The Bible And Human Transformation: Heart And Mind-Altering
Experiences
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| Jewish and Christian scriptures describe and prescribe
transformative experiences. This class explores the conditions that
invite and processes that promote human transformation. We will
become familiar with the dynamics of teachable moments, inner
healing and spiritual enlightenment. Together, we will try to answer
some absorbing questions: What are the essential elements of
convictional experience? What is the meaning of sanctification or
the filling and indwelling of the Spirit? How, according to
scripture, does a person acquire depth or substance, wisdom or
compassion, discernment or usefulness? |
Teacher: Arvin Engelson
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Dr. Arvin Engelson No pastor
has served longer at Saratoga Federated Church than Arvin - 27 years
to date. He is gifted in his mastery of the scriptures and skilled
at guiding souls into a deeper understanding of God, themselves, and
those around them. His first career was as a counselor at public and
private colleges. He has also taught graduate courses for Fuller
Seminary. Trained in philosophy at Westmont College, and then in
pastoral counseling and history of religion at Gordon Conwell, he
went on to doctoral work at Princeton where he studied (in
particular) formative and transformative life experiences from an
interdisciplinary perspective. The integration of spiritual truths
with the nitty-gritty of life is his expertise. "When I teach,
my chief motivation is to offer perspectives and tools that equip
people to live hopeful and useful lives. I am drawn to topics with
practical, quality-of-life application. Healthy faith begets healthy
persons, who leave others better off than they find them." |
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