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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 |
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SEM-363 |
Critical Consciousness-Understand Oursel |
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and the world have been constructed . Students will play an active
Take ENG-101 . ( Required , Previous ). 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 definition of writing intensive .
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SEM-364 Spirituality of the Child 3
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 non- violence , 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 .
Take ENG-101 . ( Required , Previous ).
SEM-407 Human Trafficking 3
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 University ' s definition of writing intensive .
Take ENG-101 . ( Required , Previous ).