SpiritCultur:Pilgrima Lourde

1-2 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

This seminar elective course incorporates experiential learning to explore spirituality and cultural humility through professional formation, personal service, and experiential exposure to pilgrimage. Faculty provide intentional instruction and reflection to both explore and evaluate personal and professional attitudes, perceptions, and competence in spiritual caregiving. Kolb’s Experiential learning theory Experience – Reflect – Think – Act will inform learning in real time on location. In Lourdes, students and faculty will serve the pilgrims from around the world who come to Lourdes to participate in the religious ritual of bathing in the healing waters of Lourdes. The focus of this Magis service immersion is blending cultural humility and spiritual care. This experience is a balance between service (provide assistance in the baths to women, men and youth from diverse countries, regions and experiences, attending and participating in the processions) formation (educational sessions) sharing across various faith and practice traditions, small group reflection and prayer/spiritual practices (Mass, Confession, Rosary, Candlelight Procession and Eucharistic processions) and development of community among participants. Requires Instructor Permission