All Things Ignatian: Living and Learning in the Jesuit Trad
This course explores the founder of the Jesuits, St. Ignatius Loyola and considers his historical context and that of the Jesuits from Renaissance Europe to today. Second, the course will introduce "The Spiritual Exercises," a highly refined and adaptable method of prayer, contemplation and action. Finally, the course will examine Ignatian spirituality as a practical resource for addressing critical issues in the Church and world today.
Outcomes: Describe the life and history of Ignatius of Loyola and the Society of Jesus. Identify and explain the chief characteristics and major themes of Ignatian spirituality. Locate, analyze, and demonstrate Jesuit apostolate of scholarship and teaching; identify the global contribution to education, particularly to university life. Experience direct service.
This course explores the founder of the Jesuits, St. Ignatius Loyola and considers his historical context and that of the Jesuits from Renaissance Europe to today. Second, the course will introduce "The Spiritual Exercises," a highly refined and adaptable method of prayer, contemplation and action. Finally, the course will examine Ignatian spirituality as a practical resource for addressing critical issues in the Church and world today.
Outcomes: Describe the life and history of Ignatius of Loyola and the Society of Jesus. Identify and explain the chief characteristics and major themes of Ignatian spirituality. Locate, analyze, and demonstrate Jesuit apostolate of scholarship and teaching; identify the global contribution to education, particularly to university life. Experience direct service.
Engaged Learning
Catholic Studies
This class satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement in the Service Learning category.
This 3-unit experience, which satisfies Engaged Learning, Catholic Studies, and a Theology elective requirement, has three main components. First, it explores the founder of the Jesuits, St. Ignatius Loyola. The consideration of his historical context, life, and companions are primary sources for his personal and communal mission; and a focus on his writing introduces key spiritual and intellectual themes such as inner freedom, 'contemplation in action,' service to others, eloquentia perfecta, discernment of spirits, and 'finding God in all things,' themes that also constitute and inform the mission of Loyola University Chicago. Second, the course will introduce 'The Spiritual Exercises,' a highly refined and adaptable method of prayer that cultivates lives characterized by prayerful contemplation, love for others, and justice in the world. Finally, the course will examine Ignatian spirituality as a practical resource for addressing critical issues in the Church and world. Throughout the course we will address and discuss 'Ignatian' topics such as the vitality of theological reflection, scholarship, social and environmental justice, spirituality, the arts and imagination, engagement with culture (local and global), inter-religious dialogue, and the role of personal freedom of individuals to discern what their work might be for the "greater glory of God."
This class will meet in Hank Center, Cuneo 425.
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