Topics in Religious Thought
CAS PH 496
- Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
- Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings
- Writing-Intensive Course
Undergraduate Prerequisites: CASWR 120 or equivalent and one course from among the following: Religion, Philosophy, Core Curriculum (CASCC 101 and/or CC 102). - Topic for Spring 2025: Happiness, East and West. What is happiness? How can we achieve a balanced, healthy, fulfilling life? Classical thinkers such as Aristotle, Plato, Chuang Tzu; Stoic, Confucian, Buddhist paths; comparison with contemporary studies on happiness and mindfulness. Effective Spring 2023 this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing-Intensive Course, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings.
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Lobel | REL 404 | TR 2:00 pm-3:15 pm | Mts w/CAS RN452 Mts w/GRS RN752 Mts w/STH TT838 |
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