SD501: Spiritual Disciplines I

The Koinonos track begins with an introductory class taking us “back to the basics.” The course begins with the call to Discipleship. In the first session Dan Stolebarger gives us a look at our Jewish roots, zeroing in on what it meant to be a “talmidim” as well as what it means to “follow in the dust of your Rabbi.” The session ends with a study of the Sh’ma.

Session two is given to Prayer. This class will hopefully be more of a “lab” with the emphasis on the experiential element. Our desire is for our students to spend as much time praying as they do in study.

Session three deals with one’s commitment to the study of God’s Word. The fourth session speaks to the importance of Community and where Small Groups fit into the Fellowship. The fifth session is by Joe Focht, Pastor of Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia, teaching on the purity of God’s Word.

The remainder of the session will review and analyze the Statement of Faith of the Institute.

(2 credits)

Length of Class

This class is scheduled for 6 weeks. Login and click “Course Schedule” for start times.

Required Materials

Audio/Video Materials – select from ONE of the following:

Current Members

Log in to the Campus to enroll in this class. Each class has its own schedule and may or may not be currently available. This class usually starts twice a month.

Non-Members

Purchase a Koinonia Institute Membership to start this class. Each class has its own schedule and may or may not be currently available. This class usually starts twice a month.

Koinonia Institute Online offers these benefits not found in Self Study:

  • Community Learning Environment – Interact with other students studying the same material to help you learn.
  • Unit Quizzes – Take online quizzes to keep your studying on track and measure your learning.
  • Paced Learning – Online classes are paced to fit into your busy schedule and provide a focused, guided Bible study.
  • Discussion Boards – Ability to discuss studies with students and facilitators.

The weekly format of an online class is:

  1. Watch or listen to the weekly assignment from your materials (typically one hour).
  2. Go to the class forum and answer two discussion questions and then reply to at least one of your classmates’ responses.
  3. Take the quiz online. (Multiple Choice, True/False, Matching etc.)
  4. The class will end with a final exam - usually around 100 questions.
  5. Each class varies in length – 4 weeks up to 24 weeks.