RELI 2713
Mystical and Contemplative Traditions
An historical and functional study of mystical experiences in their religious contexts, relying on examples from selected traditions such as the Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish and Muslim.
2026
Topics
- Definitions and Distinctions
- Mysticism and Modes of Thought
- What is a Mystic?
- Mysticism and Contemporary Life
- Thanksgiving; no class
- The Absolute and the Relative
- Love and Knowledge
- Consciousness
- Action, Invocation, Prayer
- Pray Without Ceasing
- The Cultivation of Virtue
- Serenity and Silence
- Serenity and Silence cont’d.
Prerequisites & course information
Lecture three hours a week.