In the Footsteps of Francis and Clare
"In the Footsteps of Francis and Clare of Assisi" by John Kruse, PhD is the third lecture of the Franciscan Zoom Lecture Series - Fall 2024 Semester, hosted by the Franciscan School of Theology at the University of San Diego.
Assisi, Italy is a sacred space within the Franciscan tradition. The natural beauty and social fabric of the city greatly influenced the lives of St. Francis and St. Clare. Pilgrims can personally and powerfully connect with the lives of Francis and Clare by visiting the sites that are important in the Franciscan tradition. By doing so, pilgrims gain profound insight into their own lives and spiritual journeys. This presentation by John Kruse, Associate Professor of Theology at Neumann University, explores how both students and older adults can benefit personally and spiritually from walking in the footsteps of Francis and Clare.
John Kruse, PhD
Associate Professor of Theology at Neumann University
Dr. John Kruse, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Theology at Neumann University in Aston, PA, with a background in Franciscan history and spirituality. He has served as a member of the staff of Franciscan Pilgrimage Programs since 2014. He is the author of Discovering the Franciscan Intellectual Tradition: A Life-Giving Vision (2017).