Communication

Catalog description

Taught by PSR. This is one part of a 3 module class of 1 credit units each. You must also register for Ritual Design and Empathy to complete the course. As a required course in the Stackable Curriculum for MDiv students in their first year, it provides an introductory and hands on approach to leading religious communities. Each class will meet on Thursday afternoons for a total engagement of 4-5 weeks per module. This one unit module introduces the basic principles of Communication for first-year stackable curriculum students through an extended reflection on practices of "Communication" as a spiritual trait for leaders of communities involved with social justice and transformation. The course is organized around lectures and discussions, with the expectation of a research paper at the end. Students will engage with readings through personal reflections and regular writing and discussion exercises. Class meets 3/14/2019-4/11/2019.