(subject to change)
CSP: 643 Seminar Credits: 2 units
Instructor: Clare Ronzani
Fall Semester 2004; Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon
Course Description:
This course is an exploration of the relationship between spiritual growth and psychological development. Drawing from ancient and contemporary sources for personal growth and spiritual practice, we will explore the “spiritual direction” of our lives along the paths of creation spirituality.
Course Objectives:
q to understand more fully the relationship between spiritual growth and psychological
development
q to become more aware of spiritual practices and resources that further our growth
and development
q to explore the meaning of symbolic and archetypal systems as significant to
psychological/spiritual growth
q to integrate and deepen our consciousness of body/soul/mind connections which
the creation spiritual tradition fosters
Course Requirements/Criteria for Evaluation:
l. Attendance (attendance (on time) at all class sessions is required)
2. Weekly readings (as evidenced in papers and class discussions)
3. Class Participation: active and informed participation in weekly seminars; participation in
one class seminar presentation
4. Written Assignments: 1. 3 page paper due Sept. 22. Topic: Signs of Life (Arrien)
2. 4-5 page mid-semester paper due Oct. 20. Topic will be assigned
in class.
3. 4-5 page final paper integrating themes from the course. Due Dec.1
Papers are evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:
-content and clarity of expression
-structure/organization of ideas
-integration of reflective analysis and experiential material, as appropriate to
particular assignment
-demonstration of basic writing skills (spelling, grammar, etc.)
Format for papers: (see MLA Guidelines booklet)
-Typed, double-spaced, 12 point font; leave 1” margin for comments
-References (endnotes/footnotes) and bibliography, when appropriate
5. Grading: Grades will be based on the following:
25% attendance and informed participation (including evidence of qualitative
reflection on readings)
25% class presentation
50% written assignments
6. Readings:
Required:
Arrien, Signs of Life
Hillesum, An Interrupted Life
One of the following:
Bolen, Jean Shinoda: Goddesses in Everywoman: A New Psychology of Woman
Gods in Everyman: Archetypes that Shape Men’s Lives
Pearson, Carol, The Hero Within: Six Archetypes We live By
Plus reading packet: articles and selections from other books, including the following:
Bridges, The Way of Transition
Fischer, Women at the Well
Hillman, The Soul’s Code
Kornfield, After the Ecstasy, the Laundry
Moore, Thomas, Care of the Soul
Myss, Anatomy of the Spirit
O’Donohue, Anam Cara
COURSE OUTLINE
PSYCHE, SOUL AND SPIRIT
FALL 2004
(subject to change)
Sept. 8 Perspectives on Psyche, Soul, Spirit: Adult Development and Spiritual Growth
Reading: (prepare for Sept. 8 class; readings available from front desk by Sept. 1)
Barrows, “The Ecopsychology of Child Development,” Ecopsychology
Hillman, “In a Nutshell: The Acorn Theory and the Redemption of Psychology, The Soul’s Code, Ch. 1
Moore, “Honoring Symptoms as a Voice of the Soul,” Care of the Soul, ch. 1
Sept. 15: The Power of Symbol in the Work of Soul
Reading:
Arrien, Signs of Life
Sept. 22: (no class session)
3 page reflection due on Arrien
Reading: see September 29)
Sept. 29: Transitions
Reading:
Bridges, “The Way of Transition” and “The Archetype of the Journey” (The Way of Transition)
Anderson and Hopkins, “Leaving Home” (The Feminine Face of God )
Oliver, “The Journey” (with commentary by Roger Housden in Ten Poems to Change Your Life)
Supplementary: Fitzgerald, “Impasse and Dark Night”
Oct. 6: Spiritual Wholeness and Spiritual Practice
Reading:
Kornfield, “The Guardians of the Heart: Angels of Light, Ocean of Tears” (After The Ecstasy, the Laundry)
“The Mandala of Awakening: What am I Leaving Out?” (After the Ecstasy)
“Awakening with All Beings” (After the Ecstasy, pp. 272-280)
additional reading tba
Oct. 13: Body Wisdom/Spirit Wisdom
Reading:
Myss, selection tba
O’Donohue, “Toward a Spirituality of the Senses” (Anam Cara, ch. 2)
Kornfield, “Sitting and Walking Meditation” (Inner Knowing)
Prime, Pamela (Sullivan), “Embodied Spiritual Direction”
Oct. 20: The Art of Spiritual Direction
Reading: Fischer, “Spiritual Direction in a Feminist Context” (Women at the Well)
Gawain, “Moving Toward the New Millenium”
Groff, “Using Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences in Spiritual Direction,” (Presence, Vol.4, No. 2)
Kornfield, “You Can’t Do It Alone,” (A Path With Heart ch. 16)
n.b. 4-5 page paper due
Oct. 27: Study week (no class)
Nov. 3: Living Archetypes (class presentations on Bolen or Pearson)
Nov. 10: Living Archetypes (class presentations on Bolen or Pearson)
Reading:
Hillesum, An Interrupted Life
Nov. 17: Psyche, Soul and Spirit: A Life-Story of Transformation
Reading:
Hillesum, An Interrupted Life
Nov. 24: THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY!
Dec. 1: Final Gathering
Final (4-5 page) paper due
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.