Soulful Sleeping: Slumber Better in Faith

Taught by Professor Henry Reyenga with information from the Sleep Foundation

Sleep is an important part of God’s design for human life, yet it is often overlooked as an area of Christian growth. Soulful Sleeping: Slumber Better in Faith is a practical Christian Growth Mini-Course that explores how faith, spiritual habits, and healthy sleep practices can work together to support better rest.

Participants will consider biblical perspectives on rest alongside helpful insights from sleep research and develop practical habits for approaching sleep with greater peace, wisdom, and intentionality.

Outcomes

By completing this Mini-Course, participants will:

1. Explore sleep and rest as part of God’s design for human life.

2. Understand connections between spiritual well-being and healthy sleep.

3. Develop practical routines and habits that support restful sleep.

4. Recognize how anxiety, bitterness, and other concerns can affect rest.

5. Create a more sleep-supportive environment and bedtime routine.

6. Develop a personal plan for improving sleep with faith and intentionality.

Requirements

Participants will complete assigned videos, readings, accountability quizzes, discussion forums, and a final reflection assignment.

Grading and Completion

Pass/Fail System: A course average of 60% or higher is required to successfully complete the Mini-Course.