How do the four semesters contribute to spiritual formation?
The first semester starting in the fall helps the student discover his or her identity: identity in Adam, and then in Christ. The student explores how his or her identity affects the way he or she should live. Here, the student asks, “Who am I? Where do I come from?” The discussion is introspective. The second semester continuing in the spring focuses on building community. The student shares his or her Life Story, thus, building trust with the small group and allowing the small group to love one another. Here, the student asks, “Do I belong?” The discussion turns toward others. During the third semester, starting the subsequent fall, students discuss integrity. They share their struggles and failures with their caring group of fellow-travelers, their small group. They reflect and practice the spiritual disciplines that will enhance their formation and their walk in the Spirit. Here, the student asks, “Am I alone?” The discussion focuses on relating to others and ways to help one anoth
