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This project sought to determine if using traditional spiritual practices—lectio divina, silence, Centering Prayer, journaling with word and image, along with spiritual direction sessions—would create theosis, a deeper union with God, and keep people from leaving church. It used action and qualitative method research through pre- and post-project questionnaires, observation during a one-day retreat, and reflections from spiritual direction sessions. The data suggested a more in-depth explanation of theosis, and ongoing experience with the spiritual practices, was needed to help participants experience a deeper union with God.
Advisor: | Schmidt, Frederick |
Commitee: | Armstrong, Trina, Pinter, Robbie C. |
School: | Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary |
Department: | Graduate School |
School Location: | United States -- Illinois |
Source: | DAI-A 82/5(E), Dissertation Abstracts International |
Source Type: | DISSERTATION |
Subjects: | Spirituality, Divinity, Clergy |
Keywords: | Prayer, Religion, Spiritual direction, Spiritual practices, Spirituality, Theosis |
Publication Number: | 28093850 |
ISBN: | 9798691262166 |