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3.00 Credits
This course alternates topics of current interest in the Religious Studies field. A key course for the major, it explores a religious phenomenon across traditions, using a classic methodology in the field employed. This course is designed to underscore the importance of the inner and outer aspects in the undergraduate major's contemplative journey. Studies refine scholarly skills in reading, research and writing under guidance in preparation for the Senior Project.
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3.00 Credits
The second of two classes on understanding and working with the human group-field. With a theoretical basis established in the previous course, this class continues to examine group-field process work in a variety of "applied" expressions. Examples of these include dialogue practice, community-based ritual practice, wisdom circles, archetypal motifs and principles of restorative justice. While this is a more experiential class, it continues to explore earlier themes around conflict, diversity and sacred view.
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3.00 Credits
A basic introduction to the Sanskrit language directly linked to sacred concepts drawn from the sacred traditions of Yoga, Tantra, Vedanta and Sankhya. Language skills presented include the oral and written Sanskrit alphabet (devanagari), Roman transliteration and an introductory recognition of some Sanskrit grammar elements. Explanations of sacred Sanskrit terms/concepts with brief overviews of the representative sacred traditions are interwoven in the course. Participatory oral chanting of the alphabet, sacred seed syllables and sample concepts/terms/verses are integrated into the class format.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on setting up students' service-learning program for year one and on giving them the context and skills to maximize the benefit of their service-learning experience. It involves a combination of regular on-campus classroom work and fieldwork including on-site visits to various social agencies, nonprofits, NGOs and other social action projects. It also includes several models for contemplative social action. One of the primary goals of this first-semester training is to create a learning community among the students that becomes the vehicle and context for their journey.
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3.00 Credits
The focal point of this course is a street retreat in Denver during practice week and a social action project carried out by the students as a group. The street retreat is led by a peacemaker priest or another street retreat leader approved by the Peacemaker Community. The retreat is preceded by sufficient classroom work to prepare the students and followed up with further classroom work to help students integrate their experience into their overall learning path. Students also conceive, plan and carry out a social action project together as a group.
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4.00 Credits
This course continues to expand student knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary of literary Tibetan primarily through translating texts in different genres such as sutras, lives of Buddhist saints, history, philosophy and so forth. It also continues to develop student knowledge of spoken Tibetan. Prerequisite: REL 284/533.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the mystical contemplative tradition of Judaism through a demonstration of its approach to Torah texts. The emphasis in the course is on the development and expression of critical thinking and intuition. Good questions are a priority over good answers. Age old Chassidic methodologies are used towards this end. Dramatization of stories are utilized to access the students' emotions and intuitive powers. Exposure to practices like shofar and succah give students a firsthand experience of Jewish contemplative practice.
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4.00 Credits
A continuation into the second year of basic Sanskrit grammar, pronunciation, dictionary usage and vocabulary acquisition. There is strong emphasis on noun compounds (samaasas). We move onwards through the Goldman & Goldman primer, Devavanipravesika. We read selectively in a range of texts, including Hindu & Buddhist scripture, and secular court poetry. Stanzas from Bhagavad Gita are introduced, as well as the Heart Sutra. Particular attention is given in class to Indic culture, its connection to Sanskrit language and religious traditions, and issues raised by the work of translation.
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4.00 Credits
This course continues to expand student knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary of literary Tibetan primarily through translating texts in different genres such as sutras, lives of Buddhist saints, history, philosophy and so forth. Also continues to develop student knowledge of spoken Tibetan. Prerequisite: REL 375/553.
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4.00 Credits
This semester completes the range of Sanskrit grammar, with secondary conjugations, vocabulary acquisition, an investigation of etymology and a study of the principles behind words and their meanings. In addition to finishing the textbook on grammar, the Devavanipravesika, the class reads examples of a range of Buddhist, Hindu and secular verses. Increased attention is given to translation and the hands-on practice of bringing ancient texts into the contemporary world.
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