TMST7273 · Theology and Ministry
Clough School of Theology and Ministry
This course traces the origins and evolution of the Franciscan tradition by examining a variety of primary and secondary sources. The selected sources include the writings of Francis and Clare, various biographies and legends concerning their lives and legacies, along with noteworthy examples of spiritual writings and theological treatises rooted in the Franciscan charism. These diverse sources will be used as points of reference in the study of specific themes, values, attitudes and practices that characterize the Franciscan tradition. Special consideration will be given to contemporary sources that demonstrate the relevance of insights from the Franciscan tradition for todays world.
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Organization
4.7 / 5
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Challenge
4.6 / 5
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Attendance
4.8 / 5
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Assignments
4.9 / 5
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Weekly effort
~7
hours per week
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Fall 2024
1 sectionSummer 2022
1 section