MA Module Western Christian Mysticism course
A deep-dive into some of the key movements and writers in the Western Christian Mystical traditions. This course will look at the development of mysticism in the history of Christianity, focusing on in the Western church and will examine scholarship around mysticism as well as a range of primary texts written by and about mystics.
We will include the early developments and foundations of Christian mysticism before looking at a range of movements in medieval mysticism (the Franciscans, English mystics, and the mystics of northern Europe), before examining mysticism in the Reformations and modern and post-modern mysticism.
This is a postgraduate course open to ‘auditors’ e.g. those not enrolled for academic credit.
What does it mean to audit a course?
This course would make an excellent addition to a study break, retreat or sabbatical in the beautiful Salisbury Cathedral Close, where residential participants enjoy full board, access to the library and to the pattern of liturgy at Salisbury Cathedral.
Whether it’s cultural events, sightseeing (Stonehenge is nearby for example) or shopping — there’s plenty to do if you’d like to extend your stay the weekend before and after the course. For ideas, visit Salisbury Cathedral Close attraction websites to see what’s on Sarum’s doorstep. Visit the Wiltshire Creative website to view events at nearby Salisbury Playhouse and the Salisbury Arts Centre. The Experience Salisbury website has an excellent city-wide listing of forthcoming events around the city.
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Enrolled students also may attend teaching weeks for modules in addition to the modules which they are studying for credit, by permission of the Programme Leader.
