Lecture: 3.15.09

St. Ignatius Loyola: Pilgrim of Faith Part I: Who Was Ignatius Loyola? The World of St. Ignatius The Renaissance… recovery of classicism strong current of humanism the discovery of the individual The World of St. Ignatius Age of Discovery… exploration, East and West establishment of colonies for trade and resources rise of nation states and middle class new cultures and peoples to evangelize (and learn from?) The World of St. Ignatius The Reformation… Church in turmoil, in need of certain reforms challenge of contrary “pagan” values with recovery of...