Assisi is inseparable from the life and legacy of St Francis. This course explores the town, its churches and landscapes as a way into Francis’s vision of humility, simplicity and kinship with the natural world.

You’ll consider the spiritual and historical significance of Francis, whose love of Brother Sun, Sister Water and Mother Earth continues to resonate across centuries. Ideal for travellers, readers and anyone interested in religion, place and the history of Christian thought.

DELIVERY MODE

• Online

SUGGESTED READING

• H.V. Morton, A Traveller in Italy (Methuen 2001)
• Anthony Osler McIntyre, Medieval Tuscany and Umbria (Chronicle Books 1992)
• Mark Galli, Francis and his world (Lion Publishing 2002)

COURSE OUTLINE

• Assisi – the home and shrine of St Francis.
• Why is St. Francis so important?
• Time line and life of Francis
• A tour of Assisi, special sites
• Accommodations for travellers to Assisi

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Have a greater appreciation of Assisi and Francis.
2. Have a greater understanding of Assisi and Francis.