids:  Baker Academic, 2001.

Ma, W., & Menzies, R. The Spirit and Spirituality. T & T Clark, 2004.

Macchia, S.A. Becoming a Healthy Disciple.  Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2004.

Mayhall, J. Discipleship.  Wheaton: Victor Books, 1984.

Peterson, E. A Long Obedience in the Same Direction.   Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2000.

Stevens, R., & Green, M. Living the Story:  Biblical Spirituality for Everyday Christians. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003.

Verwer, G. The Revolution of Love.  Milton Keynes: Authentic Media, 1996.

Warren, R. The Purpose Driven Life.  Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002.

Whitney, D.S. Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian.  Colorado Springs: NavPress, 1991.

Wright, N.T. Following Jesus:  Biblical Reflections on Discipleship.