COURSE
NAME: PRAYER
Fall 2014
Instructor: John Piippo
Contact information: johnpiippo@msn.com;
Website: johnpiippo.com
Course dates: Sunday nights Sept. 14 through Nov. 30. No class September 21.
Course times: Sundays, 6-8 PM
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
This course will teach
students a biblical theology of praying. My book Praying: An Experiment
in the Continuous tense will be used in class (first draft
manuscript). Practical application will include committing to praying for 30-60
minutes a day, five days a week. Class sessions will involve: 1) sharing about
your individual praying experiences; 2) teaching and discussion based on the
book; and 3) times of group praying.
ASSIGNMENTS
Students
will attend class sessions.
Students
will purchase a xeroxed copy of John’s book manuscript for $10. (If you cannot
afford this please let me know – I don’t want who wants to take the class to be
denied because of this expense.)
Students
will read the assigned readings for each class.
Students
will commit to praying, 30-60 minutes a day, 5 days a week, through November
30.
Students
will keep a spiritual journal during their prayer times. The spiritual journal
is a record of the voice and activity of God in their life.
Students
will write a 1-2 page summary of their prayer experience and submit it to me on
the last day of class. You can either give me a hard copy or send it as a file
by email.
