INQ-260PY | The Science of Meditation

Full Title: The Science of Meditation

Topic Description:

Over the last 40 years, meditation has been increasingly recognized for its potential use in medicine and mental health. As meditation has been applied to alleviate human suffering and increase well-being, the scientific evaluation of this construct has grown. This course will explore the core methodologies of psychological science through the examination of the literature surrounding meditation and its application in mental health and medicine. In addition to a better intellectual understanding of meditation, students will gain an improved personal understanding of meditation through experiential exercises throughout the semester. Students will be expected to engage in meditative activities both inside and outside of the classroom, with opportunities to reflect on their experiences through papers, class discussion, and other modalities.

Counts as Global? No

Topic Approved: February 2019