What are the connections between story and Christ-centered spiritual formation? How do narratives in the Bible, narratives in culture, and the stories we tell about our own lives intersect with our spirituality? How can stories help us grow?
Course curriculum
1
Week One (May 22-28)
START HERE! Week One Overview
Lesson 1 Video
Written Discussion: Introducing Yourself and a Favorite Childhood Story
Lesson 2 Video
"Understanding and Living our Lives through Stories," by Alice Morgan
Story Sharing & Listening Session by Zoom
Week-1 Reflection Journal
2
Week Two (May 29-June 4)
Week Two Overview
Lesson 3 Video
Story Sharing & Listening Covenant
Lesson 4 Video
Genesis Creative Activity
Written Discussion: The Good I Create
Story Sharing & Listening Session by Zoom
Week-2 Reflection Journal
3
Week Three (June 5-11)
Week Three Overview
Lesson 5 Video
The Story of the Bible (Video from The Bible Project)
Plot in Biblical Narrative (Video from The Bible Project)
Lesson 6 Video
Written Discussion: Immerse Yourself in a Biblical Story
Optional 10-minute check-in
"The Gospel as Fairy Tale" by Frederick Buechner
Story Sharing Session by Zoom
Week-3 Reflection Journal
4
Week Four (June 12-18)
Week Four Overview
Lesson 7 Video
Spiritual Growth Through Pop Culture (video from Justin Neiman Westbrook)
Written Discussion: Cultural Stories Fostering Discontent
Story Sharing Session by Zoom
Week-4 Reflection Journal
5
Week Five (June 19-25)
Week Five Overview
Lesson 8 Video
Your Life Timeline
Written Discussion: Your Own Fairy Tale
Excerpt from Anatomy of the Soul, by Curt Thompson
Story Sharing Session by Zoom
Week-5 Reflection Journal
6
Week Six (June 26-July 2)
Week Six Overview
Lesson 9 Video
TED Talk with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: "The Danger of a Single Story"
Lesson 10 Video
"How Generous Are You Willing to Be?" by Jesua Wight
Written Discussion: Being Generous With Who You Are
Christ at the Center of Our Stories Creative Activity
