THE 2400 Course Schedule - Summer 2026 - Online Edition (projected)
UNIT 1: Week 1: Mon, July 13 - Fri, July 17 | Biblical Spirituality
Unit 1.1 | Orientation to Christian Spirituality - Theo-Drama
READ:
- THE 2400 Syllabus and Schedule
- Psalm 1
- Genesis 1:1 - 4:16, 12:1-3
- Exodus 19:1-6
- 2 Samuel 7:1-17
- Matthew 26:1 - 28:20
- Overview of the Bible - MindMap Notes
- THE 2400 Lecture 2 Notes
WATCH:
- Introduction to the Course - Psalm 1
- Introduction Lecture on Christian Spirituality - It’s all about Jesus - Part 1
- Introduction Lecture on Christian Spirituality - It’s all about Jesus - Part 2
- Introduction Lecture to Christian Spirituality as an Academic Field of Study
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- Bible Abbreviations optional
- Psalms Introduction optional
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Unit 1.2 | Orientation to Christian Spirituality - Theo-Drama - continued
READ:
- Revelation 1:1–20, 11:15 – 12:17, 19:1 – 22:21 - Outline
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Unit 1.3 | Early Christian Spirituality - Witness and the Word
READ:
- Philippians 3:2-16
- Sittser, Water, Introduction, Chapter 1, pgs. 9 - 49 For Educational Use Only
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Unit 1.4 | Early Christian Spirituality - Spiritual Sense of Scripture
READ:
- McGinn, Christian Mysticism:
- Origen Song of Songs, pgs. 6 - 12
- Gregory of Nyssa, Life of Moses, pgs. 13 - 20
- Augustine of Hippo, Sermon on Psalm 41, pgs. 21 - 26
- Four Senses of Scripture Notes
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UNIT 2: Week 2: Mon, July 20 - Fri, July 24 | Christian Spirituality in the Early and Middle Ages
Unit 2.1 | Early Christian Spirituality - Belonging, Vision, and Theophany
READ:
- John 13:34-35; Acts 2:42-47; 1 Corinthians 12
- Sittser, Water, Chapter 2, pgs. 50 - 72
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Unit 2.2 | Early Christian Spirituality - Prayer
READ:
- McGinn, Christian Mysticism:
- Origen, Prayer, pgs. 81 - 85
- Ephrem the Syrian, Armenian Hymn, pgs. 86 - 88
- Augustine, On the Trinity, pgs. 193 - 196
- Augustine, Contemplations in the Fathers, pgs. 309 - 315
- Augustine Vision and Rapture, pgs. 316 - 323
- THE 2400 Notes on Prayer
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Unit 2.3 | Early Christian Spirituality - Struggle and Asceticism
READ:
- Luke 4:1-13
- Sittser, Water, Chapter 3, pgs. 73 - 95
- McGinn, Christian Mysticism:
- Athanasius, Life of St. Antony, pgs. 49 - 54
- Evagrius Ponticus, Praktikos, pgs. 55 - 59
- Philokalia, Discourse on Abba Philimon, pgs. 125 - 130
- Anthony of the Desert Notes
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Unit 2.4 | Middle Ages Spirituality - Rhythm, Monasticism
READ:
- Luke 6:12-19
- Sittser, Water, Chapter 4, pgs. 96 - 117
- McGinn, Christian Mysticism:
- John Cassian, Conferences 9 and 10, pgs. 89 - 96
- Gregory the Great, Dialogues 2.35, pgs. 324 - 326
- Bernard of Clairvaux, Sermon on the Song of Songs 23, pgs. 27 - 34
- Rule of St. Benedict
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Unit 2.5 | Middle Ages Spirituality - Holy Heroes
READ:
- Luke 9:28-36; 2 Corinthians 3:1-18
- Sittser, Water, Chapter 5, pgs. 118 - 138
- McGinn, Christian Mysticism:
- Deification and Birthing, pgs. 395 - 411
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- Khan Academy: The Audacity of Christian Art: The Problem with Christ
- Khan Academy: Recognizing Saints in Christian Art
COMPLETE:
- Encountering Spirituality Assignment Sheet 6
- RECEIVE OCCASION OF JOY EXAM 1
UNIT 3: Week 3: Mon, July 27 - Fri, July 31 | Christian Spirituality in the Reformation and Modern Ages
Unit 3.1 | Middle Ages Spirituality - Sacraments
READ:
