GHS-501 Introduction to Happiness Studies

The course explores happiness through the lens of wholeperson wellbeing (wholebeing).  Drawing on psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, economics, theology, literature and other disciplines, this survey course focuses on each of the five dimensions of wellbeing: Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Relational, and Emotional (SPIRE). The course is both theoretical, providing an overview of the twelve principles that define wholebeing, as well as practical, providing tools and techniques for helping individuals and groups pursue and attain higher levels of wellbeing.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

GHS-500

Corequisite

GHS-502