Course curriculum

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. Download Course Pack for Drawing Near to God When God Seems Far

    3. Sharing in the Suffering of Christ

    4. Experiencing Times of Spiritual Dryness

    5. Prayer Project 1

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. Categorizing the Psalms

    3. Prayer Project 2

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. Seasons of Anguish in the Psalms

    3. Prayer Project 3

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. Exposition of Psalm 88

    3. Prayer Project 4

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. Church Reflections About Spiritual Dryness – Part 1

    3. Church Reflections About Spiritual Dryness – Part 2

    4. Reflections of Ancient Spiritual Writers

    5. The Gift of Desolation

    6. Prayer Project 5

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. God's Power Perfected in Weakness

    3. Finding the Transforming Love of God

    4. Signs of a Dark Night

    5. Temptations in Dark Nights

    6. Prayer Project 6

About this course

  • $19.99
  • 4 hours of video content
Learn how to draw near to God as you mature in Christian life.

In this course you will learn how to experience God's presence as you mature in the Christian life. You will not only become familiar with how God grows us, but will also engage your personal experiences as you learn from Dr. John Coe, the Director of the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Biola University.
Additionally, you will receive training in prayer so that you can experience what Dr. Coe teaches regarding the mature Christian life.

Course Author

Founder, Institute for Spiritual Formation John Coe

Dr. John H. Coe is a specialist in the philosophical and theological foundation of the integration of faith and learning. His research focuses on understanding the nature of spiritual and psychological health, the history of spirituality, the work of the Holy Spirit in personal change and the interface between psychology, spirituality, and philosophy. A particular interest is in exploring approaches to spiritual direction as a compliment to Christian psychotherapy.

Dr. Coe is also the Founder of the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Biola University.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long will it take for me to complete this course?

    Each lesson is designed to take approximately 1-2 hours, depending on how deeply you engage the reflection and discussion questions. Since this is a self-paced course, the time it will take you to complete it will depend on the speed with which you want to progress through the course.

  • Will I be able to interact with the professor(s) during the course?

    Since this course is designed as a self-paced experience, you will not have any interaction with the professor during the course.

  • Will I need to purchase any additional materials?

    No. The course contains everything you need to successfully complete the course. There are resources recommended at the end of the course that you are free to purchase if you wish to pursue further study on the course topic.

About the Provider

Institute for Spiritual Formation |
Biola University

The Institute for Spiritual Formation (ISF) is a Christian, evangelical, academic community within Biola University and Talbot School of Theology

We offer master's programs in Spiritual Formation & Soul Care and are dedicated to deepening the life of prayer and openness of the heart to God.
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John Coe teaching in a classroom.

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