Introduction to Christian Mysticism

Podcast-style audio course - 12 Topics
Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins
Boston College
(4 customer reviews)
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Join one of the world’s leading experts on Christian mysticism in his masterpiece audio course. These 12 inspiring audio lectures will captivate your mind and stir your spirit.

The mystics show us the deepest recesses of the human spirit. Now, this remarkable series gives you the rare opportunity to take one of the world’s leading experts on mysticism as your personal guide. Boston College’s Fr. Harvey Egan draws on 50 years of teaching the Christian mystics. Brilliantly taught, his lectures are filled with faithful insights.

Under his guidance, you will explore the mystical life by focusing upon 11 significant figures. You will begin with Ignatius of Loyola and his finding of God in all things before looking at the “apophatic” mysticism of the Cloud of Unknowing. Next, you will explore the classical mysticisms of Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, and Catherine of Siena, whom many consider to be the apex of the mystical tradition. You will also encounter the visionary mysticism of Julian of Norwich.

You will discover the captivating mysticism of Francis de Sales, Angela of Foligno, an

Join one of the world’s leading experts on Christian mysticism in his masterpiece audio course. These 12 inspiring audio lectures will captivate your mind and stir your spirit.

The mystics show us the deepest recesses of the human spirit. Now, this remarkable series gives you the rare opportunity to take one of the world’s leading experts on mysticism as your personal guide. Boston College’s Fr. Harvey Egan draws on 50 years of teaching the Christian mystics. Brilliantly taught, his lectures are filled with faithful insights.

Under his guidance, you will explore the mystical life by focusing upon 11 significant figures. You will begin with Ignatius of Loyola and his finding of God in all things before looking at the “apophatic” mysticism of the Cloud of Unknowing. Next, you will explore the classical mysticisms of Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, and Catherine of Siena, whom many consider to be the apex of the mystical tradition. You will also encounter the visionary mysticism of Julian of Norwich.

You will discover the captivating mysticism of Francis de Sales, Angela of Foligno, and Karl Rahner. Finally, after considering Pierre Teilhard de Chardin’s cosmic mysticism, you will be moved by Mother Teresa of Calcutta.

Let the great mystics of our tradition speak to you today.

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This course was previously published as The Christian Mystical Tradition

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  • Introduction
  • Ignatius of Loyola
  • The Anonymous Author of The Cloud of Unknowing
  • Teresa of Ávila
  • John of the Cross
  • Julian of Norwich
  • Angela of Foligno
  • Francis de Sales
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  • Mother Teresa

4 reviews for Introduction to Christian Mysticism

  1. Gary F. Alberta Canada

    Fall Survey: October 2016

    A very clear, balanced, expert presentation of a fascinating and edyfing topic. Covers a broad range of impressive personalities.

  2. Sister Joan D., CA

    Summer Survey: July 2017

    I like the mystics the professor talked about… He was from Boston college and a good presenter but not much affectivity..esp I liked the women mystics. I learned a lot.

  3. William E., IA

    Summer Survey: July 2017

    The teacher has a somewhat limited perspective.

  4. John V., British Columbia, Canada

    Summer 2018 Survey

    Having grown up in the Protestant Tradition where the ‘mystical’ is not high on the priority list, I was introduced to Franciscan Spirituality through contact with Father Richard Rohr. The Christian Mystical Tradition proved the ideal overview introduction to what has now become a personal exploration of the Franciscan Alternate Orthodoxy.

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