Spiritual Health

In an intensive, multidimensional format, this course investigates human spirituality as a means to discover, uncover, promote and maintain well-being. Our instructional model invites strong interactive relationships between students and faculty.

Course descriptions

For a full list of graduate course descriptions, go to our course descriptions page.

HH 5560 Topics in Alternative Health and Healing - 3 credits
Topics in Alternative Health and Healing introduces the fundamental concepts of complementary and alternative health and wellness methods and practices. Participants will explore and study the psychophysiology of a wide variety of mind/body modalities and discuss the integration of these approaches with Western medicine.

HH 5570 Mindfulness Meditation: Theory and Practice - 3 credits
Mindfulness Meditation Theory and Practice examines the theoretical basis for the use of meditation as a healing tool. In a meditative retreat format, participants learn and practice various types of meditation such as body scan, sitting, walking, eating and music meditation. Extended periods of practice and interspersed with discussion, reflection, presentation and small group work.

HH 5590 Transpersonal Psychology - 3 credits
Transpersonal Psychology addresses aspects of mind and behavior that transcend individual ego and personal identity. This course considers the dimensions of consciousness, the implications of transpersonal experiences and the connection between psychology and spirituality. Class members gain an understanding of the fundamental assumptions underlying transpersonal theory and skills in applying theory to facilitate growth, health and wellbeing.

HH 5600 Body Centered Therapies - 3 credits
Body Centered Therapies provides an overview of multiple therapeutic approaches by examining such techniques as massage, therapeutic touch, rolfing, reflexology, reiki, shiatsu, acupressure, Alexander Technique and other therapies.

HH 5610 The Circle of Life - 3 credits
The Circle of Life explores the life cycle from birth to the dying process and the ending of life, including issues concerning near-death experiences, how people die and the meaning of death. The course examines death at different ages and within various relationships, along with stages of grieving and strategies for coping.

HH 5620 Spiritual Health - 3 credits
Spiritual Health provides an opportunity to explore the role of the spiritual dimensions of wellness. A process of inquiry will help you better understand the spiritual dimension of self and the relationship of spirit to the health and healing process.