This course is an integration of theology and life in prayers, asceticism and work, which give deeper meaning to ones understanding and practice of spirituality relevant to contemporary times and the Philippine and Asian situation. This course is about the spirituality of Henri Nouwen set against the background theme of spiritual journey. The main focus will be threefold: Nouwens integrated journey, his tensional and imperfect spirituality, and his integrated ministry. First, the course provides a synthesis of Nouwens holistic approach to the nature of the inward, outward, and upward spiritual journey one that integrates spirituality, psychology, ministry, and theology together in a seamless fashion. Second, it is an exploration of Nouwens spirituality of imperfection which he embodied throughout his lived experience where the journey toward perfection is through the realities of tension and imperfection. Finally, it is an overview of Nouwens well-integrated ministry of soul care based upon his integrated yet imperfect spirituality.
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TMP 357
Christian Sanctity: Integration of Dogma, Spirituality and Life
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