The licentiate in Spiritual Theology in St. Paul’s Theology Faculty, Cochabamba: documents, memories and reflections

Abstract

This article presents the first sixteen years of the existence of the Licentiate in Spiritual Theology at St. Paul’s Theology Faculty in Cochabamba. The first section treats of the pre-history, that is, the reason for opening this speciality, how its director was nominated, the preparation of the pensum and the setting of the speciality on its feet. The second part deals with history: the licentiate programme, the efforts for the approval of the Diploma, the lecturers who have imparted classes, the students who have participated, and the speciality’s contribution to the Church. The third section looks towards the future, enquiring about the speciality’s continuity and possible challenges it will have to face.