Knowing Yourself
Course Description:
Where in the Bible does it say to know yourself? What does self-awareness have to do with serving God effectively? How can Christians gain self-knowledge without becoming too self-focused or narcissistic? What are the advantages of being able to think both biblically and culturally about one's own self-knowledge? In this course, students will be challenged and supported in their quest to be self-aware, so that they can be more Christ-like overall.
Key Questions To Be Explored:
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Who am I? Who will I become if I continue in my current patterns of living?
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What biases do I have? What pains am I reacting to most? What are my blind spots?
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How easy am I to talk to openly? How receptive am I to genuine correction?
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What are my best character strengths and worst weaknesses during this season of my life?
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How can I wisely adjust my ways in this culture, so as to share God's love more fully?