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UdemyChristian Prayer Methods
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Overview
Many people equate Christian prayer with "saying prayers" or making requests. This course widens that picture, walking through a range of prayer methods practised across centuries of Christian tradition. The aim is practical: not only to learn about each method, but to actually try it.
What it covers
- Scripture-based prayer such as Lectio Divina and praying the Psalms
- Contemplative approaches — Centering Prayer, Christian Meditation and Breathing Prayer
- Praying with icons and art (Visio Divina), handling distractions, and building daily supports
Who it is for
Beginners learning how to pray and longer-practising Christians seeking fresh methods. It is ten short video lectures with supplemental resources, designed to be worked slowly at your own pace.
About this course
Prayer is a core Christian practice, but for many, this means "saying prayers" or asking God for various favors. In this course, we will review a variety of methods of prayer that have been used for centuries in Christianity. Whether you're a beginner who is just learning how to pray, or a more mature Christian who has been at it awhile, this course will offer specific guidance, encouragement and support for practicing several time-tested methods of prayer.
The following topics will be covered:
* Prayer of Jesus, Paul and the Early Christians
* Prayer and Christian Spirituality
* Basic Ingredients of Personal Prayer
* Praying With Scripture (Lectio Divina)
* Centering Prayer
* Christian Meditation
* Breathing Prayer
* Praying Psalms
* Praying with Icons and Art (Visio Divina)
* Dealing with Distractions
* Supports for Daily Prayer
The course will consist of 10 short video lectures, with supplemental resources for each. Discussion questions and comments are welcomed. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace, but not simply to rush through the course. Taking time each day to practice the prayer methods is an important part of the learning experience.
If you are seeking to grow in your practice of Christian prayer, this course will be helpful to you. Even if you're not sure and just where you are with Christian beliefs, come and see.
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