Elements of Ignatian exercises in philosophical counseling 2.1-ECIGN-DFM

Lectures
1. Meanders of secular and religious life of Ignacy Loyola (x3)
2. The versatility of Ignatian spirituality (x3)
3. The universal motto contemplativus in actione (x3)
4. Anthropological foundations of the Spiritual Exercises (x3)
5. Mentor's introductory notes for exercise / meditation (x3)
6. Assumption of understanding different life attitudes (x3)
7. Regular reflection on your own life (examination of conscience) (x3)
8. Participation of all senses in contemplation (x3)
9. Rules for proper nutrition (x3)
10. Rules for "discerning spirits" and the fight against scruples (x3)
Exercises
1. Revised Reflection On Two Banners (126 ff.) (X3)
2. Revised Reflection On the Three Degrees of Humility (165 ff.) (X3)
3. Revised Reflection On Choosing (169 ff.) (X3)
4. Revised Reflection On improving and reforming one's life and condition (189 ff.) (X3)

Field of study

Philosophical consulting with mentoring

Supplementary literature

Loyola I., Pisma wybrane. Komentarze, przeł. M. Bednarz, Wydawnictwo WAM, Kraków 1968, t. 1–2. Loyola I., Opowieść pielgrzyma, przeł. M. Bednarz, Wydawnictwo WAM, Kraków 2018. Hollis Ch., Historia jezuitów, przeł. J. S. Łoś, Instytut Wydawniczy PAX, Warszawa 1974. Fülöp-Miller R., Macht und Geheimnis der Jesuiten. Eine Kultur- und Geistesgeschichte, Th. Knaur Nachf. Verlag, Berlin 1929.

Student workload

A. Contact hours: 50h (2 ECTS) Participation in classes: 45h Participation in consultations: 5h B. Student's own work: 25h (1 ECTS) Preparation for classes: 15h Preparation for passing: 10h

Study level

second degree

Education profile

practical

Type of course

obligatory courses

The semester in which the subject is carried out

summer

Mode

(in Polish) Realizowany w sali

Requirements

Active participation in classes.

Prerequisites

Using elements of Ignatian spirituality in philosophical counseling with mentoring.

Course coordinators

Henryk Benisz

Learning outcomes

Knowledge: the student knows and understands
1. Understands the main assumptions of Ignatian spirituality and its influence on culture (K_W01).
2. Knows how spiritual exercises shape individual human life (K_W02).
3. Is aware of the legal and ethical aspects of conducting spiritual exercises (K_W09).
Skills: the student is able
1. Can work out selected meditations on a given topic (K_U04).
2. Can use Ignatian rules in the process of spiritual self-development (K_U07)
3. Can adjust spiritual exercises to specific life cases (K_U10).
Social Competence: the student is ready to
1. Plans and organizes the course of spiritual exercises in order to achieve the intended goals (K_K01).
2. Expresses on the ethical problems related to conducting exercises (K_K03).
3. Consistently and persistently applies the rules of exercises in individual and group work (K_K06).

Assessment criteria

A. Forms of credit (verification of learning outcomes)
Grade 1 of the final test.
Grade 2 for developing and performing an individual meditation on a given topic.
B. Basic evaluation criteria
Establish a final grade based on grade 1 (66%) and grade 2 (34%).

Bibliography

Loyola I., Ćwiczenia duchowne, przeł. J. Ożóg, Wydawnictwo WAM, Kraków 1996.
Loyola I., Konstytucje Towarzystwa Jezusowego, przeł. M. Bednarz, Kuria Prowincji Polski Południowej TJ, Kraków 1982 (fragments).

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