THL 433 - Christian Mysticism West and East II: From Luther to Thomas Merton

3 Credits

Christian mysticism after the Reformation. How were the mystic’s journey similar to those before? How did they forge new paths of spirituality? This addresses questions through Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, Simone Weil, and T. S. Eliot. Students examine modern debates on mysticism and what role the mystic way plays in the life of the Church and individuals.