We are called to honor God with our bodies and offer them as living sacrifices. This program invites students to explore what it means to practice holistic wellness through faith-based learning, reflection, and hands-on activities. It is also a culminating experience for students in the Health Ambassadors Cohort. The course will be interdisciplinary in focus but may pair with another course in the cohort progression to complement its content.
Credits: 2
Core: PER
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How can we honor God with our bodies?
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
鈥淒o you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you,
whom you received from God? You are not your own, you were bought at a price.
Therefore, honor God with your bodies.鈥
Romans 12:1
鈥淭herefore, I urge you brothers and sisters in view of God鈥檚 mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God 鈥 this is your true and proper
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Through practical steps to integrate wellness into daily life by looking at topics such as sleep, nutrition, exercise, movement, meaningful work, stress management, community, and social health, with Christ at the center of it all.
A Typical Day
Students will engage in active, experiential learning:
- Desert hikes
- Guided meal preparation workshops
- Nutrition sessions (including how to optimize a meal plan)
- Reflection and group discussions on faith and wellness
Accomodations
Students will be staying at an Airbnb house in Scottsdale. The house has facilities that students enjoy, such as a swimming pool, a golf green, and a pickleball court.
How to Apply:
- If you are part of the Health Cohort, apply to the Stewarding the Body Through Practice program on the .
- If you are outside the Health Cohort, apply through the Wellness in Arizona program on the .
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