Content

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: DS9099J

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

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Learning outcomes

1.

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 Exercisesa

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.

Pedagogy

Lectures, seminars, tutorials, facilitated interaction in small groups

Indicative Bibliography

  • Fleming, David L. Draw Me into your Friendship: The Spiritual Exercises. St. Louis, MO: Institute of Jesuit Sources, 1996. (recommended for purchase)
  • Ivens, Michael. Understanding the Spiritual Exercises. Surrey: Inigo Enterprises, 1998. (recommended for purchase)
  • Barry, W.A. Letting God Come Close: An Approach to the Spiritual Exercises. Chicago, IL: Loyola University Press, 2001.
  • Coleman, G. Walking with Inigo: A Commentary on the Autobiography of St. Ignatius. Gujarat: Gujarat Sahitya Prakash, 2001.
  • Fleming, D.L. Draw Me into your Friendship: The Spiritual Exercises. St. Louis, MO: Institute of Jesuit Sources, 1996.
  • Gallagher, Timothy M. The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living. New York: Crossroad Pub. Co., 2005.
  • Munitiz, Joseph A., Philip Endean, and Ignatius. Personal Writings: Reminiscences, Spiritual Diary, Select Letters Including the Text of the Spiritual Exercises. Penguin Classics. London: Penguin Books, 1996.
  • Tylenda, J. A Pilgrim’s Journey: The Autobiography of St. Ignatius Loyola. Rev. ed. San Francisco, CA: Ignatius Press, 2001.
  • Aschenbrenner, G.A. Stretched for Greater Glory, What to Expect from the Spiritual Exercises, Chicago: Loyola Press, 2004.
  • Dyckman, K. et al, The Spiritual Exercises Reclaimed: Uncovering Liberating Possibilities for Women. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 2001.
  • Green, T.H. Weeds Among the Wheat: Discernment - Where Prayer and Action Meet. Notre Dame, IN: Ave Maria Press, 1990.
  • Lonsdale, D. Dance to the Music of the Spirit: The Art of Discernment. London: Darton, Longman, Todd, 1992.
  • Tetlow, J.A. The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola – With Commentary. New York: Crossroad Publishing Company, 1992.
  • Williams, M. The Gift of Spiritual Intimacy Following the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius. Ottawa: Novalis, 2009.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
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
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 10 Sep, 2018

Unit record last updated: 2022-10-04 11:21:39 +1100