RES 379 - PII The Inner Search for God

(Perspectives II course) With readings from such writers as Evelyn Underhill, Etty Hillesum, Thomas Merton, and Abraham Heschel as well as selections from medieval mystics, the course will explore how humans seek and experience God. Special attention to varieties of religious experience and spirituality, spiritual practices, and the relationship of spirituality and mysticism to compassion and work for justice.

Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Any PI or P-EQ in Religious Studies.

Credits: 3