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Archived Version 2021 - 2022
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Description The purpose of this module is to study Christian Spirituality. This includes examining prayer and spirituality in the Scriptures, in particular in the book of Psalms. An overview of the history of Christian Spirituality is presented. The tight connection between prayer and the mystical theology tradition is explored. A consideration of Trinitarian Spirituality is central to this module. It also investigates spiritualities found in other religious traditions and philosophies, and explores how these relate to Christian spirituality. In this module students develop knowledge and skills in the history and theology of the practices of Christian prayer, meditation, and contemplation. Students will participate in the following learning activities – [a] weekly lectures on the history and theology and practice of spirituality, [b] weekly practice of various methods of meditation, [c] class discussion of these practices and the theory behind them, [d] keeping a weekly personal reflective journal, and [e] completing an essay displaying critical understanding of the key concepts and themes in Christian Spirituality. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. 1. Engage with the sources, beliefs and practices which have defined Christianity, making guided use of primary and secondary documentation. 2. 2. Critically reflect on and engage with the rich Christian mystical tradition. 3. 3. Initiate and structure a dialogue between contemporary life experience and the Christian traditions of prayer, meditation, and contemplation. 4. 4. Critically appreciate and appraise how Christian traditions of Spirituality are related to those found in other religious and philosophical traditions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Spirituality as grounded in philosophy and anthropologyFoundations of Spirituality in Christian Scripture and FaithPraying with scriptureHistory of Christian SpiritualitySpirituality and Sacrament/Liturgy/WorshipVocal and Imaginative/Mental PrayerLectio Divina – spiritual readingIgnatian Spirituality – The ExamenJohn Main’s ‘Christian Meditation’ – a mantra approachMindfulness and other Modern TrendsChristian Spirituality and Spirituality in other Religions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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