SM 2021 Interspirituality And A Theology of Technology (Prof. Coleman) Spring 2021 Louisville Seminary

SM 2021 Interspirituality And A Theology of Technology (Prof. Coleman) Spring 2021 Louisville Seminary

This course provides a space to critically reflect on what the pandemic of COVID19 has revealed about being a global citizen located in a specific place and time dealing with information and communications technologies in our personal lives and ministries. Students will read an autobiography that integrates Christianity and Yogic Spirituality, learn of technological and theological movements, and practice attention, connection, and meditation activities using music and rich digital media. The goal is to increase our understanding of the Ultimate Reality, what it means to be human, and discover ethical guidance for future adoption and use of technology that reflects the Divine.

Required Textbook: Russill Paul, Jesus in the lotus: the mystical doorway between Christianity and yogic spirituality. Novato, Ca; New World Library, 2009. E.M. White Library: (ebook, remote access login) https://lpts.on.worldcat.org/oclc/831625687 Purchase: Many used copies on Amazon for under $5! New Price is $14.95.

Required Music: Russill Paul. Bhava (Ecstatic Heart). 2019. The Relaxation Company. Purchase: Amazon MP3 $9.49, $19.99 Audio CD | Free Streaming: Spotify, Apple | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_k73Qjrzbeylg4MEbk2TROD0jZI5iao6dw