Historical Foundations/Spirituality (GRSP 500)

Term: 2009-2010 Fall Term

Faculty

Cathy T Nerney SSJShow MyInfo popup for Cathy T Nerney SSJ

nerneyc@chc.edu

Description

This course introduces students to Christian spiritual traditions from historical as well as spiritual perspectives. It aims to deepen the capacity of students to situate and understand texts historically in order to interpret them spiritually. Students will probe and ponder the dynamics of history, the nature of spirituality and the role of the interpreter in their study of classic texts, spiritual movements and masters within the Christian tradition.