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Traditions of Spirituality

People throughout the history of the church have studied and reflected on the teaching of Scripture and have recorded their insights as the Holy Spirit has revealed truths about faith and practice. Dr. Davis guides you to resources that will help you build on the faithfulness of previous generations of believers.
Number of lessons: 7
Total length: 5 hours and 30 minutes
Format: Audio
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Dr. Davis emphasizes the ways in which evangelical Protestants, especially those who are only loosely connected to a particular Church tradition, can be renewed and revived through a retrieval of the Great Tradition. Of great interest in this class are the elements, purposes, and ramifications of sharing a distinct spirituality grounded in that Tradition, and what the impact this sharing can have on our individual, family, and congregational lives.

About the Professor

Don Davis

Rev. Dr. Don Davis is the Founder and Director of World Impact's Urban Ministry Institute, a research and training center dedicated to equipping leaders and empowering movements for the urban church, especially among the poor, to advance the Kingdom of God in the city.

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Lessons

  • 1. The Apostolic Age
    By studying this lesson, you gain a deep understanding of early Christian spirituality in the Apostolic Age, its development, key figures, and historical context.challenging cultural context.
  • 2. The Medieval Church and the Reformation
    Gain insights into the Medieval Church and Reformation, exploring the interplay between religious traditions, key figures, theological debates, and socio-political dynamics that transformed spirituality.
  • 3. Modernity, Post-Modernity and the Church Today
    Through this lesson, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of modernity and post-modernity, their impact on spirituality and religious practice, and the challenges and opportunities they present for the church today.
  • 4. What’s All the Hubbub about the Great Tradition?
    Gain deep insights into the Great Tradition of spirituality, its evolution, core principles, and the connections between diverse spiritual practices as you explore this lesson from Dr. Don Davis.
  • 5. Shared Spirituality
    Gain a deeper understanding of shared spirituality, its historical and cultural development, key concepts, practices, and beliefs, and how it can guide a meaningful spiritual life.
  • 6. Shared Spirituality and Church Plant Movements
    By studying this lesson, you learn the importance of shared spirituality in church plant movements, its role in building trust and spiritual growth, and practical strategies for implementing and sustaining such movements while overcoming challenges.
  • 7. Recapturing the Great Tradition
    In this lesson, you gain an understanding of the Great Tradition, its historical context, and key components, ultimately learning how to apply these principles to your spiritual growth and Christian community.
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