Ignatian Mysticism in the World - Reconciliation and Transitional Justice After a Secular Age
College: Regis College
Instructor(s): Rixon, Gordon A.
Basic degree students enrol in RGT3940HY
Course Code: 
RGT6940HY
Semester: 
Full-year
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.

Pre-Requisites Currently Offered Next Scheduled Previously Offered Scheduling Information
Summer 2023
Winter 2022
Start Time: 
16:00
End Time: 
18:00
Hours per Week: 
Intensive
Schedule: 
Irregular
Begin Date: 
Thursday, June 29, 2023 to Monday, July 17, 2023
Minimum: 
10
Maximum: 
20
Enrolment Notes: 
Max Number includes BD and Graduate Students. Last day to add: 28-Jun-23, Last day to drop: 05-Jul-23
Schedule Notes: 
Two additional tutorials for 6000-level. Course Dates: June 29, July 5, 7, 10, 12 and 14, 2023
Teaching Method: 
Seminars
Tutorial
Workshop
Readings
Means of Evaluation: 
Class Participation
Reflection Paper
Research Paper
Book Review