PSYC of Spiritual Experience.

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the study and interpretation of spiritual experiences throughout the history of psychology, and explores what is now called Transpersonal Psychology. Historically, this subject matter has included religious and "mystical" experiences, and altered states of consciousness. Students will be exposed to the thoughts on these topics by major figures in psychology, philosophy, and theology, including Freud, James, Jung, Huxley, Wilber, Maslow, Frankl, Campbell, and Tillich.Prerequisite: Jr. or Sr. Standing and consent of Instructor.