PMIN 4385 Catholic Spiritual Traditions: The Faith Prayed

This course provides an exposure to the rich, multicultural spiritual traditions of Catholicism. The primary goal is to introduce students to various examples of spirituality and modes of prayer throughout the Church's history. These include the spiritualities of religious orders such as the Benedictines, the Franciscans, and the Carmelites. The course will also review the works of St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. John of the Cross and St. Theresa of Avila, St. Francis de Sales, and other more contemporary authors.