Spiritual Formation Courses
Our spiritual formation courses are designed to support the CBS discipleship initiative. It our heartfelt desire that every student’s CBS experience is not merely an academic endeavor, but a transformational encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ and the Great Commission He calls all of us to carry out! (Matt 28:19-20; 2 Tim 2:2).
Spiritual and Ministry Formation Foundation (MSSF 1311)
A course designed to provide a systematic presentation of the doctrines and practices vital to the understanding and edification of the student’s own spiritual life as the necessary basis for one’s personal spiritual growth and ministry. This course is designed to aid the student to process their spiritual life under the guidance of the professor. It includes analysis of a proper view of God’s character, cultivating Christ-likeness, and helping the student to process the battles of his or her soul and a study of right responses to walking by the Spirit. It also includes a study of relational wisdom, as well as such matters as anger, fear, guilt, trial, self-acceptance, and moral purity. Students will also be trained to develop a philosophy of ministry that will aid them in ministry formation.
Spiritual Formation Intermediate (MSSF 3313)
MSSF 3313 picks up where MSSF 1311 left off and is the second in a series of courses designed to help the student engage in the Four Dimensions of the CBS Discipleship Journey and progress in their spiritual life under the guidance of the professor. Because discipleship is not just an individual pursuit, but ultimately a matter of community, this course and MSSF 4314 will require participation in small groups. In addition to a study of the Kingdom Man/Woman curriculum, the student will also become familiar with tools and materials useful to the disciple-making process.
Spiritual Formation Advanced (MSSF 4314)
MSSF 4314 is the third and capstone in a series of courses designed to help the student engage in the Four Dimensions of the CBS Discipleship Journey. This course completes the journey and assesses the progress made along the journey. It continues the small group participation launched in MSSF 3313 and seeks to bring that experience to a conclusion with each student developing a Discipleship Growth Plan. This course will engage the student in the development of two critical skills for ministry in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic world – namely, how to graciously navigate diverse cultures and how to be rightly involved in race relations.
