Spirituality and Ethics: Transformative Christian Practices from Confession to Meditation
RELI 490
Spring 2006
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01
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This course explores historic and contemporary spiritual practices--meditation, prayer, fasting--and their role in shaping ideas, attitudes and values of individuals and communities. From a philosophical and critical perspective, we will examine the background (Stoics, Epicureans), the early and Medieval Christian forms (Augustine, Ignatius), and contemporary philosophic and Christian forms (Iris Murdoch, Annie Dillar, Simone Weil) of spirituality as they relate to ethical understanding. Feminist, African American, and evangelical forms of religious piety will also be covered. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Ethical Reasoning, Ethical Reasoning, Writing, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RELI |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
St. Augustine, CONFESSIONS
Ignatius of Loyola, SPIRITUAL EXERCISES
Theresa of Avila, THE LIFE OF SAINT THERESA OF AVILA BY HERSELF
Iris Murdoch, THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOOD
Simone Weil, WAITING FOR GOD
Annie Dillard, PILGRIM AT TINKER CREEK
Richard Foster, THE CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two 5-page book reviews, One 15-page research paper |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Weekly attendance, reading, and participation in discussion is required. |
| Instructor(s): Gehman,Heidi Marlene Times: ...W... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: BTFDA414; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 4 | | |
| Seats Available: 15 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 3 | FR: 3 |
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