franciscan reform
Franciscan Reform Movements
Module Code: 710FRM Credits: 20 Contact Hours: 20 Level: 7 Lecturer: Philippe Yates OFM
Syllabus
- overview of the aims of reform movements: to rediscover original Franciscan inspiration. What did this entail? Practical implications of the choices.
- genesis of the Rule of St. Francis. Introduction to interpretations of the Rule.
- origins and progress of Observants: Cismontane, Ultramontane and Observants under the Ministers. Similarities and differences.
- stricter Observants: Origins of stricter observants: Alcantarines (Discalced), Capuchins, Reformed, Recollects. Similarities and differences.
- reforming Conventuals: some movements of reform among the Conventuals
- reforming movements today. Friars of the Renewal, Monastery of the Sacred Heart etc. What similarities and differences to previous reforming movements?
Assessment
5,000 word essay
Teaching Methods
Lectures
Knowledge and Understanding
- demonstrate a critical understanding and competence in the history of Franciscan Reform movements
- demonstrate a critical understanding and competence in
- reading and using primary texts both critically and empathetically
- evaluating the significance of major religious, social, cultural and philosophical movements for the Franciscan family
- engaging with a range of issues relating to personal, communal and public life.
Subject Specific Skills
- demonstrate an awareness of the methodologies available in Franciscan historical studies and an ability to situate themselves in relation to this range of methodologies
- demonstrate an ability to draw on a variety of academic discourses in reflecting critically on the history of reform in the Franciscan Order
- offer informed comment from an understanding of past reform ideologies and practice on contemporary issues of reform in the Franciscan Order
- make independent and imaginative use of theological and historical information and resources
Transferable Skills
Assessed: Communication: identify relevant sources of information, critically evaluate the material and present their own interpretation in a coherent way, showing an ability to understand complex lines of reasoning
IT: use IT effectively to aid efficient searching, evaluation and selection of information and to present work using a format and style to suit the purpose, subject and audience
Problem solving: select information effectively to tackle a particular issue or problem and present information clearly and accurately, with evidence to support their conclusions
Practiced: Working with others: establish and effectively maintain co-operative working relationships and negotiate and develop effective ways of presenting outcomes.
Improving own learning: identify future targets, manage time effectively and critically reflect on what and how they are learning
