Mysticism around the World

Undergraduate

examines diverse approaches to mysticism across various religious traditions, exploring theistic, non-theistic, and spiritualist perspectives. Questions of consciousness and language in relation to ineffable experiences will be considered. Topics may include religious law’s impact on mystical expressions, and the dynamic between mystics and the orthodox traditions of which they are a part. Textual analysis covers meditation, prayer practices, and mystical experiences. Discussions encompass mysticism's relevance to religious, philosophical, political, and environmental discourse today. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS .