HST 301 St. Francis: Life and Charism

introduces the life of St. Francis through select writings of his Medieval biographers and examines his life within the social, political, and religious context of his time. The course explores his unique vision of life and the development of the Franciscan movement and the spirituality of the first, second and third order traditions up to the death of St. Bonaventure. Special consideration will be given to the Rule of the Third Order, the charism that inspired it, and the spirituality that it fosters.  Cross-listed with THE 301

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

THE 301