Master's Degree in Ignatian Spirituality

To systematically present a diversity of contents and issues that have shaped and still shape Ignatian Spirituality: Origin/sources - historical evolution; charisma - spirituality; theology, Ignatian spirituality's reality and mission today.
To promote knowledge of the experiences, key texts and contexts from which Ignatian spirituality took inspiration, through direct reading of sources and secondary literature specifically selected.
To understand the mission of the Society of Jesus and other institutions arisen from Ignatian inspiration in the contemporary world from the point of view of the motivation and charisma that inspire and underpin them.

Qualified Jesuits who, for various reasons relating to their personal paths, are interested in exploring the contents of Ignatian spirituality 'with zeal and rigor'.
Lay individuals from Ignatian spheres and contexts. CLC, areas close to institutions of the Society of Jesus. and researchers from other universities who wish to further explore Ignatian theology and spirituality.
Members of Ignatian Spirituality religious orders.
Student Jesuits and from other congregations who come to Spain to study spirituality and wish to train more specifically in Ignatian spirituality.
Teaching and other staff from institutions of the Society of Jesus wishing to further explore Ignatian spirituality, who may take different modules depending on their personal schedules and circumstances.

A University degree such as a Bachelor's Degree.
Basic knowledge of Ignatian Spirituality.
A student introduction letter and two letters of reference.
Pre-admission interview with the Master's program Director.
Foreign students whose academic certificates were not issued in Spanish must submit a certificate showing they have passed the DELE B2 or a higher level. This diploma is awarded by Instituto Cervantes.
Students who are not in possession of the required DELE certificate must take a language test and must show proof of equivalent knowledge.

Master's Degree in Ignatian Spirituality. Comillas Pontifical University's Private Degree (Madrid)

A multidisciplinary program with a balanced approach that covers history, anthropology, theology and spirituality as complementary perspectives for a comprehensive understanding of the Ignatian charism.

An opportunity to read the actual primary documents of Ignatian sources and 'reflect' on them to keep learning today.

A meeting with our team of professors, who are renowned experts in 'Ignatian Spirituality', will help you further explore the most fundamental aspects of our identity.

An active and participatory method that combines personal interviews, group work, professors' classes, lectures and text analyses, and periodic evaluations to ensure the best possible learning.

Regular attendance of classes.
Classroom work: integration of text analysis, discussion and article debates into academic master classes.
Reading and individual coursework based on materials handed out to students.
Participation in seminars/debates when required.
Writing of papers, reports or other types of work based on the various modules.
Personal interviews/individual tutorials with module professors when appropriate.

Regular attendance of master's program classes.
Writing of essays on the subjects taught in each of the program modules, reading of basic literature for each module and self-critical reflection.
Final Master's Project. Two options:
Essay - including all master's program contents. Length: 50 - 80 pages.
Research paper on a specific subject of interest for the student. 50-80 pages.
Both types will be supervised by a master's program professor and seen by the Director, who must give his 'approval' to the Project so that the student may defend it. The defense will be presented to three master's program professors, who will assess and grade the Project.
Schedule for Master's Degree Thesis Defense: June 15 - 18, 2015.