Creation Mysticism and Theological Ethics

Franciscan Global Vision Lecture 4

The Franciscan Global Vision course focuses on Franciscan contributions to the development of Christian theologies and spiritualities of creation in the age of global climate change. It considers how the Franciscan tradition can build on the teaching of Pope Francis’ Laudato sí' and contribute to a robust understanding of our place within the community of creation, drawing on insights from figures including Francis of Assisi, Bonaventure, Angela of Foligno, John Duns Scotus, and Peter of John Olivi.

This lecture is given by Daniel P. Horan OFM PhD. Fr Daniel is the Duns Scotus Professor of Spirituality at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, where he teaches systematic theology and spirituality, a columnist for the National Catholic Reporter, and the author of more than twelve books including Catholicity and Emerging Personhood: A Contemporary Theological Anthropology (Orbis Books, 2019), which received the 2020 First Place Award for Theology Book from the Association of Catholic Publishers. Among his forthcoming books is The Way of the Franciscans: A Prayer Journey Through Lent (SPCK). Fr Daniel regularly lectures around the United States and abroad; serves on a number of university, academic, and publication editorial boards, including the St Bonaventure University Board of Trustees, the Franciscan School of Theology Board of Regents, and the Board of Directors of the International Thomas Merton Society. He is co-host of The Francis Effect Podcast.