SEM-363 |
Critical Consciousness-Understand Oursel |
Living with a critical consciousness requires that we are able to examine our personal lives as well as the political, social, religious, and psychological contexts in which we find ourselves. Through an interdisciplinary course of study participants will view the disciplines of science, literature, history, education as means by which both we and the world have been constructed. Students will play an active part in the class through reading, reflecting, and responding to course material. This course focuses on Racism, which is one of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: Earth, nonviolence, women, racism, and immigration. This course meets the University ' s |
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definition of writing intensive. |
3.00 |
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SEM-364 |
Spirituality of the Child |
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This course explores spirituality from the developmental, creative, and present-moment perspective of the young | |||
child, with particular focus on the works of Robert Coles, Aline Wolf, and various peace educators. Concentrating | |||
on the child as spirit-in-action, we explore creativity, acceptance of difference, and non-violence as elements of | |||
childhood development that are in need of nurturing. Through our own spiritual awareness and the use of | |||
practical activities, we adults can foster this natural development of spirit in children. This course focuses on nonviolence | |||
, one of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: Earth, Immigration, Non-violence, Racism, and | |||
Women. This course meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive. |
3.00 |
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SEM-407 |
Human Trafficking |
This course draws on the work of Viktor Frankl and uses a philosophical lens to explore human trafficking in its assault on human dignity, human rights and human flourishing. We will do this through the historical, social, political and economic contexts of human trafficking. This course focuses on Women, which is one of the five concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: Women, earth, nonviolence, racism and immigration. This course meets the |
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University ' s definition of writing intensive. |
3.00 |
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SEM-453 |
Caring & Human Experience in Society |
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This course explores the experience of human caring through the contributions and perspectives of multiple | |||
scholars, utilizing a multicultural lens. Nonviolence, one of the Critical Concerns of the sisters of Mercy, is a | |||
central focus. Students will engage in complex examination of the meaning of human caring and human | |||
responses. Human Caring Science, humanities-based learning activities and an interdisciplinary approach will be | |||
incorporated. Critical thinking, creativity, empathy and personal development will be emphasized. This course | |||
focuses on Nonviolence, which is one of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: Earth, nonviolence, | |||
women, racism, and immigration. This course meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive. |
3.00 |
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SEM-454 |
Global Learning: Why Does It Matter? |
This course explores global learning through a multifaceted lens incorporating a variety of social, cultural, historical, economic, ethical and political perspectives. The implications of these perspectives as well as the interconnectivity of all humanity are addressed. Selected local and global challenges are discussed. The requisite knowledge, attitudes and skills for living in a global, humane world are emphasized. This course focuses on Earth, which is one of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: Earth, nonviolence, women, racism, and |
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immigration. This course meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive. |
3.00 |
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