Fall 2007/Pasadena
SP512
Barsotti
SP512: INTRODUCCIÓN A LA ESPIRITUALIDAD CRISTIANA PARA LA IGLESIA LATINA
(Introduction to Christian Spirituality for the Latino Church). Catherine
M. Barsotti.
DESCRIPTION: This course provides an opportunity for further exploration,
through readings, discussion, and practice, of Christian spiritual theology and
practices to future leaders ministering within the Latino context. A diversity
of spiritualities found within Catholic and Protestant Latino churches will be
put into conversation with the various Christian traditions of spirituality
throughout the ages. Students will explore and practice a variety of spiritual
disciplines.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students completing this course will have demonstrated (1)
an increased understanding of the nature of spirituality; (2) an acquaintance
with the richness of traditions in Christian spirituality; (3) basic skills or
spiritual disciplines for developing and deepening an intimate relationship
with the triune God; and (4) the desire to be a leader who continually nurtures
his or her own life in the Spirit in the midst of ministry demands.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY: Lay leaders and clergy alike long for intimacy with
God, while at the same time there is much conversation about the nature of
spirituality. These factors take on a specific flavor/accent in Latino
communities. Those involved in ministry with and to this community must be able
to participate effectively in this conversation, guide others as they seek to
follow the spiritual way, as well as nurture their own spiritual health within
their ministry.
COURSE FORMAT: The class will meet weekly for a three-hour session, for a
mixture of lecture, discussion, media, and practice of spiritual disciplines.
Each student will also participate in a half-day retreat on Sat., Oct. 20 (8
a.m.-1 p.m.) and a Taizé service on Fri., Nov. 2 (6:30-9:30 p.m.).
REQUIRED READING: The six texts below and one book from the recommended
list are required.
- Barbosa de Sousa, Ricardo. Cuida tu corazón.
Kairós, 2005. (259 pp.)
- Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. Vida en comunidad. La Aurora, 1966. (122
pp.)
- Driver, Juan. Convivencia radical: Espiritualidad para el siglo 21.
Kairós, 2007. (85pp.)
- Foster, Richard. Alabanza a la disciplina. Editorial Betania, 1986.
(220 pp.)
- Roldan, Alberto. La espiritualidad que deseamos. Publicaciones
Alianza, 2003. (154 pp.)
- Smith, G. Seguir a Jesús: Dios nos invita a un discipulado
transformador. World Vision, 2001. (96 pp.)
RECOMMENDED READING: One book from the recommended list (student's choice) is
REQUIRED.
- Arenal, E. & A. Powell, eds. The Answer/La Respuesta, Sor
Juana Inez de la Cruz. Feminist Press, 1994.
- Chittister, Joan. Doce momentos en la vida de toda mujer.
Sígueme, 2004.
- __________. Doce pasos hacia la libertad interior. Sal Terrae,
2005.
- __________. Escuchar con el corazón. Sal Terrae, 2005.
- Foster, Richard & James Bryan Smith. Devocionales
Clásicos. Mundo Hispano, 2004.
- Galilea, Segundo. The Future of our Past. Ave Maria Press,
1985.
- Gutiérrez, Gustavo. Beber en su propio pozo. Sígueme,
1985.
- Masini, Mario. Lectio divina: Oración de hoy y de siempre.
Ediciones Mensajero, 2001.
- Molinos, Miguel de. Guía Espiritual. Alianza, 1989.
- Larrañaga, Ignacio. Muéstrame tu rostro: Hacia la
intimidad con Dios. Paulinas, 2000.
- Nouwen, Henri. "Tu eres mi amado": La vida espiritual en un mundo
secular. PPC, 2000.
- Segura, H. Más allá de la utopía: Liderazgo de
servicio y espiritualidad cristiana. Kairós, 2005.
ASSIGNMENTS: (1) Regular attendance and participation in all aspects of
the course: class leadership, a weekly spiritual practice/discipline, and
attendance at a half-day retreat and one evening Taizé service (30%).
(2) Completion of all required readings and submission of a reading report
(15%). (3) Short reflection papers (1-2 pp. each) and/or quizzes on the
required texts and course experiences (20%). (4) Reflection/research paper on
some aspect/experience of spirituality (10 pp.; 35%).
PREREQUISITES: Spanish.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets MA in Theology requirement in Spirituality
(SPIR).
FINAL EXAMINATION: None.
This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. (7/07)