The lgnatian Theology of Religious Life
College: Regis College
Instructor(s): Mongeau, Gilles M.
Graduate degree students enrol in RGT6507HS
Course Code: 
RGT3507HS
Semester: 
Second Semester
Section: 
0101
Online: 
No
Credits: 
One Credit
Location: 
Toronto (St George Campus)
Description: 

A close reading of the foundational texts of the following lgnatian religious communities: the Society of Jesus, the Sisters of Saint Joseph, the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Faithful Companions of Jesus, and the Xavieres Missionaries of Christ Jesus. Through a comparative study of constitutions, spiritual writings of the founders and their correspondece, we will bring to light key elements that characterize the ignatian theology of religious life: understanding of mission and ministry; purpose and structures of community living; theology of governance; theology of the vows; anthropology and soteriology; understanding of Christ and of God. Methodological questions of historical and cultural context, exegesis, and theological interpretation of spiritual and canonical texts will also be addressed.

Pre-Requisites Currently Offered Next Scheduled Previously Offered Scheduling Information
Winter 2018
Winter 2016
Start Time: 
14:00
End Time: 
16:00
Hours per Week: 
2
Schedule: 
Thu
Crosslisted to (1): 
Pastoral Thelology
Minimum: 
5
Maximum: 
16
Teaching Method: 
Lectures
Seminars