CTCWritingsoffrancisandclare

Christopher Shorrock ofm conv	2008

A Study of the nature, content, and spiritual theology of the foundational texts of the Franciscan movement according to the latest critical research. The texts will be studied within the context of the development of the Franciscan movement, the religious trends of the thirteenth century. Particular themes will be identified as being integral to an understanding of the Franciscan charism and their relevance to contemporary Franciscan experience.

Prerequisites	DS125/225 is recommended
Requirements:	3 hours per week
Assessment:	first level	two 500 word exercises on assigned reading	20%
		one 2,000 word essay	50%
		one 1 hour written examination	30%
	second level	one 1,500 word critical review exercise	20%
		one 2,500 word essay	50%
		one 1 hour written examination	30%

Bibliography

Armstrong, R. J., ed. Clare of Assisi: Early Documents. St Bonaventure, NY: Franciscan Institute Publications, 1993.

Armstrong, R. J., et al., eds. Francis of Assisi: Early Documents. 3 vols. New York: New City Press, 1999-2001.

Fleming, J. V. An Introduction to the Franciscan Literature of the Middle Ages. Chicago: Franciscan Herald Press, 1977.

Hammond, J. M., ed. Francis of Assisi: History, Hagiography and Hermeneutics in the Early Documents. Hyde Park, NY: New City Press, 2004.

Iriarte, L. The Franciscan Calling. Chicago: Franciscan Herald Press, 1974.

Lapsanksi, D. V. Evangelical Perfection: An Historical Examination of the Concept in the Early Franciscan Sources. St Bonaventure, NY: Franciscan Institute Publications, 1977.

Matura, T. Francis of Assisi: The Message in His Writings. St Bonaventure, NY: Franciscan Institute Publications, 1997.

Nhuyen, N. V.-K. The Teacher of his Heart: Images of God in the Writings of St Francis of Assisi. St Bonaventure, NY: Franciscan Institute Publications, 1994.

Petersen, I. J. Clare of Assisi: A Biographical Study. Quincy, IL: Franciscan Press, 1993.

Short, W. Poverty and Joy: The Franciscan Tradition. London: Darton, Longman & Todd, 1999.

Writings of Francis and Clare