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BIOGRAPHY BLOGS PROPOSAL EXAMPLE

Submitted by: Angelique Jenkins

I. Proposed Title: Ignatius of Loyola: Salvation in the Trenches

Proposed Thesis Statement (Hook) Whether in battle or in a hospital, when we get that call it is our duty to respond. We are thrusted into a sudden medical or emotional crisis, our adrenaline spikes. In these moments of chaos, how do we distinguish between our own anxiety, the emotional weight of the room, and the quiet movement of the Holy Spirit? This is where Ignatius meets us.

Proposed Outline I. The "Spiritual Exercises"

II. Processing Trauma Through the Examen

III. Conclusion

Preliminary Conclusion At the end of the day, Ignatius gives us the perfect antidote to the emotional fatigue we

all face. He teaches us how to shift from a reactive, overwhelmed state into a gentle, discerning way of moving through crisis. By bringing his practical habits into our daily routines, we make sure our ministry is fueled by God's endless grace rather than our own limited willpower. He reminds us that we don't have to escape the chaos of a tough shift to find God because He is right there in the middle of the storm with us, and we can bring our troops home safely back to their families with our hearts unburdened and at peace.

Preliminary Bibliography

Primary Sources

Manney, Jim. What Matters Most and Why : Living the Spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola – 365 Daily Reflections. Novato: New World Library, 2022. ProQuest Ebook Central.

Secondary Sources Salai, Sean, ed. The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola : With Points for Personal

Prayer From Jesuit Spiritual Masters. Ashland: TAN Books, 2020. ProQuest Ebook Central.

Ignatius, Elder Mullan, and Christian Classics Ethereal Library. The Spiritual Exercises of St.

Ignatius of Loyola. New York: P.J. Kennedy & Sons, printers, 1914. https://www.ccel.org/ccel/ignatius/exercises.toc.html.

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A Companion to Ignatius of Loyola : Life, Writings, Spirituality, Influence. Boston: BRILL, 2014. Accessed September 11, 2026. ProQuest Ebook Central.

II. Proposed Title: Teresa of Avila: Guarding the Interior Castle

Proposed Thesis Statement (Hook) Woman like Teresa of Avila has opened doors for woman, like us, in ministry. However,

the demands of ministry often require that we over-extend ourselves to compete with our male counterparts. We must constantly fight for seats at board tables, validate our credentials, and manage heavy caseloads. If we are not careful, the external demands of institutional walls will hollow us out.

Proposed Outline

I. "The Interior Castle": The Soul as a Safe Refuge

II. Cultivating Self-Care and Spiritual Boundaries

III. Conclusion

Preliminary Conclusion Teresa of Avila stands right beside us, handing us the psychological and spiritual armor

we need today. She shows us how to hold onto firm boundaries so that we are ministering from a cup that is running over, rather than a well that has run dry. Her life is a beautiful reminder that our true authority doesn’t come from institutional stamp-of-approvals. It comes from the divine center living inside of us. When the environments we serve in feel heavy or uninspiring, Teresa gently reminds us that we carry our own sanctuary everywhere we go.

Preliminary Bibliography

Primary Sources Eire, Carlos. The Life of Saint Teresa of Avila : A Biography. Princeton: Princeton University

Press, 2019. Accessed September 12, 2026. ProQuest Ebook Central. Secondary Sources Leo IX, Pope. The Interior Castle. Newburyport: TAN Books, 2011. ProQuest Ebook Central. Mercer, Christia. “Descartes’ Debt to Teresa of Ávila, or Why We Should Work on Women in

the History of Philosophy.” Philosophical Studies: An International Journal for Philosophy in the Analytic Tradition 174, no. 10 (2017): 2539–55. http://www.jstor.org/stable/45094201.

Farmer, Julia. 2013. “‘You Need But Go To Rome’: Teresa of Avila and The Text/Image Power

Play.” Women’s Studies 42 (4): 390–407. doi:10.1080/00497878.2013.772865. III. Proposed Title: Amy Carmichael: Fierce Advocacy With Love

Proposed Thesis Statement (Hook) As a chaplain, we can find ourselves in unique environments working in specialized

ministries, from military, to schools, even hospital. Due to our nurturing spirit, many female

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chaplains find themselves drawn to working with victims of trafficking, human rights advocacy, or hospice care for the destitute. This work requires a unique blend of maternal, protective care and unyielding courage.

Proposed Outline I. "Gold Cord": Sustaining Fellowship in Hostile Environments

II. Embodying Protective Care for Vulnerable Sectors

III. Conclusion

Preliminary Conclusion Amy offers us a historical picture of what it looks like to combine fierce advocacy with a

joyful, loving heart. She proves that real spiritual authority isn’t about power or titles but forged in deep love and a flat-out refusal to look away from people who are hurting. For every woman in a position to care for others, whether in ministry, a job, or even their own children, Amy’s life is an open invitation to be brave. She challenges us to step out of comfortable, mundane ministry and build the kind of supportive communities that allow us run right into the trenches to protect those too vulnerable to protect themselves.

Preliminary Bibliography

Primary Sources Rahma, Anita. Downward Discipleship : How Amy Carmichael Gave Me Courage to Serve in a

Slum. Littleton. CO: William Carey Publishing, 2024. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=31151604.

Secondary Sources

Carmichael, Amy, 1867-1951. Overweights of Joy / by Amy Wilson-Carmichael ; with Preface by T. Walker. England: Morgan & Scott, 1906, 1906.

Elliot, Elisabeth. A Chance to Die : The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael. Paperback ed.

Grand Rapids, Mich: Revell, 2005. http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=110120&titleID=6010963.

Elliot, Elisabeth. Through Gates of Splendor /. Wheaton, IL : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.,

2015.

