This unit will provide an in-depth study of the key meditations of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius and his Rules for the Discernment of Spirits from a director’s viewpoint. It will enhance a student’s understanding of the essential elements in the art of giving the Exercises.
Unit code: DS9091J
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Spirituality
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Jesuit College of Spirituality
Show when this unit is running1. | Critically reflect on the key meditations of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius and his Rules for the Discernment of Spirits |
2. | Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the essential elements in the Exercises; |
3. | Identify and evaluate the role that each of the key meditations plays in preparing the Exercitant for the Election in the Second Week of the Exercises |
4. | Appraise the interplay between the Rules for Discernment of Spirits and the Election; |
5. | Articulate and analyse the key knowledge required for the giving of the Spiritual Exercises. |
Lectures, seminars, tutorials, facilitated interaction in small groups.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Book Review | 1000 word Review of literature |
1000 | 20.0 |
Essay | 4000-word integrative essay |
4000 | 60.0 |
Forum | Engagement with and contribution to online forums equivalent to 1000 words. |
1000 | 20.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 4 Aug, 2018
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-04 11:21:33 +1100