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科目名 Theme Studies I  Religion and Peace
担当教員 Gross, Brett
授業の目的、または到達目標 To deepen students understanding of the relationship between, on the one hand, religious and spiritual traditions and, other the other hand, peace and conflict resolution.
授業の概要 This course will explore the religious and spiritual inspiration and underpinnings for movements aimed at cultivating peaceful societies. Students will examine the works of Ghandi, Martin Luther King Jr., Ellul, and Thich Nhat Hanh, amongst others. Students will critically evaluate theories and methods of nonviolent change and conduct research into the connection between religious traditions and efforts to achieve structural peace.
科目群/ベンチマーク Int.
授業の形態 This course will consist of teacher-facilitated class discussion of selected topics and reading materials.
時間割   概要 宿題(予習・復習等)
1
  • Introduction: What is Religion? What is Positive Peace? Quotations from The Sermon on the Mount.
  • Read selections from The Sermon on the Mount provided by the instructor; answer the study questions; work on Poster Project.
2
  • Continuation of “The Sermon on the Mount”; The Ethics of War: 'Just War Theory' and Christian Tradition.
  • Read excerpts on 'Just War Theory' provided by the instructor; answer the study questions.
3
  • Conclusion of 'Just War Theory'; Discussion of Research Presentation Topics; First Response and Reflection papers Due.
  • Read the Summary of Ellul's 'The Law of Violence' provided by the instructor; answer the study questions;
4
  • Jacques Ellul and Christian Pacifism: 'The law of violence'.
  • Continue Reading and answering study questions
5
  • Presentation Skills.
  • Conduct research for presentations.
6
  • Conclusion of Discussion of Ellul; Introduction to Gandhi; Making Presentations.
  • Read introduction to Gandhi's life provided by the instructor; create a timeline of Gandhi's life;
7
  • Nonviolence as a spiritual way of life: Gandhi's Satyagraha; Presentation References.
  • Read summary of Satyagraha provided by the instructor; answer the study questions on 'Satyagraha'.
8
  • Conclusion of Gandhi; Movie: “The Long Walk Home”;
  • Answer study questions on movie. Work on Second R&R paper.
9
  • Conclusion of “The Long Walk Home”; Introduction to Thich Nhat Hanh: “Being Peace.” Presentation Outlines Due.
  • Presentation rough outlines. Read Chapter one of ﾒBeing Peace.ﾓ Work on Second R&R paper.
10
  • Discussion of “Being Peace.” Second Response Paper is Due
  • Read Chapter two of "Being Peace." Work on third R&R paper.
11
  • Continued Discussion and Reading of “Being Peace.” Rough Drafts are Due
  • Continue reading 'Being Peace'; answer the study questions provided by the instructor; prepare class presentation.
12
  • Discussion of “Being Peace.” Third Response Paper is Due.
  • Read fourth chapter of "Being Peace."
13
  • Class Activity: Walking Meditation; Discussion of Walking Meditation
  • Prepare for Presentations. Write final R&R paper.
14
  • Class Presentations, Final R&R Papers Due.
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教科書 Nhat Hanh, Thich (1996). Being Peace. Berkeley: Parallax.
成績評価方法・基準 40% Class work and Quizzes, 20% Group Research and Presentations, 10% Summary of Research Presentations and References, 30% Reflection and Response Papers

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