Christian Virtues for Spiritual Growth
Explore key Christian virtues with theologian Stanley Hauerwas. Learn to cultivate kindness, hope, humility, and generosity for spiritual growth.
Course Cost
₹ 2,699
Beginner
Skill Level
5 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This Duke Divinity+ course, led by renowned theologian Stanley Hauerwas, explores four key Christian virtues: kindness, hope, humility, and generosity. It's designed for those seeking to cultivate their interior lives and develop an ethics inspired by Christian tradition. The course examines the significance of these virtues in Christian discipleship and their practical application in daily life. Students will learn how baptism initiates Christians into a new narrative, explore the challenges of living virtuously, and discover how to incorporate contemplative practices into their lives. Through lectures, readings, and reflective exercises, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how these virtues shape Christian character and contribute to spiritual growth.
What you'll learn
Understand the role of virtues in Christian discipleship
Explore the theological and practical aspects of kindness, hope, humility, and generosity
Learn how baptism initiates Christians into a new narrative and way of being
Discover how to cultivate virtues through contemplative practices
Examine the challenges of living a virtuous life in contemporary contexts
Reflect on the writings of influential Christian thinkers and their perspectives on virtue
Develop skills in theological reflection and applied ethics
Gain insights into character formation and spiritual growth
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
68 Minutes PreRecorded video
5 quizzes
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course explores four key Christian virtues: kindness, hope, humility, and generosity, guided by renowned theologian Stanley Hauerwas. It examines their significance in Christian discipleship and practical application in daily life. The curriculum combines theological insights with contemplative practices, aiming to deepen students' understanding of virtue ethics and spiritual growth. Each week focuses on a specific virtue, exploring its biblical foundations, historical context, and contemporary relevance. The course includes lectures, readings from diverse Christian thinkers, and reflective exercises to help students integrate these virtues into their lives.
Course Introduction and Kindness
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Hope
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Humility
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Generosity
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
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