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Alternative Spiritualities in the United States
HDS 2360

Jointly Offered with: Faculty of Arts & Sciences as RELIGION 1562

Course Information

Description

This course surveys spiritual practices and movements that have been labeled as metaphysical, esoteric, pagan, occult, harmonial, and New Age. We will begin with a historical survey of esoteric spirituality from colonial-era astrology and alchemy to New Age and neopagan traditions, then consider some leading constructive thinkers within alternative spiritual traditions, such as Starhawk and Joanna Macy. The course will also feature field trips to a variety of spiritual organizations and communities. Jointly offered in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Religion 1562.

School Harvard Divinity School
Credits 4
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Course Component Conference Course
Instruction Mode In Person
Grading Basis HDS Student Option (LG/SUS/AUD)
MTS/ThM Area of Focus Religions of the Americas
Arts of Ministry Denominational Polity
MDiv Histories, Theologies, and Practices Paganism/Earth Centered Religions
Language Course Type N/A
Language Taught N/A
MDiv Scriptural Interpretation N/A
Course Level N/A