Modernity & the Search for Meaning

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In the modern world it has become increasingly difficult to make sense of our experiences within a spiritual framework. Ironically, it is also a time when people are seeking answers or guidance to help them navigate the turbulent psychic landscape of our time. This course will explore the current modes of thinking around religion and spirituality from an interdisciplinary approach. By examining the issues and concerns at the heart of contemporary existence, students will gain perspective on what it means to a conscious participant in the world today amidst its beauty and terrors. This course asks the question: How do we, as sentient beings, make or find meaning in our planetary situation?