Ignatian Mysticism in the World - Reconciliation and Transitional Justice After a Secular Age

College Regis College
Instructor(s) Rixon, Gordon A.
Course Code RGT3940HS
NOTE: Graduate degree students enrol in RGT6940HS
Semester Second Semester
Section 6201
Online Yes
Credits One Credit
Location Online - Asynchronous
Description

This unit explores lgnatian mystical spirituality as a resource for the construction of religious narratives that contribute to intentional, social transformation in a post-secular context. Drawing principally on the lgnatian appropriation of monastic adaptation of rhetoric in the practice of mental prayer and the narrative theory of Paul Ricoeur, the course engages contemporary social theory to address issues of racism and other forms of systematic injustice. Students develop a transdisciplinary approach to ecological, social, cultural and ecclesial reconciliation. They also develop an understanding of the evolution of a religious and cultural recognition of the autonomous rights of indigenous peoples. Elements of recognition theory and transitional justice are introduced through a discussion of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Indian Residential Schools. Authors include: Marie Battiste, Judith Butler, Glen Sean Coulthard, Cynthia Crysdale, Nancy Fraser, Priscilla Hayner, Axel Honneth, Bernard Lonergan, Ronald Niezen, Paul Ricoeur, and Charles Taylor.

Schedule N/A
Start Time TBA
End Time TBA
Hours Per Week 2
Minimum Enrolment 10
Maximum Enrolment 15
Enrolment Notes

Max Number includes BD and Graduate Students

Schedule Notes

<p>asynchronous (i.e. pre-recorded) lectures and synchronous tutorials 1200-1400 Sat (Jan 8, 22, Feb 5, 19, Mar 5, 19). </p>

Teaching Method
Workshop
Seminars
Tutorial
Readings
Means of Evaluation
Class Participation
Reflection Paper
Research Paper
Book Review
Currently Offered Winter 2022