Quadratos

by Alexander J. Shaia

Audio CD

Published January 1, 2008

About the author

Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Alexander Shaia grew up as part of a large, extended family that had emigrated from Lebanon a generation previously. He grew up with the traditions of an ancient religion—Maronite Catholicism—and was expected to become a priest, a family tradition since the year 1300. Alexander chose otherwise. He attended the University of Notre Dame and received a degree in cultural anthropology. Next came a Master's Degree in Counseling Education, a Master's Degree in Religious Education, a graduate certificate in Pastoral Psychotherapy, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Then Alexander traveled to Switzerland where he studied with the originator of Sandplay, Jungian Analyst Dora Kalff, and spent additional time at the Jung Institute. Returning to the United States, many years of teaching, and study continued to build on a lifelong practice of prayer. Dr. Shaia now devotes himself fulltime to writing, speaking, and leading retreats on the transformative power of quadratos and the spiritual journey found within the four gospels.