Transformative Formation in Religious Life : Its Agents and Roles / Roibok Biam.

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Table of Contents
CERTIFICATE .....................................................................................................III
DECLARATION...................................................................................................IV
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT...................................................................................... V
TABLE OF CONTENTS.………………………………………………………….VI
GENERAL INTRODUCTION ............................................................................... 1
CHAPTER ONE
THE MEANING AND DIFFERENT DIMENSIONS OF
FORMATION
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 The Meaning and Related Concepts ............................................................................... 5
1.1.1. Formation and Transformation............................................................................... 6
1.1.2 Formation as Imitation of Christ.............................................................................. 7
1.1.3 The Relationship between Formation and Transformation ........................................... 8
1.1.4 Deeper Implications of Transformation................................................................... 11
1.2 Aims and Purpose of Formation .................................................................................. 12
1.3 Characteristics of Formation in Religious Life ................................................................ 13
1.3.1 A Faith Journey .................................................................................................. 13
1.3.2 A Dynamic Process.............................................................................................. 14
1.3.3 A Dialogical Process............................................................................................. 15
1.3.4 Formation as Growth........................................................................................... 16
1.3.5 Formation as Integration ...................................................................................... 17
1.3.6 Formation as Forming Christ Self .......................................................................... 19
1.3.7 Formation as Enlightenment ................................................................................. 20
1.3.8 Formation as Shepherding .................................................................................... 20
1.3.9 Formation as Accompaniment ............................................................................... 21
1.3.10 Formation as Responsibility and Commitment........................................................ 22
1.3.11 Formation as Mystery......................................................................................... 23
Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 24
CHAPTER TWO
TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY IN THE HOLY BIBLE
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 25
2.1 Formation and Vocation in the Old Testament ................................................................ 25
2.1.1 Formative Journey of Abraham............................................................................. 25
2.1.2 Vocation and Formation of Samuel......................................................................... 27
2.1.3 Formative Dynamics in the Life of David................................................................. 29
2.1.4 Formative Journey of Jeremiah ............................................................................. 31
2.2 Formation of the People of Israel................................................................................. 32
2.2.1 Called out of Bondage .......................................................................................... 33
2.2.2 The Divine Initiative and Election .......................................................................... 33
2.2.3 Formative Experience in the Desert........................................................................ 34
2.2.4 Acquiring a New Identity...................................................................................... 36
2.3 Formation in the Gospels........................................................................................... 37
2.3.1 Formation Programme of Jesus ............................................................................. 37
2.3.2 Formation by Word and Example .......................................................................... 42
2.3.3 Forming for the Mission ....................................................................................... 47
Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 48
CHAPTER THREE
THE ROLE OF DIFFERENT AGENTS AND FACTORS IN THE
PROCESS OF TRANSFORMAION
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 50
3.1 The Trinity: The Prime Agent of Formation ................................................................... 50
3.1.2 Through the Spirit............................................................................................... 52
3.1.3 Into the Image of the Son ...................................................................................... 56
3.2 Human Agents of Formation ...................................................................................... 60
3.2.1 Formee’s Role and Responsibilities......................................................................... 61
3.2.2 The Formator’s Role ............................................................................................ 64
3.2.3 The Need of Formative Community ........................................................................ 67
3.3 Seminary System and Structures in Formation................................................................ 71
3.3.1 The Role of the Rector or Superior ......................................................................... 71
3.3.2 The Roles of the Professors.................................................................................... 71
3.3.3 The Role of the Spiritual Directors ......................................................................... 72
3.3.4 The Role of the Family and the Pastoral Community ................................................. 72
3.4 Role of Positive Attitudes and Values........................................................................... 73
3.4.1 Strengths in Spiritual Formation............................................................................ 73
3.4.2 Facilitating in Depth Motivation ............................................................................ 74
3.4.3 Greater Internalization......................................................................................... 75
3.4.5 Emotional Maturity ............................................................................................. 75
3.4.6 Psycho-Sexual Integration..................................................................................... 76
3.4.7 Familial Ambience............................................................................................... 76
3.4.8 Personal Option for God....................................................................................... 77
Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 79
GENERAL CONCLUSION.................................................................................. 80
BIBLIOGRAPHY ........................................................................................................ 83