Writings of Francis and Clare |
DS126/226
crosslisted as CH108/208
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| Christopher Shorrock ofm conv |
2013
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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 and 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 recommendedRequirements
3 hours per weekAssessment
| first level | one 1,000 word critical review | 20% |
| one 2,000 word essay | 50% | |
| one 1 hour written examination | 30% | |
| second level | one 1,500 word critical review | 20% |
| one 2,500 word essay | 50% | |
| one 1 hour written examination | 30% |
Required Texts
- Armstrong, Regis J., ed. The Lady, Clare of Assisi: Early Documents. Rev. ed. New York: New City, 2006.
- Armstrong, Regis J., J. Wayne Hellmann, and William J. Short, eds. Francis of Assisi: Early Documents: Vol. 1.: The Saint. New York: New City, 1999.
Bibliography
- Fleming, John V. An Introduction to the Franciscan Literature of the Middle Ages. Chicago: Franciscan Herald Press, 1977.
- Hammond, Jay M., ed. Francis of Assisi: History, Hagiography and Hermeneutics in the Early Documents. Hyde Park, NY: New City, 2004.
- Lapsanksi, Duane V. Evangelical Perfection: An Historical Examination of the Concept in the Early Franciscan Sources. St Bonaventure, NY: Franciscan Institute, 1977.
- Matura, Thaddee. Francis of Assisi: The Message in His Writings. Translated by Paul Barrett. Edited by Roberta A. McKelvie and Daria Mitchell. Rev. ed. St Bonaventure, NY: Franciscan Institute, 2004.
- Peterson, Ingrid J. Clare of Assisi: A Biographical Study. Quincy, IL: Franciscan, 1993.
- Rusconi, Roberto. Francis of Assisi in the Sources and Writings. Translated by Nancy Celaschi. St. Bonaventure, N.Y. Franciscan Institute Publication, 2008.
- Short, William J. Poverty and Joy: The Franciscan Tradition. London: Darton, Longman & Todd, 1999.