Essay On Transformative Learning

The purpose of this paper is to examine the transformative learning process and how it has assisted in shaping and developing my spiritual formation. In order to effectively understand the role this process played in cultivating my spiritual formation, we must first have a clear understanding of the meanings of "transformative learning" and "spiritual formation." Transformative learning is a three dimensional process that includes the psychological, convictional, and behavioral elements of one's self. Spiritual formation as presented by Dr. Robinson is defined as a process by which we seek to cultivate a relationship with God, allowing God to become manifest in our lives. It becomes a reality in our lives when we come into the realization that we need God in our lives and we therefore seek to be transformed into the image of Christ. It is a time when the Holy Spirit works within us to cause us to make moral decisions, treat people fairly, do good for humanity and the creation, and to be at peace with the world.
Subsequently, all of these things assist in shaping us as individuals. Cranton and Taylor states that, "transformative learning theory is based on the notion that we interpret our experiences in our own way, and that how we see the world is a result of our perceptions of our experiences. Transformative learning is a process of examining, questioning and revising those perceptions (Cranton and Taylor, 5). As I examine my spiritual formation, I reflect on the psychological, convictional, and behavioral elements of my life. The psychological element of this process deals with understanding the changes I have experienced over the years. As a child and young adult, I grew up in a Christian home and Christ was the center of my family