TMHC 8144 The Spiritual Theology of Ignatius of Loyola
Ignatius of Loyola (14911556), primary founder of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), produced the largest collection of writings of any sixteenth-century figure, excepting only Philip Melanchton (14971560). In this seminar course, students will examine the entire Ignatius corpus with regard to salient themes to assess their development over the course of Ignatius life and how they should be reinterpreted (or not) for twenty-first century Christians. This course is recommended for those intending advanced studies in Jesuit history and spirituality.
Course overview
- Department
- Theology and Ministry
- School
- STM
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- At least one year of graduate theology OR a previous class on Ignatian spirituality/Jesuit history.
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.93 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.79 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 2
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Barton Geger | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 7 of 9 |
| Spring 2024 | Barton Geger | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 7 of 7 |