Finding God Within

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

The idea that God is present in the depths of the human soul is a central motif in the history of Christian spirituality. Students taking this course will do close readings of classic and contemporary texts that treat this theme. They will consider questions such as the following: What habits of behavior and thought are most helpful as we search for God within? How can finite, bodily, and even sinful creatures be the dwelling places of infinite wisdom and love? How do spiritual practices of turning inward generate better ways of living in the “outside” world? How does a greater awareness of God’s presence change our lives and our understanding of their purpose?