One rail is the Christian tradition. The other is the collective experience of the groups' members. The rails are linked by fence posts which represent the seminar sessions where life and study meet. The fence is grounded in the soil of regular worship which is vital to the life of the group. Study - Students are given weekly lesson assignments to study with the help of resource guides.
Students are responsible for setting their own learning goals.
They spend between two and four hours in study and preparation each week. In the seminars students have an opportunity to share their insights and discoveries as well as to discuss questions which the study materials raise for them. Reflection - Through discussion and guided reflection, the seminars furnish an opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of the reading materials. More important is the development of skills in theological reflection. The goal is that students learn to think theologically.