Read Scripture Not Just for Knowledge, But for Transformation
Scripture has always shaped the church, forming disciples, grounding communities, and guiding God’s people in faith and practice. Yet many of us still approach the Bible primarily as a source of information: to study, teach, or prepare sermons. This course invites you to go deeper, to engage Scripture in ways that form your heart as well as your mind, nurturing a posture of attentiveness and shaping the rhythms of your life and ministry.
Formational Reading of Scripture blends theological depth with hands-on practice, equipping you to encounter the Bible as a living Word that transforms lives and communities. Through guided practices and reflection, you’ll explore how Scripture can shape identity, cultivate discipleship, and renew the church’s witness in the world.
What You’ll Learn
- Practices That Transform: Explore historic and contemporary approaches like Lectio Divina, Scripture memorization, praying the Psalms, Ignatian reading, and the public reading of Scripture.
- Deeper Theological Insight: Connect biblical and historical perspectives on Scripture with the needs of today’s church.
- Sustainable Rhythms of Formation: Build personal and communal habits of reading that foster lifelong spiritual growth.
- Tools for Ministry and Teaching: Learn to lead others into formational reading, equipping them to encounter Scripture as a transformative presence in their own lives.
- Integration into Worship and Leadership: Discover how formative reading enriches preaching, pastoral care, and corporate worship.
Engage the Word. Be Formed by It. Lead Through It.
This course is more than an academic exploration, it’s an invitation to let Scripture shape who you are and how you serve. Whether you’re preparing for ministry, leading a congregation, or seeking deeper spiritual practices for your own journey, Formational Reading of Scripture will help you read the Bible in a way that transforms lives, beginning with your own.
