In 1950 the "Angelicum's" Institute of Spirituality was founded by Paul-Pierre Philippe within the Faculty of Theology to promote scientific and systematic study of ascetical and mystical theology, and to offer preparation for spiritual directors. The Institute was approved by the Congregation for Catholic Education on 1 May 1958. Today the Institute is presided over by Paul Murray, lecturer in Spiritual Theology at the "Angelicum". Murry was awarded the "Magister Sacrae Theologiae" by the Master General of the Order on 20 September 2011.