FRAN 401 - St. Francis of Assisi, An Introduction

(1 IU)

The course is designed to acquaint the adult learner with the life and spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi. Through use of the text Francis of Assisi: A Life by Chiara Frugoni, the course examines the historical and spiritual forces which influenced and affected the spiritual development of the Saint. The text is a historical biography which will introduce the learner to the reality of his life and times. Through this study of one of the most significant figures in the history of Christianity, the reality of the life of St. Francis of Assisi can be more fully understood and appreciated.