ARTS 550 - Arts and Spiritual Development

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Community Arts

Description:

Students develop practical teaching strategies for using the arts in helping children and youth in small and large classroom settings to awaken and develop a spiritual awarenessin themselves and an understanding of their relationship to others. Concrete theoretical discussions will provide the basis for understanding spiritual development and internal locus of control. This is an interactive and creative class in which students develop and engage in various artistic projects and explore their own spirituality while learning techniques for teaching diverse youth. Students will also learn and develop practical strategies for using the arts in teaching spiritual concepts to children and youth using integrative arts and experiential learning styles. Based on a working model of teaching through music, drama, visual arts, games, and dance, participants will learn by doing and by creating their own integrative and creative productions and lessons aimed at involving children and youth in the exploration of character and spiritual development.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eastern.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 341-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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