5 credits
Students in this course investigate the human experience as understood through science, spiritual traditions, and contemporary thinking. They analyze the roles of evolutionary psychology, social psychology, science, and spirituality as they relate to human beliefs and experiences, such as happiness and love. Through a range of conceptual and applied assignments, students gain an understanding of historical and religious traditions and scientific theories as well as the theories and arguments of leading scientific and religious thinkers. Students also learn to determine the separateness or duality of science and spirituality.