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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue

PAR 222  -  The Contemplative Life


Examination of the contemplative life in global philosophical and religious traditions from past and present, including Buddhism, Christianity, Daoism, Hinduism and Stoicism. Discusses the goals and methods of contemplative practice and includes experiential learning opportunities to explore contemplation beyond the classroom throughout the semester.

Credit Hours: 3

University Studies: Approaches and Perspectives/Historical and Philosophical Approaches, Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society, Explorations Beyond the Classroom
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.