Spiritual Formation Foundations

Biblical, historical, and theological aspects of Christian formation, including the holistic and other models, as these are practically applied to personal life and ministry contexts.

  • Course Categories: Pastoral Theology
  • Science Topics: Life Sciences
  • Seminaries: Regent University School of Divinity
  • Syllabus: Spiritual Formation Foundations
  • Tags:
    pastoral theology, science and religion, Health Sciences, life sciences, conservative protestant

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