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SUMMARY:Online Seminar | St. Francis of Assisi in the Footsteps of Christ
DESCRIPTION:The Lumen Christi Institute has designed this two-day seminar to introduce major themes and debates from the Catholic Church’s history to a wide online audience. It offers the opportunity to read primary sources in the context of a seminar-style discussion\, led by Catholic faculty.   \nSt Francis of Assisi was a ‘little poor man’ who casts a long shadow. His way of life\, sayings\, and adventures have inspired many and given rise to many interpretations of who Francis was. The myriad interpretations of St Francis gives rise to many questions: What motivated him? Why did he embrace poverty\, service\, and humility? What goals did he seek? This course will highlight St Francis’ relationship to the model and person of Christ\, including Francis’ direct obedience\, following the “footsteps” of Christ\, a special devotion to the Eucharist\, and even the celebration of Christmas. St Francis’ own words and the earliest account about him offer a window into these major themes and ideas. \nPreparatory materials will frame St Francis in the larger history of spiritual renunciation and poverty and his more immediate context in the twelfth-century reforms. The three sessions of the course will prioritize discussion of our readings in the tradition of Great Books style discussion. The sessions organize the many facets surrounding St Francis according to topics\, such as Living Poverty or Love of Nature. \n  \nSCHEDULE \nSession 1: Wednesday\, December 7 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. CST \nSession 2: Saturday\, December 10 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CST \nSession 3: Saturday\, December 10 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CST \nCOURSE DETAILS \nPreparation for the Course \nIn the great tradition of Great Books reading and Socratic discussion\, this online course prioritizes close engagement with the primary sources for St Francis’ life and thought. Online sessions will be most productive for all when students devote significant time to preparing for the course\, especially reading and annotating the texts in advance. \nPreparatory materials for the course include: \n\nReading Instructions on Topics (see Sessions and Topics below)\nVideo on Mechanics of Course\n2 Introductory Videos on Monastic\, Spiritual Tradition\, and on Italian\, economic\, and cultural contexts\nReadings taken from Francis of Assisi and pdfs\n\nSession 1: Wednesday\, December 7\, 6-7:30pm Central Standard Time \n\nEarly Life and Conversion\nEarly Followers and Papal Approval\n\nSession 2: Saturday\, December 10\, 10:30am-12:00pm Central Standard Time \n\nThe Footsteps of Christ\nLiving Poverty\nHumility and Service\n\nSession 3: Saturday\, December 10\, 1:30pm-3:00pm Central Standard Time \n\nLove of Nature\nChrist in Creation\n\nNOTE: Course Schedule and precise readings are liable to changes.
URL:https://lumenchristi.org/event/2022-12-two-day-online-seminar-st-francis-of-assisi-in-footsteps-of-christ-robert-porwoll/
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