MOOC COURSE

Introduction to Spiritual Theology

Understanding spiritual life as a journey towards union with God

An introductory pathway to explore the foundations, method and sources of Spiritual Theology and understand growth in Christian life.

100% online

150 €

3 months

Italian

1 ECTS

Why choose this course

Understanding Christian spiritual life

From baptismal life to union with God

Spiritual Theology studies Christian experience and the journey through which a person grows in their relationship with God.

The course presents its foundations, method and sources, starting from the spiritual life that begins in Baptism and develops through the action of the Holy Spirit.

Spiritual life is a progressive journey of growth towards an ever deeper union with God.

Who it is for

This pathway is designed for you if…

You wish to deepen your spiritual life

You want to better understand its foundations and meaning within Christian life.

You study theology or religious studies

You seek a structured introduction to Spiritual Theology as a theological discipline and to its main areas of study.

You work in formation or pastoral ministry

You want to acquire useful conceptual tools to understand and accompany processes of spiritual growth.

You want to study flexibly

You seek a fully online pathway that you can access independently and organise at your own pace.

Course programme

A pathway in three units

Unit 1

Spiritual Theology as a theological discipline

The first unit introduces Spiritual Theology as a theological discipline.

By the end, you will understand its purpose, subject matter, method and main sources, distinguishing primary from secondary sources.

Unit 2

Christian life as an existential journey

The second unit explores Christian life as a personal journey towards union with God in the Holy Spirit, beginning in Baptism and lived uniquely according to each person’s path.

Unit 3

The Christian’s journey of growth

The third unit presents the fundamental stages of the baptised person’s human and spiritual growth.

By the end, you will be able to recognise the essential characteristics of this journey, oriented towards living through Christ, with Christ and in Christ.

Methodology

An independent, clear and progressive pathway

The course takes place entirely online through Canvas and can be followed at your own pace during the three months of access.

Video lessons, transcripts, concise presentations and tests progressively guide students in understanding the content and allow them to monitor their learning progress.

The three units form a progressive pathway: from the foundations of the discipline to understanding Christian life and its journey of growth.

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The professor

Prof. Angela Tagliafico

Upon completing the pathway

Earn 1 ECTS credit

After completing the three units and passing the final assessment, you will receive the certificate of recognition issued by the Faculty of Theology, awarding 1 ECTS credit.

The pathway involves a total workload of 24 hours, divided between video lessons, independent study, teaching materials and assessment activities.

Explore the journey of Christian spiritual life

Discover the foundations of Spiritual Theology and understand how Christian life, beginning in Baptism and guided by the Holy Spirit, can become a progressive journey of growth and union with God.

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