UNCP 4618 The Wayfinder's Journey: Nature, Vocation, and Ignation Spirituallity

The Wayfinders Journey is an interdisciplinary Capstone course rooted in Jesuit principles that invites students to explore the intersection of nature, vocation, and spiritual discernment. Through immersive outdoor experiences, Ignatian reflection, and community dialogue, students will engage in a process of deep listeningto the land, to others, and to themselvesas they navigate lifes next steps beyond BC. Drawing on ecological wisdom, contemplative practices, and themes of justice and purpose, the course fosters holistic meaning-making during a formative life transition. Students will practice wayfinding as a metaphor for vocational discernment and spiritual orientation. Over the course of the semester, they will build a Capstone Portfolio that integrates personal insights with academic learning and prepares them to live as compassionate, reflective, and purposeful leaders in a complex and interconnected world.