RE 478 - The Psychology of T'ai Chi Ch'uan

Institution:

Chaminade University of Honolulu

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Description:

This course explores the art of T'ai Chi Ch'uan froman interdisciplinary perspective that incorporates psychology, philosophy, science and religion. The long form of the Yang style will be taught and T'ui Shou and Ch'i Kung will be included as supplements. The course will examine the cultural influence of Shamanism, Confucianism, Taoism, Ch'an Buddhism, Neo-Confucianism, and the I Ching on the moving meditation of T'ai Chi Ch'uan. Theinfluence of T'ai Chi Ch'uan on such areas asphysical health, mental well-being, consciousness, spirituality, culture, and martial arts will also be explored. Cross listed as PSY 478. Offered spring semesters. This is an interdisciplinary course. Prerequisites: PSY 101, RE 103, RE 205, or RE 211. This course may not be used to satisfy the 300-level Religious Studies General Education Core requirement.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.chaminade.edu

Phone Number:

(808) 735-4711

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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