INT 511 - Peace Through Education

This course examines approaches to education that lay a foundation for inner and outer coherent behavior. The approach supports the development of the learner in a prepared environment - an environment that explores peaceful ways of being with self, other and nature.
Some of the core questions that drive this course of study include: How does Bohmian dialogue in an education setting contribute to the evolution of a peaceful society? What processes in education contribute to unconditioning of student and teacher? In what ways might peace be experienced as a process that involves deep focus, collaboration, social awareness, love of work, empathy and humility?
Learners experience peace through the pedagogical framework of Cosmic Education - interconnected stories that show demonstrate integration and interrelatedness. (For example, the “I hear and I obey” story is used to illustrate how interdependencies are integral to life.)
Students will engage in readings and dialogue throughout the seminar to develop layers of understanding of peace with self, peace with other and peace with the natural environment. This will include their participation in an international Symposium on Peace through Education. Note: This course is Pass/Fail.

Credits: 3