Course Description:
Looks primarily at mysticism in the major world religions, with an emphasis on Western mystics. Investigates the role of mysticism in some of the tribal religions of Africa and North America and compares the perceptions of the various forms. Looks at the ways in which the mystics are part of the larger traditions, such as cabala within Judaism, mysticism within Christianity, and Sufism within Islam. Describes the extent to which the cultural settings of the religions play a role in the form of mysticism that arises in the dominant religion.
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4 SH of philosophy and religion or permission of instructor.
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Additional Information:
Approved course: NU Core-Comparative Study of Cultures
Approved course: Arts & Sciences Core-Diversity
Approved course: NU Core-Arts/Humanities Level 1
