Christian Mysticism East and West

Students will examine a variety of mystical texts, teachings and figures, for example: Gregory of Nyssa, John Chrysostom, Hadewijch and Teresa of Avila, from a variety of Christian traditions and will explore the continuities and discontinuities between pre-modern mystical texts understood in their historical and cultural context and contemporary interpretations from East and West. Students will explore the languages and images used within mystical texts and key doctrinal beliefs associated with Christian mysticism.

Module leader: Dr Eleni Ponirakis

Wednesday’s 3.00pm – 5.30pm

7th May, 14th May, 21st May, 28th May, 4th June, 11th June, 18th June, 25th June 2025

Study day Saturday 13th October – 10am – 5 pm

All materials, readings and recordings will be available via an online portal.

For more information please contact Adele – aa2451@mbit.cam.ac.uk

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