Santa Clara University

Description

• Examines historical and cultural expressions of Christian spirituality and issues related to contemporary spiritualities
• Preparing people to help renew the faith life of the community

Courses

The six required foundational course areas are:

• Fundamental Theology
• Christology
• Ethics
• Ecclesiology
• Hebrew Bible
• New Testament

The four required Spirituality core courses are:

• SPIR 230 Liturgical Spirituality
• SPIR 240 History of Western Christian Spirituality
• SPIR 242 Discernment and Christian Decision-Making
• SPIR 243 Psychological Issues in Spirituality

Advanced electives include a broad range of courses, such as:

• SPIR 241 The Scriptures and Spirituality
• SPIR 244 Spirituality and Ministry
• SPIR 245 Process of Transformation
• SPIR 246 Contemporary Issues in Spirituality
• SPIR 248 Prayer and Prayer Methods
• SPIR 251 Spirituality and Catholic Social Teaching
• SPIR 252 Spirituality Today
• SPIR 260 Art of Spiritual Direction
• SPIR 277 Ignatian Spirituality

Spirituality Advising Form (PDF)

Comprehensive Exams

• Required of all degree-status students
• Designed to help students organize and synthesize what they have learned
• Taken after all coursework is completed or during the last quarter of enrollment
• See Comprehensive Exams for further information.

Thesis Option

• For students who plan on pursuing doctoral studies
• A thesis does not act as a substitute for the comprehensive exam
• See Thesis Option for further information.