Faculty

Ronald Modras
Professor
modrasre@slu.edu

Education

Dr. Theol., University of Tubingen (1977)

Recent Publications

Ignatian Humanism: A Dynamic Spirituality for the 21st Century

Ignatian spirituality is a dynamic and ever-evolving practice that has great relevance in the twenty-first century. In Ignatian Humanism, author Ronald Modras explains the importance of a sixteenth-century spirituality in a post-modern world and reveals the impact Renaissance humanism had on Ignatian spirituality and the Society of Jesus. In this vividly written and meticulously researched book, Modras explores the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola, his founding of the Society of Jesus, and the development of the Spiritual Exercises. He also outlines the characteristics of Renaissance humanism and its influence on Ignatian spirituality and the Jesuits. This impact is made tangible in five compelling biographies of Jesuit heroes and humanists: Matteo Ricci, Frederic Spee, Karl Rahner, Pierre Theilard de Chardin, and Pedro Arrupe. Loyola Press (May 2004)

Courses Taught (2001-03)

Research Problems in Modern Theology

Current Areas of Interest:

Christian - Jewish Relations
Modern European Theology