Writings of Francis and Clare (DS1302C)

Undergraduate, 18.0 points

Content

A study of the nature, content, and spiritual theology of the foundational texts of the Franciscan movement according to the latest critical research. The texts will be studied within the context of the development of the Franciscan movement and the religious trends of the thirteenth century. Particular themes will be identified as being integral to an understanding of the Franciscan charism and their relevance to contemporary Franciscan experience.

Unit code: DS1302C

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1

Unit discipline: Spirituality

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: Catholic Theological College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Demonstrate knowledge of the tradition, history and the corpus of writings attributed to Francis of Assisi and Clare of Assisi
2.

Articulate the significance, content and value of the writings of Francis of Assisi and Clare of Assisi for life and ministry
3.

Demonstrate an understanding of selected texts of Francis of Assisi and Clare of Assisi
4.

Identify particular themes in Francis of Assisi and Clare of Assisi’s theological and mystical thought as expressed in their writings

Pedagogy

Lectures, seminars/tutorials

Indicative Bibliography

  • Armstrong, Regis J., ed. The Lady, Clare of Assisi: Early Documents. Rev. ed. New York: New City Press, 2006. (recommended for purchase)
  • Armstrong, Regis J., J. Wayne Hellmann, and William J. Short, eds. The Saint. Vol. 1 of Francis of Assisi: Early Documents. New York: New City Press, 1999. (recommended for purchase)
  • Fleming, John V. An Introduction to the Franciscan Literature of the Middle Ages. Chicago: Franciscan Herald Press, 1977.
  • Hammond, Jay M., ed. Francis of Assisi: History, Hagiography and Hermeneutics in the Early Documents. Hyde Park: New City Press, 2004.
  • Lapsanksi, Duane V. Evangelical Perfection: An Historical Examination of the Concept in the Early Franciscan Sources. St Bonaventure: Franciscan Institute, 1977.
  • Matura, Thaddee. Francis of Assisi: The Message in His Writings. Translated by Paul Barrett. Edited by Roberta A. McKelvie and Daria Mitchell. Rev. ed. St Bonaventure: Franciscan Institute, 2004.
  • Peterson, Ingrid J. Clare of Assisi: A Biographical Study. Quincy: Franciscan Press, 1993.
  • Rusconi, Roberto. Francis of Assisi in the Sources and Writings. Translated by Nancy Celaschi. St. Bonaventure: Franciscan Institute Publication, 2008.
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2015

Unit record last updated: 2021-09-21 15:10:08 +1000