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Biography Blogs Proposal Example

Submitted by: Angelique Jenkins

I. Proposed Title: Ignatius of Loyola: Salvation in the Trenches

Proposed Thesis Statement (Hook)

Whether in battle or in a hospital, when we get that call it is our duty to respond. We are thrusted into a sudden medical or emotional crisis, our adrenaline spikes. In these moments of chaos, how do we distinguish between our own anxiety, the emotional weight of the room, and the quiet movement of the Holy Spirit? This is where Ignatius meets us.

Proposed Outline

I. The "Spiritual Exercises"

II. Processing Trauma Through the Examen

III. Conclusion

Preliminary Conclusion

At the end of the day, Ignatius gives us the perfect antidote to the emotional fatigue we all face. He teaches us how to shift from a reactive, overwhelmed state into a gentle, discerning way of moving through crisis. By bringing his practical habits into our daily routines, we make sure our ministry is fueled by God's endless grace rather than our own limited willpower. He reminds us that we don't have to escape the chaos of a tough shift to find God because He is right there in the middle of the storm with us, and we can bring our troops home safely back to their families with our hearts unburdened and at peace.

Preliminary Bibliography

Primary Sources

Manney, Jim. What Matters Most and Why : Living the Spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola – 365 Daily Reflections. Novato: New World Library, 2022. ProQuest Ebook Central.

Secondary Sources

Salai, Sean, ed. The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola : With Points for Personal Prayer From Jesuit Spiritual Masters. Ashland: TAN Books, 2020. ProQuest Ebook Central.

Ignatius, Elder Mullan, and Christian Classics Ethereal Library. The Spiritual Exercises of St.

Ignatius of Loyola. New York: P.J. Kennedy & Sons, printers, 1914. https://www.ccel.org/ccel/ignatius/exercises.toc.html.

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A Companion to Ignatius of Loyola : Life, Writings, Spirituality, Influence. Boston: BRILL, 2014. Accessed September 11, 2026. ProQuest Ebook Central.

II. Proposed Title: Teresa of Avila: Guarding the Interior Castle

Proposed Thesis Statement (Hook)

Woman like Teresa of Avila has opened doors for woman, like us, in ministry. However, the demands of ministry often require that we over-extend ourselves to compete with our male counterparts. We must constantly fight for seats at board tables, validate our credentials, and manage heavy caseloads. If we are not careful, the external demands of institutional walls will hollow us out.

Proposed Outline

I. "The Interior Castle": The Soul as a Safe Refuge

II. Cultivating Self-Care and Spiritual Boundaries

III. Conclusion

Preliminary Conclusion

Teresa of Avila stands right beside us, handing us the psychological and spiritual armor we need today. She shows us how to hold onto firm boundaries so that we are ministering from a cup that is running over, rather than a well that has run dry. Her life is a beautiful reminder that our true authority doesn’t come from institutional stamp-of-approvals. It comes from the divine center living inside of us. When the environments we serve in feel heavy or uninspiring, Teresa gently reminds us that we carry our own sanctuary everywhere we go.

Preliminary Bibliography

Primary Sources

Eire, Carlos. The Life of Saint Teresa of Avila : A Biography. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2019. Accessed September 12, 2026. ProQuest Ebook Central.

Secondary Sources

Leo IX, Pope. The Interior Castle. Newburyport: TAN Books, 2011. ProQuest Ebook Central.

Mercer, Christia. “Descartes’ Debt to Teresa of Ávila, or Why We Should Work on Women in the History of Philosophy.” Philosophical Studies: An International Journal for Philosophy in the Analytic Tradition 174, no. 10 (2017): 2539–55. http://www.jstor.org/stable/45094201.

Farmer, Julia. 2013. “‘You Need But Go To Rome’: Teresa of Avila and The Text/Image Power Play.” Women’s Studies 42 (4): 390–407. doi:10.1080/00497878.2013.772865.

III. Proposed Title: Amy Carmichael: Fierce Advocacy With Love

Proposed Thesis Statement (Hook)

As a chaplain, we can find ourselves in unique environments working in specialized ministries, from military, to schools, even hospital. Due to our nurturing spirit, many female chaplains find themselves drawn to working with victims of trafficking, human rights advocacy, or hospice care for the destitute. This work requires a unique blend of maternal, protective care and unyielding courage.

Proposed Outline

I. "Gold Cord": Sustaining Fellowship in Hostile Environments

II. Embodying Protective Care for Vulnerable Sectors

III. Conclusion

Preliminary Conclusion

Amy offers us a historical picture of what it looks like to combine fierce advocacy with a joyful, loving heart. She proves that real spiritual authority isn’t about power or titles but forged in deep love and a flat-out refusal to look away from people who are hurting. For every woman in a position to care for others, whether in ministry, a job, or even their own children, Amy’s life is an open invitation to be brave. She challenges us to step out of comfortable, mundane ministry and build the kind of supportive communities that allow us run right into the trenches to protect those too vulnerable to protect themselves.

Preliminary Bibliography

Primary Sources

Rahma, Anita. Downward Discipleship : How Amy Carmichael Gave Me Courage to Serve in a Slum. Littleton. CO: William Carey Publishing, 2024. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=31151604.

Secondary Sources

Carmichael, Amy, 1867-1951. Overweights of Joy / by Amy Wilson-Carmichael ; with Preface by T. Walker. England: Morgan & Scott, 1906, 1906.

Elliot, Elisabeth. A Chance to Die : The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael. Paperback ed. Grand Rapids, Mich: Revell, 2005. http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=110120&titleID=6010963.

Elliot, Elisabeth. Through Gates of Splendor /. Wheaton, IL : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 2015.