In the Footsteps of Francis and Clare
The Pontifical Theological Faculty of St. Bonaventure – Seraphicum and the Pontifical Antonianum University are organizing the online Franciscanism course, In the Footsteps of Francis and Clare, for the academic year 2025-2026.
This two-year online course offers a basic formation in franciscan spirituality and intellectual tradition.
In the Footsteps of Francis and Clare: Aim of the Course
The aim of the course is to provide an overview of franciscan studies and the works of the great franciscan masters, by systematically exploring the themes of the charism of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi.
From this perspective, some aspects of franciscaniscan life will also be presented in relation to the mission of the Church, realized through discipleship in the world of yesterday and today, with a hope for tomorrow.
The various sections of the course will follow their own methodology of integrating study with praxis, so that knowledge of franciscan spirituality becomes a way of life.
Academic Program 2025-2026
1st Semester
Franciscan Sources, Prof. Stefan Acatrinei – 12 hours
Mysticism of St. Clare, Prof. Henry D’Souza – 6 hours
Franciscanism & Catholic Social Teaching, Prof. Michael Lasky – 6 hours
Like a Mother Takes Care: the Franciscan Way of Cure the Sick, Prof. Guillermo Alejandro Spirito – 4 hours
Franciscan Engagement in the Church, Prof. Divakar Motha – 6 hours
Franciscan Spirituality in a Postmodern Context, Prof. Terence Bateman – 6 hours
Franciscan Mission: Spirituality for the Contemporary World, Prof. Alphonse Vazhappanady – 6 hours
Franciscan Prayer, Prof. Alfred Parambakathu – 6 hours
Franciscan Ministry in Action: a Practical Guide, Prof. Rick Riccioli – 4 hours
2nd Semester
Franciscan Christology, Prof. Zdzislaw Kijas – 6 hours
Franciscan History, Prof. Adam Mączka – 10 hours
Franciscan Lectio Divina, Prof. Domenico Lo Sardo – 4 hours
Franciscan Spirituality & Charism, Prof. Joseph Dolphy Pais – 6 hours
Mystical Writings of St. Bonaventure, Prof. Joseph Dolphy Pais – 8 hours
Saint Francis, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the Typology of Religious Miracles, Prof. Arokiam John – 8 hours
The Spiritual-Anthropological dimension of the Admonitions of St. Francis, Prof. Ooko Blasio – 6 hours
Workshop, Prof. Joseph Kachelewa – 4 hours
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More Information
For more information, please write to servizifacolta@seraphicum.org or visit www.sanbonaventuraseraphicum.org.