Local Pilgrimage as Spiritual Formation Study Tour [SPIR 0670 1B]

Course Description

This course is an introduction to Christian pilgrimage. It will explore the role of pilgrimage in Christian tradition by engaging in a local walking pilgrimage as a spiritual discipline. The course includes a 5-day walking pilgrimage on Prince Edward Island, where participants will complete the 93.5 km pilgrimage from Montague to Greenwich National Park. In addition to the course readings and online discussions, we will share daily devotions and hold regular debrief sessions. In addition to the theology of pilgrimage, the course will also explore related topics, such as pilgrimage as spiritual formation, theology in local context, and theology of place. Estimated cost per student is $1600 on top of travel to PEI and course tuition. More detailed information of locations and schedule will be on the syllabus.

This blended course will have online portion from May 5 and the walking pilgrimage portion on May 25 - 30, and assigments after tour.

Caution: The walking pilgrimage portion of this study tour (6 days) includes walking up to 22 km per day through varied topography, including rolling hills. A reasonable level of fitness is required.

For enquiries regarding the details of the itinerary, please contact the instructors directly.

Course Status

This is a Blended course
This course is open for registration
 This course is available as an Audit course
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