ICS Historical Series: St. Catherine of Siena: Knowing Self, Knowing God
Thursday, November 5, 2026 6:30 PM-Thursday, November 19, 2026 6:30 PM
Online
The Institute for Christian Spirituality hosts this three-week online journey throughout November, with Lipscomb Hazelip School of Theology graduate Kiah Fisher exploring the life and spirituality of St. Catherine of Siena—14th-century mystic, Dominican tertiary, spiritual teacher and courageous advocate for renewal in the Church.
Through studying Catherine’s life, participants will discover a spirituality that unites contemplation with courageous action. Her wisdom invites us to grow in self-knowledge, deepen our relationship with God, recognize the sacred dignity of every person and find the confidence to respond faithfully to the needs of the Church and the world. Whether you are encountering Catherine for the first time or returning to her writings with fresh questions, this course offers an inspiring opportunity to explore how a life set ablaze by divine love can bring clarity, purpose, and hope to our own.
Session themes:
- November 5 — The Cell of Self-Knowledge: Catherine’s Formation and Life with God
- November 12 — The Bridge Between God and Humanity: Catherine’s Vision of Christ and Human Dignity
- November 19 — The Fire of Divine Love: Catherine’s Bold Voice for the Church and the World
Cost: $60 for three sessions
Faculty and staff use code FACSTAFF for a $20 discount. Lipscomb students use code LIPSCOMBSTUDENT for a $10 registration fee.
Sessions will be recorded and emailed the following day.
About the instructor
Kiah Fisher earned both her Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Leadership and her Master of Divinity from Lipscomb University. She has served in youth ministry and Christian education and is particularly interested in church history, Christian spirituality, and storytelling. She has even recently traveled to Siena, Italy, the hometown of Catherine of Siena, and spends much of her free time traveling and exploring places significant to the Christian tradition.