School of Waiting on God
Degree in Waiting on God (30 credits)
The School of Waiting on God is designed to teach students the discipline, trust, and spiritual growth that emerge from waiting on God's timing and guidance. Each of the ten courses is 10 weeks in duration and includes structured reading, bibliographies, assignments, applications, and a final project.
Courses
WOG001: The Theology of Waiting on God (3 credits)
Understand the biblical foundation of waiting on God and its significance in spiritual life. Develop a personal devotional plan for practicing waiting on God.
WOG002: Biblical Examples of Waiting (3 credits)
Study key biblical characters who exemplified waiting on God. Learn lessons from their lives and apply them to personal spiritual growth.
WOG003: Patience and Trust in Waiting (3 credits)
Explore how patience and trust are essential elements of waiting. Develop a spiritual growth plan that emphasizes these virtues.
WOG004: Surrendering Control (3 credits)
Discover the role of surrender in waiting on God. Practice daily prayers of surrender, seeking alignment with God's will.
WOG005: Listening While Waiting (3 credits)
Enhance your ability to hear God's voice during waiting periods. Engage in listening to prayer as a regular spiritual discipline.
WOG006: Waiting through Trials (3 credits)
Understand the purpose of trials in waiting seasons, focusing on character development. Reflect on personal growth through current trials.
WOG007: Developing Hope While Waiting (3 credits)
Cultivate hope and expectation in long waiting periods. Establish a routine of hope-centered spiritual practices.
WOG008: Spiritual Growth through Waiting (3 credits)
Recognize how waiting produces spiritual maturity. Learn from mentors and journal spiritual lessons gained during waiting.
WOG009: Community Support during Waiting (3 credits)
Explore the role of community during waiting seasons. Organize prayer groups that support communal waiting on God.
WOG010: Living a Life of Trust and Surrender (3 credits)
Embrace a lifelong attitude of trust in God's timing. Develop a detailed personal plan for ongoing trust and surrender.