Ignatian Discernment

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Taught by JST. This course offers in-depth studies of Ignatian discernment, how it is found in the foundational documents of the Society of Jesus, namely, the Spiritual Exercises, the Spiritual Diary, the Constitutions of the Society of Jesus, and some of Ignatius' letters; how it is interpreted and understood both by Ignatius' contemporaries and scholars of contemporary time. Particularly, the course will explore in depth the Rules of Discernment of the First and Second Week found in the Spiritual Exercises [Ej 313 - 336]. Students investigate the personal and ministerial applications of Ignatian discernment through case studies, classroom discussions, 3 short reflection papers (2 - 3 pages), and a final research project (15 - 20 pages). Format is seminar and lecture. [Experience with the Spiritual Exercises; Faculty Consent required; 15 max enrollment; Auditors with Faculty permission].