Course Introduction
A Rule for Life is a collection of guidelines for living. It can also be called a Way of Life. It is an intentional, conscious plan to keep God at the center of everything we do.
The first example of a Christian Rule of Life came from the Desert Fathers, a monastic community of mystics living in Egypt around the third century A.D. The most well-known rule is the rule of St. Benedict, written fifteen hundred years ago, which he created to help his community of monks translate their faith into the habits and rhythms of their shared daily life.
You don't need to have a monastic lifestyle to benefit from this practice. Learn how to craft a rule of life with prayer and discernment, in partnership with God, as you consider the way God made you and the values God has inscribed upon your heart. What an excellent way to start the new year!
Free? Yes. In keeping with Eden Spiritual Care's mission of making spiritual formation opportunities widely accessible, classes are funded entirely by generous donor contributions so you can take classes at no charge! If you would like to make a donation to help fund future classes, you are welcome to do so, but there is absolutely no expectation that you will. Suggested donation to provide space for one person in a future class is $150.
What to expect
This online course requires approximately 1 to 2 hours of reflection and learning activities each week:
Your take-aways
Who this is for
This intro-level course is open to anyone ages 18 and up!
Course Requirements
Questions? Comments?
A Rule for Life is a collection of guidelines for living. It can also be called a Way of Life. It is an intentional, conscious plan to keep God at the center of everything we do.
The first example of a Christian Rule of Life came from the Desert Fathers, a monastic community of mystics living in Egypt around the third century A.D. The most well-known rule is the rule of St. Benedict, written fifteen hundred years ago, which he created to help his community of monks translate their faith into the habits and rhythms of their shared daily life.
You don't need to have a monastic lifestyle to benefit from this practice. Learn how to craft a rule of life with prayer and discernment, in partnership with God, as you consider the way God made you and the values God has inscribed upon your heart. What an excellent way to start the new year!
Free? Yes. In keeping with Eden Spiritual Care's mission of making spiritual formation opportunities widely accessible, classes are funded entirely by generous donor contributions so you can take classes at no charge! If you would like to make a donation to help fund future classes, you are welcome to do so, but there is absolutely no expectation that you will. Suggested donation to provide space for one person in a future class is $150.
- Dates: TBA (please check back)
- Weekly 1-hour group session by Zoom: TBA
- Registration is closed. Please email us if you would like to hear when this class is offered again.
What to expect
This online course requires approximately 1 to 2 hours of reflection and learning activities each week:
- Weekly exercises to help you create a personal Rule of Life through prayer and reflection.
- Work each week on your Rule of Life to complete it by the end of class.
- Discover creative examples of Rule of Life documents.
- Read articles chosen by the instructor.
Your take-aways
- Develop an understanding of the use of a Rule of Life.
- Learn the difference between resolutions and a Rule of Life.
- Become intentional about how you live out your faith.
- Learn to align your priorities with your commitment to Jesus.
- Simplify your spiritual rhythm and habits.
- Commit to new practices.
Who this is for
This intro-level course is open to anyone ages 18 and up!
- Individuals across the faith spectrum. The class will have a Christian bent to it, but the principles can be applied to a rule of life for those who do not have a religious practice.
- Still not convinced this is a class for you? Read more here.
Course Requirements
- Internet access with enough bandwidth that you are able to stream videos smoothly
- Access to a web device with a camera and microphone for video conferencing
- Ability to read, write, and speak in English
Questions? Comments?
About the Instructor
Chelle Miller, MA
Eden Spiritual Care Spiritual Director
Chelle is a parenting educator at the University of Nevada Extension, though her first love is spiritual formation. She graduated in 2022 from Portland Seminary with a Masters in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship. She is also a spiritual director and gained her certificate from the Renewing Life Center of Las Vegas. Her experience in small group development and building community has shaped her views on God’s love. Chelle and her husband of over 43 years, Dave, are based in Henderson, Nevada, and have one grown son. She loves travel, reading, and movies.
