Exploring Interreligious Spaces

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Taught by GTU. This seminar explores the rich landscape and complex dynamics of the places and situations where religions encounter one another, both within the individual and in the shared spaces, including particularly at the GTU. We will investigate, experience, and reflect upon various perspectives and factors that can be operative in these spaces - psychological, phenomenological, postcolonial, comparative, institutional forces, etc. By the end of the course, participants will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the theological/spiritual and ministerial challenges associated with interreligious encounters. Student evaluation will be based on class participation, reflections, participant observation, interview, and a short research paper. This course is taught by PhD student Christina Atienza with a Newhall Award, under the supervision of Thomas Cattoi. [20 max enrollment; Auditors with faculty permission]