Philosophy, Theology and Psychology of Love

College Regis College
Instructor(s) Dadosky, John D.
Course Code RGT3565HS
Semester Second Semester
Section 6101
Online Yes
Credits One Credit
Location Online - Asynchronous
Description

This course surveys the importance and the nature of love, including the various types, tensions, and distortions. Authors include: St. Paul, Erich Fromm, C.S. Lewis, Vladimir Solovyov, Rosemary Haughton, Rollo May, M. Scott Peck, Desmond Tutu and Robert Johnson. In addition, the course will include some multi-religious perspectives including Buddhism and Islam. It aims to present a critical and realistic approach to love with the broader goal, through wider discussion, of promoting civility and charitable living. Various psychological, philosophical, and theological approaches will be explored.

Crosslisted to (1) Pastoral Thelology
Schedule N/A
Start Time TBA
End Time TBA
Hours Per Week 2
Minimum Enrolment 10
Maximum Enrolment 20
Teaching Method
Workshop
Readings
Means of Evaluation
Class Participation
Reflection Paper
Summative Paper
Book Review
Short Paper
Currently Offered Winter 2020