PM 860: Spiritual Renewal in the Digital Age

• 4.00 Credit Hours

• Online

This graduate-level course examines the challenges and opportunities for personal and corporate spiritual growth in the digital age. Particular attention is given in the post-pandemic environment of the impact of technology on spirituality, spiritual formation and the use of technology for spiritual outreach. Against this, students will explore methods of spiritual renewal in a personal and group setting considered more “traditional.” Regardless of means, the goal is to equip students for advanced work in fulfilling the Great Commission as it relates to discipleship. As a result of completing this course, students will be able to:1. Assess the ethical and biblical use of technology in spiritual practice 2. Evaluate the role of technology in spiritual formation 3. Use technology for spiritual outreach 4. Identify the key components of a personal spiritual practice 5. Articulate the importance of personal spiritual formation as an essential ingredient in successful Christian living.