Creation Spirituality and Cosmology Intensive I
August 24-29, 2004 SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Course Description: CSP 600
This course deepens the student’s understanding of creation spirituality and cosmology through study of the writings and books on the creation spiritual tradition and the new scientific understanding of the universe story.
Art as Meditation: Traveling a Creative Path (Robert Rice)
The Art as Meditation session will use creative movement, writing and art to explore the four paths of Creation Spirituality. Emphasis will be placed on how the creative process can help each participant identify specific qualities that are important to guide his/her future learning and spiritual direction. These individual explorations will be combined with group arts experiences that introduce students to their collective creative potential.
Faculty: Matthew Fox, Drew Dellinger, Betty McAfee, Robert Rice, Jackie Hairston
Texts: 1. Matthew Fox, Original Blessing
For those who have already read Original Blessing, the text is Fox and Sheldrake, Natural Grace
2. Brian Swimme, The Hidden Heart of the Cosmos
Assignment: 12 page paper due Friday, September 24, 2004 . Topic to be assigned in class. Please use “MLA Guidelines for Course Papers” booklet for format.
Text: Swimme, The Hidden Heart of the Cosmos
9:30 am-12:30 pm Seminar: “Creation Spirituality and Science” (Matthew Fox)
4:30-5:30 pm Process Group (MLA staff)
9:30 am -12:30 pm “The Four Paths: A Multimedia Experience” (Betty McAfee)
1:30-4:00 pm Art as Meditation (Robert Rice)
1:30-4:00 pm Art as Meditation (Robert Rice)
1:30-4:00 pm Art as Meditation (Robert Rice)