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iPP 5052 integral research B 2
In this course, students will continue to use the principles of IPP 5051
and complete a research project and paper. Prerequisite: IPP 5051.
iPP 5054 enneagram assessment 3
The Enneagram will be presented as a model for understanding
defense strategies against experiencing and expressing one’s essential
self. The course will focus on developmental perspec tives and
intersubjective dynamics. Co-requisite: COr 3145.
iPP 5307 issues in religious Studies 1–3
This course explores changing topics in religious studies such as
Advaita vedanta, women’s spirituality, and creation spirituality. May
be repeated for credit with a change of topic.
iPP 5309 Taoism 2
This course examines the origins of Taoism in Chinese culture and
the thought of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu. The resonance of Taoist
ideas with contemporary living is also covered.
iPP 5310 integral Yoga 2
This course explores the integral yoga philosophy of Sri Aurobindo
and Haridas Chaudhuri as an evolutionary model of psychological
and spiritual growth. Course includes integration of the yogas,
different levels of mind, and cellular evolution. Spiri tual principles
and experiential practices are also discussed.
iPP 5314 Shakti-Kundalini Yoga 2
This course examines the philosophy and spiritual practice of India’s
kundalini yoga as a model of human development and map of
consciousness.
iPP 5315 Christian Mysticism 2
The course examines a variety of ancient and contemporary
Christian mystics, whose spiritual quests have challenged ortho doxy
and served as a basis for re-evaluating the Christian vision.
iPP 5316 Jewish Mysticism 2
The essentials of Judaism as presented in the Tanakh, and its
expression in the movements of Gnosticism, Kabbalah, and
Hasidism.
iPP 5317 advaita Vedanta: Self-realization 2
Advaita vedanta (the teachings of non-duality) is the meditative and
psycho-philosophical system directed at the experiential recognition
of the individual “I” as timeless self, sole-existing reality and
being/consciousness/bliss. The direct recognition of this identity
frees one from sorrow and limitations. Course investigates vedantic
philosophy and meditative practices including Sri ramana
Maharshi’s method of subsiding the “I” sense in the heart.
iPP 5318 Seminar in Sacred Psychology
and religion 1–3
Topics in this seminar vary and include spiritual principles and
practices from different religious traditions. Topics include integral
yoga, Buddhist psychology, nature spirituality, Sufism, diamond
approach, Kabbalah, and feminine spirituality among others.
College of Professional Studies Course Descriptions
iPP 5319 Seminar in religious Studies 1–3
In-depth research and analysis of specific topics in religious studies.
Topics include kundalini yoga, teachings of Jesus, and a mystic’s
vision.
iPP 5320 Sufism 2
The course examines the development of the mystical Sufi
movement in 17th-century Syria, the relationship of the Sufi
movement to orthodox Islam, and Sufism’s relevance in the modern
world.
iPP 5326 Tibetan Buddhism 2
This course explores the confluence of original Indian elements of
Buddhism with tantric outlooks as well as with Persian and Chinese
sources. Attention is brought to the psychology and meditative
practices of the Tibetan tradition.
iPP 5327 Wisdom Yoga and Buddhist Meditation 2
This course explores the traditions of yoga and Buddhism from
historical and modern perspectives. Practical experience of the
subject matter is combined with intellectual examination. The
question of spiritual awakening is woven throughout.
iPP 5328 alchemy and Spiritual Practice 2
In this class, the basic principles and practices of alchemy will be
explored within a context of psycho-spiritual development.
relevance to modern world and application to personal, social, and
global issues will also be discussed.
iPP 5330 Tai Chi Chuan: introduction to
Principles and Practices 2
Tai chi chuan, an ancient art of cultivating the body’s vital energy
(called chi or Qi), is based on the Taoist philosophy of living in
harmony with nature. Students will learn 17 movements of the short
yang form and specific Taoist principles related to spiritual growth.
iPP 5335 diamond approach 2
This course explores the diamond Heart approach of A.H. Almaas.
Topics include presence, essence, the theory of holes, and the
relationship of object relations theory to psycho-spiritual
development.
iPP 5340 nature Spirituality 2
Explores the historical role of nature in spiritual experience as well
as practices that enhance the integration of body, mind, and spirit.
iPP 5347 Spirituality, Symbols, and dreams 2
In this course, we will explore dreaming as a spiritual practice. dream
symbols are often powerful guides which express our human and
spiritual potential. They bring insight, wisdom, life purpose, clarity,
and illumination. Through readings, class discussion, and
experiential exercises, we will befriend our dreaming guides and
bring them to the light of day.
iPP 5505 issues in integral Studies
This course offers different perspectives on topics related to integral
studies.
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