Introduction to Christian Meditation

A practical way to Christian life

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What this course is about

The Introduction to Christian Meditation course is a training program that seeks to restore to the modern believer disciplines, practices, and a way of life that cultivate a deep and experiential relationship with God.

It aims to equip believers with practical tools to establish government over the inner life and build an atmosphere capable of hosting the presence of God.

Start Date: 7th Feb 2026

Duration: 16 weeks. Every Saturday, 7pm WAT

Platform: Zoom

El Shakar Ideh

Why this course matters

In an attention-economy age, where the world is deliberately engineered to capture, fracture, and monetize human attention, the inner life of the believer is under constant assault.

If a person is formed by what they continually behold, learning to rightly steward our attention is no longer optional but necessary to spiritual survival. This course will teach you how to:

Understand what meditation is from a Christian and Biblical point of view.

Learn the diverse methods by which the saints and patriarchs of old cultivated a deep and experiential relationship with God.

Discipline a mind that is restless and prone to distraction.

Cultivate both your inner life and external environment to become conducive for divine encounter.

Carry the discipline of meditation beyond prayer and into your work, relationships, and daily decisions.

Portrait of a student from the graduation ceremony of the workplace altar, another course we do
Portrait of a student receiving their certificate from our teacher at the graduation ceremony of the workplace altar
Students from the graduation ceremony of the workplace altar, another course we do
Portrait of a student from the graduation ceremony of the workplace altar, another course we do
Portrait of a student from the graduation ceremony of the workplace altar, another course we do
Portrait of a student from the graduation ceremony of the workplace altar, another course we do
Students from the graduation ceremony of the workplace altar, another course we do
Portrait of a student from the graduation ceremony of the workplace altar, another course we do
Portrait of a student receiving their certificate from our teacher at the graduation ceremony of the workplace altar
Students from the graduation ceremony of the workplace altar, another course we do
Portrait of a student from the graduation ceremony of the workplace altar, another course we do
Portrait of a student from the graduation ceremony of the workplace altar, another course we do

Some of the topics we'll cover:

01
What Meditation Is (and What It Is Not)

A precise and corrective definition of Christian meditation, restoring it from cultural confusion to its rightful place in the Christian life.

02
The Power of imagination

Recovering imagination as a God-given faculty for faith, vision, and beholding unseen realities, as practiced by the fathers of old.

03
Meditation and prayer

Understanding the difference between meditation and prayer and how they walk in hand with each other.

04
Meditation and scripture

Learning how scripture was used by the saints as a tuning instrument for the heart and a doorway into the presence of God.

05
Forms of meditation

Identifying the various methods of spiritual engagement used by prophets, patriarchs, and the early church, and when each is applied.

06
The inner life

Learning the structure of our inner anatomy, understanding the nature of our thoughts and emotions and the role they play in communing with God.

07
Meditation and culture

Understanding how culture, temperament, and inner wiring shape the soul’s natural pathways of attention, and why some methods of spiritual engagement work for some and fail for others.

Course requirements

Commitment to attending weekly meetings on Saturdays from 7pm WAT.

Access to internet as classes will be held live on Zoom.

Completion of weekly assignments throughout the duration of course

Frequently Asked Questions

We know that you may have questions, so we've taken the time to answer some of the most pressing questions we've received over the last editions

How much is this course?

We don’t fix a price on our courses because we never want money to be an obstacle to spiritual learning; however, every student is required to give according to their capacity in order to complete registration.

Are classes recorded?

Yes, all live classes are recorded and uploaded in a student's drive to accomodate students across various time zones.

How do I get admitted?

Once you click the registration link below, you will be redirected to the registration page.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes, all students who meet all requirements of the program will be awarded a certificate of completion upon the conclusion of the course.

Is this course biblical?

Yes. This course is rooted in scripture and historic Christian spiritual disciplines.

Do you still have questions?

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