TMST8565 · Theology and Ministry
Clough School of Theology and Ministry
The seminar explores the foundations, methodology, major trends and partners of spirituality studies. Through the reading and discussion of classical and contemporary texts, the seminar will sketch the contours of the academic discipline of spirituality and its actuality. The course will unfold along five main axes: foundations, interpretation, dialogue partners (scripture, history, theology, anthropology), research and interdisciplinarity, and current themes (nature, ethics, aesthetics, interfaith dialogue). This course is open to Advanced degree students and Advanced Master's degree students.
Course experience
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Organization
4.8 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.9 / 5
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Attendance
4.7 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.6 / 5
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Weekly effort
~6
hours per week
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Across time
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Spring 2025
1 sectionSpring 2024
1 sectionSpring 2023
1 sectionFall 2020
1 section