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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
    |
    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 considers Dr. Renita Weems’ ideas on detachment and attachment in spiritual direction and formation. The second part of the lesson explores the generational spiritual foundation and the prayer traditions of African Americans through the writings of Dr. Harold Carter.

Lesson Objectives

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

  1. Explain how to detach from the cares of the world.
  2. Reflect on opportunities to deepen your personal and congregational prayer time with God.
  3. Assess prayer traditions within your family and denomination/congregation.