Naropa University Oakland

Master of Liberal Arts Program in Creation Spirituality

spring Semester Intensive (required)

Creation Spirituality and Cosmology Intensive II

February 2-6, 2005 2 Credits

CSP 602

Course Description: An immersion into cosmology and the creation spiritual tradition. Exploring the vibrant scientific and spiritual context from which to view the remarkable unfolding of the universe, the course will start with the flaring forth of the fireball and will extend to the principles of creation spirituality, sustainability in the Ecozoic era, etc. Includes art-as-meditation each afternoon.

Faculty: Seminar: Matthew Fox, Larry Edwards

Art as Meditation: Jennifer Berezan Body Prayer: Michael Mansfield

Required Text:. Brian Swimme & Thomas Berry, The Universe Story

Recommended: Thomas Berry, The Dream of the Earth

Assignment: 8-10 page paper (due March 1). Topic: List and describe briefly five events chronicled in the Universe Story, from each of the four main periods: galactic, Earth life, human emergence to the classical civilizations, and modern human. Of these twenty or so descriptions, expand on one and relate it to your own spiritual journey. Please use “MLA Writing Guidelines for Course Papers” booklet for format. MLA Writing Guidelines can be downloaded at: https://creationspirituality.org/mlastudentresources.html

February 2 • Wednesday, 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

4:00-5:00 pm Welcome, Orientation for new students, MLA staff - (Eckhart Room)

5:00-5:30pm Thesis Process Orientation for those registering for Thesis this semester (Room TBA)

5:30-7:00 pm Welcome to Returning Students, Light Supper, MLA staff - (Eckhart & Gaudalupe)

7:00-9:00 pm Presentation: Creation Spirituality and Cosmology, Matthew Fox - (Eckhart Room)

February 3 • Thursday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

9:00am -12:00pm Seminar: Larry Edwards (Eckhart)

12:00 -12:30pm Body Prayer: Michael Mansfield (Guadalupe)

1:30-4:00 pm Art as Meditation: Jennifer Berezan (Rumi)

4:30-5:30 pm Process Group: (MLA staff)

February 4, 5 • Friday, Saturday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

9:00 am Body Prayer: Michael Mansfield (Guadalupe)

9:30 am -12:30 pm Seminar: Larry Edwards (Eckhart)

1:30-4:00 pm Art as Meditation: Jennifer Berezan (Rumi)

4:30-5:30 pm Process Group: (MLA staff)

February 6 • Sunday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

9:00 am-10:15 am Information Session: MLA staff (Eckhart)

10:30am-12:30 pm Seminar: Larry Edwards (Eckhart)

12:30-1pm Closing Ritual: Michael Mansfield (Guadalupe)

Note: Naropa University-Oakland will provide accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. To request an accommodation, or to discuss any learning needs you may have, contact the Dean of Students, (510) 835-4827 ext 15.