PCT1110 Christian Spirituality (4 credits) at United Lutheran Theological Seminary Paulinum

What is Christian Spirituality?

Spiritual Christianity is the group of belief systems held by so-called folk Protestants, including non-Eastern Orthodox indigenous faith tribes and new religious movements that emerged in the Russian Empire.

Overview

Healthy spirituality gives a sense of peace, wholeness and balance among the physical, emotional, social and spiritual aspects of our lives. However, for most people the path to such spirituality passes through struggles and suffering, and often includes experiences that are frightening and painful.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you define Christian spirituality?

Christian spirituality begins when God’s word is accepted in faith. It manifests itself in the expression and the development of the love of God in prayer and action. It is the subjective assimilation and living in charity of the objective, theological realities of revelation.

What are the types of Christian spirituality?

They include Breath Prayer, Centering Prayer, Fixed-Hour Prayer, Labyrinth Prayer, Liturgical Prayer, and Prayer of Recollection. Breath prayer is a form of contemplative prayer that has to do with praying while breathing in, and praying while breathing out.

What are Christian spiritual practices?

In Christianity, spiritual disciplines may include: prayer, fasting, reading through the Christian Bible along with a daily devotional, frequent church attendance, constant partaking of the sacraments, such as the Eucharist, careful observance of the Lord’s Day (cf.

Can you believe in God and be spiritual?

You may identify as being any combination of religious and spiritual, but being religious doesn’t automatically make you spiritual, or vice versa.

What do you mean by spirituality?

Spirituality involves the recognition of a feeling or sense or belief that there is something greater than myself, something more to being human than sensory experience, and that the greater whole of which we are part is cosmic or divine in nature.

What defines a spiritual experience?

A spiritual experience thus refers to a state of mind/being regarded by the subject as beyond ordinary explanation, caused by the presence of God or some other religious or ultimate factor (Thiselton 2002:224).

Can you be spiritual without being religious?

Instead of atheism, however, they’re moving toward an identity captured by the term “spirituality.” Approximately sixty-four million Americans—one in five—identify as “spiritual but not religious,” or SBNR. They, like Beare, reject organized religion but maintain a belief in something larger than themselves.

What is it called when you believe in God but don’t go to church?

While the Nones include agnostics and atheists, most people in this category retain a belief in God or some higher power. Many describe themselves as “spiritual but not religious,” or “SBNR,” as researchers refer to them.

What is a person who is spiritual but not religious?

“Spiritual but not religious” (SBNR), also known as “spiritual but not affiliated” (SBNA), is a popular phrase and initialism used to self-identify a life stance of spirituality that does not regard organized religion as the sole or most valuable means of furthering spiritual growth.

What happens when you have a spiritual awakening?

You begin to clear certain things out of your life (habits, relationships, old belief systems) and invite new, more enriching things in. You may feel like something is missing, but you haven’t quite figured it out yet. During this phase, it’s common to feel lost, confused, and down.

What are the 3 elements of spirituality?

The shamans, healers, sages, and wisdom keepers of all times, all continents, and all peoples, in their ageless wisdom, say that human spirituality is composed of three aspects: relationships, values, and life purpose.

What are spiritual beliefs?

Spiritual beliefs include the relationship to a superior being and are related to an existential perspective on life, death, and the nature of reality. ¹¹. Religious beliefs include practices/rituals such as prayer or meditation and engagement with religious community members.

Who is a spiritual person?

Being a spiritual person is synonymous with being a person whose highest goal is to be loving to oneself and others. His/her conviction that we are all One, motivates him/her to work for everyone’s welfare and stay away from any harmful activities.

What does the Bible say about spiritual practices?

In 1 Timothy 4:7-8, the Apostle Paul teaches that while physical training is good, it is even more important to train for godliness. We attain spiritual fitness through consistent practices like prayer, fasting, simplicity, silence, solitude, service, giving, and of course, study and meditation of the Scriptures.

What are 5 practices of Christianity?

Depending on the specific denomination of Christianity, practices may include baptism, the Eucharist (Holy Communion or the Lord’s Supper), prayer (including the Lord’s Prayer), confession, confirmation, burial rites, marriage rites and the religious education of children.