RSO-51803 Spirituality & Science
Course
Credits 3.00
| Teaching method | Contact hours |
| Lectures | 8 |
| Literature study | |
| Tutorial | 2 |
| Self-study |
| Course coordinator(s) | prof. dr. ir. CJ Weeda |
| Lecturer(s) | prof. dr. ir. CJ Weeda |
| Examiner(s) | prof. dr. ir. CJ Weeda |
Continuation courses:
Supervision in using the knowledge in a period of practical training and in a thesis
Contents:
- to provide insight into the nature of spiritual knowledge and in the cultural developments which have (and still do) influenced the significance of different visions;
- clarify examples of analyses and research in the combined areas of spirituality and science in different scientific disciplines.
Aims:
To increase knowledge about the basic assumptions and background of spirituality and their interconnectdness, and to supply insights and tools as to how to apply this knowledge in research.
Activities:
- interactive lectures and discussion in study groups;
- research through inner reflection and research in the field;
- literature study;
- written examination.
Examination:
Evaluation of:
- an essay at the start of the course;
- a literature report;
- a written examination.
Literature:
A course guide will be available at the start of the course.
Literature:
'Spiritualiteit en Wetenschap' - Iteke Weeda (ed.), Anthos, Amsterdam 1996
Furthermore: a list will be handed out with relevant books, which can be chosen for the literature report.