- Luke 22:14-30; John 1:1-18; John 6
- Sittser, Water, Chapter 6, pgs. 139 - 162
- McGinn, Christian Mysticism:
- Symeon the New Theologian, pgs. 97 - 101
- Hadewijch of Antwerp, pgs. 102 - 104
- Church Architecture Style Notes
- Sacraments Notes
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Unit 3.2 | Middle Ages Spirituality - Medieval Mysticism
READ:
- Psalm 62:1-8; Matthew 6:5-15; Romans 8:26-27
- Sittser, Water, Chapter 7, pgs. 163 - 186
- McGinn, Christian Mysticism:
- Mystical Itineraries, pgs. 149 - 187
- Julian of Norwich, pgs. 238 - 245
- Union with God, pgs. 427 - 437
WATCH:
- Christian Mystical Union Lecture
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Unit 3.3 | Middle Ages Spirituality, Franciscan Spirituality, Women Mystics
READ:
- Matthew 6:25-34; Romans 12:1-13; Colossians 3:12-17
- Sittser, Water, Chapter 8, pgs. 187 - 208
- McGinn, Christian Mysticism:
- James of Vitry, The Life of Mary of Oignies, pgs. 60 - 65
- Catherine of Genoa, Purgation and Purgatory, pgs. 66 - 71
- Francis of Assisi, Francis of Assisi and the Stigmata, pgs. 225 - 230,
- Two Songs of Praise, pgs. 290 - 292
- Hildegard of Bingen, pgs. 331 - 335
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Unit 3.4 | Protestant Reformation Spirituality
READ:
- Romans 1:16-17; Ephesians 2:1-10; 1 Timothy 4:6-10
- Sittser, Water, Chapter 9, pgs. 209 - 230
- McGinn, Christian Mysticism:
- Theologia Deutsch, pgs. 421 - 425
- Johann Arndt, True Christianity, pgs. 276 - 280
- Branches of Protestantism Notes
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- Khan Academy: Introduction to the Protestant Reformation - Setting the Stage
- Khan Academy: Introduction to the Protestant Reformation - Martin Luther
- Khan Academy: Introduction to the Protestant Reformation - Varieties of Protestantism
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Unit 3.5 | Video Exam
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- Video Exam DUE
UNIT 4: Week 4: Mon, August 3 - Mon, August 10 | Christian Spirituality in the Modern and Post Modern Ages
Unit 4.1 | Evangelicalism and American Spirituality
READ:
- John 3:1-21
- Sittser, Water, Chapter 10, pgs. 231 - 255
- McGinn, Christian Mysticism:
- George Fox, pgs. 360-364
- Modern Age Notes
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Unit 4.2 | Christian Missionaries Today
READ:
- Matthew 28:16-20
- Sittser, Water, Chapter 11 and Conclusion, pgs. 256 - 295
- McGinn, Christian Spirituality:
- The Way of the Pilgrim, pgs. 118 - 121
- Simone Weil, Encounters with Christ, pgs. 246 - 250
- Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Hymn of the Universe, pgs. 303 - 308
- Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation, pgs. 545 - 551
- Growth of Christianity Notes
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Unit 4.3 | Christian Spirituality Themes - Dark Night
READ:
- McGinn, Christian Mysticism:
- “Distress and Dereliction,” pgs. 365 - 393
- Gregory the Great, Moral Interpretation of Job, pgs. 367-373
- Angela of Foligno, The Memorial, pgs. 374-378
- John Tauler, Sermon 3, pgs. 379-383
- John of the Cross, Dark Night of the Soul, pgs. 384-388
- Thérèse of Lisieux, Story of a Soul, pgs. 389-393
- Distinctions in Christian Spirituality Notes
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Unit 4.4 | Contemplation and Action | Final Review
READ:
- Luke 10:38-42
- McGinn, Christian Mysticism:
- “Contemplation and Work,” pgs. 519 - 520
- Gregory the Great, Pastoral Care, pgs. 521-524
- Bernard of Clairvaux, Sermons on the Song of Songs, pgs. 525 - 528
- Catherine of Siena, The Dialogue, pgs. 540 - 544
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Unit 4.5 | Conclusions and Final Assessment
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