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Soul Care in African American Practice

  1. Lesson One
    Introduction
    5 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  2. Lesson Two
    Prayer and Lectio Divina in African American Practice
    9 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    Spiritual Direction and Soul Care in African American Practice
    9 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    Soul Care in the Civil Rights Movement
    9 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  5. Lesson Five
    Detachment and Attachment in the African American Practice
    9 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  6. Lesson Six
    Prayer in the African American Practice
    8 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  7. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    4 Activities

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Lesson Overview

In this lesson, Dr. Peacock reflects on the role of soul care in the lives of civil rights leaders. She explores how spiritual disciplines help us focus on drawing closer to God, taking a moment to speak to and hear from Him, and remaining firm in our resolve for change.

Lesson Objectives

When you complete this lesson, you should be able to:

  1. Identify how prayer, meditation, and contemplation strengthen us internally and communally.  
  2. Demonstrate how the disciplines of soul care position us to advance social justice. 
  3. Practice meditation and contemplation on your own or in a spiritual group.