COURSE GOALS

·     Offer an analysis of the strengths and limitations of  six stages/levels of faith: tribal, warrior, traditional, modern postmodern and integral presented by Paul Smith in Integral Christianity

·     Explore different approaches to Church reform and transformation

·     Examine the Christ consciousness as the Infinite Face of Christ -the Cosmic Christ, the Intimate Face of Christ-Jesus, and The Inner Face of Christ- Christ in you, the hope of glory.

COURSE OUTCOMES

·     Apply your learning about the strengths and limitations of the six stages/levels of faith to your life experiences and faith community

·     Understand diverse approaches to spiritual renewal and Church reform

·     Describe the possible impact Smith’s presentation of Christ consciousness and Rohr’s Universal Christ can have on believers today to enlighten and deepen awareness of Divine Mystery