PHIL 2055 - The Spiritual Journey

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Curry College

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Many spiritual orientations and practices talk about life as a “journey,” as a process of spiritual growth and discovery of life’meaning in relationship to a transcendent reality, named variously as God/Goddess, Enlightenment, The One, Truth, Higher Power, etc. In all of these traditions, the “spiritual journey” isnot just about concepts of spiritual life, but about how real people live their lives aimed toward ultimate significance. This course will explore what life as a spiritual journey is about, using autobiographies of such pilgrims as Gandhi, Menchu, Madonna, Malcolm X, Merton, U2, and Mary Baker Eddy. Are we all on a “spiritual journey’ even if we think we are not, evenif we are not religious? Students will reflect on their own spiritual development in light of insights offered by artists, and mystics, as well as theological and psychological writers. (Same course as REL 2055). This course is excellent for students at all levels.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.curry.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 333-2900

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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