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Spiritual Formation
Greenville College Chapel
9:30 – 10:20 a.m. , Monday, Wednesday, Friday
1:30 – 2:20 p.m. Tuesday
9:30 – 10:30 p.m. Thursday
Course Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday Chapels:
The Chapel programs are varied, but usually include music, prayer, Scripture readings, and a message from a member of our own college community or an outside guest. A four-year topical curriculum is followed, designed to support both the Mission of the College and the mission/objectives of the Chapel program.
Tuesday Prayer & Meditation Chapels:
The Tuesday Chapel is a time of individual quiet meditation and prayer in the sanctuary of the Free Methodist Church . Individuals are available to pray with those who desire prayer.
Thursday Night Vespers:
This student-led service is held each Thursday night in LaDue Auditorium and consists of music, testimonies, Scripture readings, and preaching by our music and ministry majors, as well as other fellow-students.
OBSERVANCE OF THE CHRISTIAN CALENDAR/YEAR
In addition to the “Four-Year Syllabus/Topical Plan,” Chapel will seek to explain and observe/celebrate on a regular basis several significant events in the Christian Calendar/Year, including:
Advent, Christmas, Lenten Season (Ash Wednesday, Good Friday), Easter, Pentecost, and monthly communion.
OTHER REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS/ ON-GOING THEMES
A “Christian Life Week” (or “Spiritual Emphasis Week”) is held each semester, a “World Missions Week” is held each spring, and various special lectureships are held throughout the year.
A Four-Year Topical Curriculum
YEAR ONE
“Jesus Christ – The Author and Perfector of Our Faith”
| Fall 2003 |
Spring 2004 |
| Theme: “Judaism & Christianity” |
Theme: “Jesus Said, ‘I Am'” |
| Subtopics : |
Subtopics : |
- Jesus, Our Jewish Brother
- The Chosen People
- Understanding our Jewish Heritage
- Why I Become a Jew Before I Become a Christian
- Jesus the Passover Lamb
- The Importance of Sacrifice
- Jesus – the Ultimate Fulfillment of Prophecy
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- The Light of the World
- The Way, the Truth, the Life
- The True Vine
- The Good Shepherd
- The Bread of Life
- The Gate for the Sheep
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| Additional Resources: |
Additional Resources: |
| Films: “Schindler's List” & “The Chosen ” |
Book: The Gospel of John |
| Books: Our Father Abraham |
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Activities: Celebrate Yom Kippur,
other Jewish festivals |
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YEAR TWO
“Becoming a Disciple of Christ”
| Fall 2004 |
Spring 2005 |
| Theme : “Lord, Teach Us to Pray” |
Theme: “The Will of God” |
| Subtopics: |
Subtopics: |
- Developing the Inner Life
- The Spiritual Disciplines
- Prayer
- Meditation
- Solitude
- Fasting
- Simplicity
- Study
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- Knowing God's Will
- Vocation & Calling
- Discerning our Calling in Life
- All of Life is Ministry/Worship
- Discovering Our Gifts/Talents
- Overcoming Our Weaknesses/Past Sufferings
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| Additional Resources: |
Additional Resources: |
| Book: Richard Foster's Celebration of Discipline |
Book: Gerald L. Sittser, The Will of God as a Way of Life |
| Activities: |
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- Prayer Retreat
- Campus-Wide Fast
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YEAR THREE
“Living in Christian Community”
| Fall 2005 |
Spring 2006 |
| Theme: “Building a Christian Community” |
Theme: “The Community of Faith” -- Sharing Our Stories/Our Journeys |
| Subtopics: |
Subtopics: |
- Why Community is Important
- Developing Healthy Relationships
- Being “Authentic”
- Caring Enough to Confront
- The Importance of Belonging to a Body of Believers (Church)
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- Sharing Faith Journeys:
- “How Christians Respond to Pain & Suffering”
- “How God Called You to Greenville College -- Teaching, etc.”
- Legacies of the Faithful:
- Stories of those who have gone before -- from our community,
- From the Scripture
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| Resources: |
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| Book: Bonhoeffer's, Life Together |
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| Movie about the Amish or other Christian communities |
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YEAR FOUR
“Living in the World”
| Fall 2006 |
Spring 2007 |
| Theme: “Building a Christian Worldview” |
Theme: “In the World But Not Of The World” |
| Subtopics: |
Subtopics: |
- Understanding a Worldview
- Seeing the World as Christ Sees It
- A Christian's Response to War & Violence
- A Christian's Response to Poverty
- Discerning Good & Evil in the World
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- Purity
- Living a Life of Integrity
- Stewardship
- Respecting/Honoring the Body of Christ
- Letting Your Life “Speak”
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