Source: Spirituality and Practice
By viewing prayer practice more expansively, our spiritual lives can be enriched. Cross-culturally, prayer is seen as a way of setting a sacred intention, and through this e-course, you will experience how this is done in different places. This program looks at practices common to many religions, as well as some that are more distinctive to the faith traditions from which they originate.
Lessons delivered via email explore 12 different creative prayer forms, delving into their history, practice, and ways to incorporate them into your spiritual life. Among the practices are altars, despachos, God boxes, mandalas, prayer flags, and treasure maps, giving you a wide spectrum of possibilities to explore.
This e-course was created by Rev. Maggie Oman Shannon, author of several interfaith/interspiritual books (see below), including Prayers for Healing and Prayers for Hope and Comfort, as well as the guidebook The Way We Pray, on which this e-course is based. Her latest book, Crafting for Calm: Projects and Practices for Creativity and Contemplation, will be published by Viva Editions in spring 2012. She currently serves as the Spiritual Director of Unity Spiritual Center of San Francisco.
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Disclaimer: Sacred Space Online Learning (SSOL) seeks to provide individuals with information about religious, spiritual, or faith-based online resources from a variety of sources. Sacred Space Online Learning does NOT claim ownership over this online course or online offering. Sacred Space Online Learning is also NOT responsible for the accuracy of the materials, the content, the way they are advertised or taught, or the costs associated with this online course or offering. The views and opinions expressed in this online course or offering are those of the creators and/or the persons appearing in the online class or offering. They do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of SSOL, the OFLD, or MCC. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the creator(s) of the given online course or online offering.
Breaking Free: Liberation through Interfaith Dialogue (Spirituality and Practice)
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In this exclusive e-course developed for Spirituality & Practice, the Imam, the Rabbi, and the Pastor, who have become known as the Interfaith Amigos, look at the specific issues we face in a pluralistic society and the spiritual practices that can help us transcend those roadblocks to effective collaboration on the critical issues of our time.
The e-course focuses on these themes:
Sessions 1 – 3: Spiritual Practices in General and Why We Need Them
Sessions 4 – 6: The Five Stages of Interfaith Dialogue
Sessions 7 – 9: The Major Ways Our Traditions Stray
Sessions 10 – 12: Beyond Polarization: Confronting Our Major Obstacle
You will receive:
• Emails in which the Interfaith Amigos will alternate sharing teachings from each of their traditions along with specific spiritual practices designed to support the inner dimensions of those teachings.
• Access to a recording of a one-hour teleconference with the Interfaith Amigos on the blessings and challenges of interfaith dialogue.
This is a rare opportunity to learn from three distinguished spiritual teachers from the three Abrahamic faiths. As the Interfaith Amigos share their traditions, practices, and experiences with you, you will be invited to reflect upon your own experiences and possibilities for engagement on the liberating interfaith path.
(4 CEHs for Chaplains available.)
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Disclaimer: Sacred Space Online Learning (SSOL) seeks to provide individuals with information about religious, spiritual, or faith-based online resources from a variety of sources. Sacred Space Online Learning does NOT claim ownership over this online course or online offering. Sacred Space Online Learning is also NOT responsible for the accuracy of the materials, the content, the way they are advertised or taught, or the costs associated with this online course or offering. The views and opinions expressed in this online course or offering are those of the creators and/or the persons appearing in the online class or offering. They do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of SSOL, the OFLD, or MCC. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the creator(s) of the given online course or online offering.
Introduction to Church History with Eric Williams (ChurchNext)
Source: ChurchNext
Whether or not we believe the old adage, ‘if we fail to pay attention to history we are doomed to repeat it,’ few people would argue with the importance of striving to improve our understanding of the things that have gone before us as a way to better shape the lives that are ahead of us. This is especially true with our Christian faith.
For 2,000 years Christians of all walks have been approaching life’s most important questions within their specific contexts and have come up with fascinating responses.
Our study of Church History will tap into the highs and lows, and important milestones from Jesus’ day to this day, as a way to help us deepen our understanding of God’s work through Christ and in our lives.
Our instructor is Eric Williams, a former teacher and pastor, who has a deep love for Christian history. In this class Eric will unpack this topic by giving an overview of these four time periods:
- Early Christianity until Constantine
- The Middle Ages
- The Reformation
- Modern Christianity
This entry-level course is perfect for every member of your congregation who is looking to deepen their faith in Christ.
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Disclaimer: Sacred Space Online Learning (SSOL) seeks to provide individuals with information about religious, spiritual, or faith-based online resources from a variety of sources. Sacred Space Online Learning does NOT claim ownership over this online course or online offering. Sacred Space Online Learning is also NOT responsible for the accuracy of the materials, the content, the way they are advertised or taught, or the costs associated with this online course or offering. The views and opinions expressed in this online course or offering are those of the creators and/or the persons appearing in the online class or offering. They do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of SSOL, the OFLD, or MCC. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the creator(s) of the given online course or online offering.
Religion in Modern Europe (Metropolitan Community Churches)
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