Curriculum
Courses:
- SF860 Spiritual Exercises Practicum I
- SF870 Spiritual Exercises Practicum II
Program content/themes include (but are not limited to):
- Development, text, structure, and dynamics of the Spiritual Exercises
- Historical, theological, biblical foundations of the Spiritual Exercises
- Resonance between the Spiritual Exercises and the Evangelical tradition
- Deepening of reflective and compassionate listening
- Discernment dynamics
- Understanding, practice, and guidance of the many forms of prayer included in the Spiritual Exercises
- The role of the imagination in religious/spiritual prayer and experience
- Preparation and care of the one directing the Spiritual Exercises
- Choosing and preparing another to receive the Spiritual Exercises
- Tailoring the Spiritual Exercises for the individual directee
- Identification and strategies to resolve common issues/problems for those giving and receiving the Spiritual Exercises