SU S1 2025 - THE SPIRITUAL EXCERCISES OF ST. IGNATIUS I

SPT 551/451 

The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius I

Audit (Easy Listening, Non-Credit)

June 9-12, 6 PM - 8:30 PM CT; 7 PM -9:30 PM ET

Fr. Christopher Viscardi, STD

Course Description: A manual for directors rather than a book to be read, The Spiritual Exercises emerged out of St. Ignatius Loyola’s personal experience of conversion and has subsequently had a major impact on modern spirituality. Part I will focus on the conversion and life of Ignatius and will be offered during an intensive weekend, with the option to join the class by video conference. 

Fr. Christopher Viscardi, SJ, completed his doctorate in theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, in the area of spirituality. His dissertation was a study of the conversion theology of Jonathan Edwards, the New England Puritan and spiritual leader. Since 1979 Fr. Viscardi has been at Spring Hill College, where he is currently chair of the department of theology. He developed the Certificate of Spiritual Direction at SHC and serves as director and major professor of the program