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Traditions of Depth Psychology: Lineage & Legacies
HM 550........ 2 Units
The inclusion of the arts, myth, religion, and philosophy distinguishes depth psychology from other psychological schools of thought. Course topics include ancient approaches to healing, encounters with the unconscious, and soul-making through literature and the arts. These approaches are integrated into the evolving personal mythos of individuals seeking a fuller awareness of themselves, their personal relationships, and their relationship to the world.
Jung’s Depth Psychology
HM 650........ 2 Units
Classical Jungian concepts such as ego, Self, persona, shadow, anima/animus, archetype, collective unconscious, transcendent function, and individuation are studied. The influence of Jung’s ideas on the arts, education, literature, and religion, both culturally and in the life of the individual, are also explored.
Depth Psychology in the 21st Century
HM 551........ 2 Units
This class presents an overview of human development through the imaginal disciplines of mythology. The re-emergence of a sense of self, self-experience and self in relation to others are described and explored. The importance of context and culture on behavior are considered, while landscapes for fostering critical virtues such as self-esteem, motivation, character, integrity, courage, compassion, fierceness, patience, sense of civic responsibility, and respect for differences are developed.
Portfolio Development I
HM 505........ 2 Units
Spiritual, archetypal, and humanistic traditions converge as students begin the process of collecting material to create personal or professional portfolios. Seeds rooted in the humanities inform, inspire, and engage imaginations. This course is designed to assist individuals who wish to chronicle, illuminate, and assess personal growth, professional development, and/or spiritual activism.
Dreamwork
HM 653........ 2 Units
Historical approaches and responses to dreams are examined, as well as various assumptions about dream processes and meanings. The course draws particularly upon Freudian, Jungian, phenomenological, and archetypal theory in acknowledging the autonomous nature of dream figures. A variety of dreamwork interpretations and mythological amplification methods are explored.
Initiation, Ritual, and Ceremony
HM 552........ 2 Units
Cultural myths are universally associated with the 'enactment' of elements of the storied mythos. In this course, students will explore both theory and practice linked to the enactment of historical and contemporary myths and mythos in their own lives and from multicultural venues. Initiation, ritual and ceremony articulate group values and ethics as a 'covenant of works,' while simultaneously encouraging immediate expression of spirit and psyche as a 'covenant of grace.’
Psychology of Compassion and Tolerance
HM 627........ 2 Units
Love has contributed to the best and the worst of human behavior and relationships throughout history. Its importance extends beyond romantic, familial, or filial love, into love of nature, culture, ideas, images, spirit, and globe. This course reviews depth psychological theories and research on the psychology of love and compassion, and considers applications for human behavior, health, and world relations. It charts the soul's passionate meanderings, leading to engagement with the world.
Portfolio Development II
HM 605........ 2 Units
Working closely with a faculty advisor, students demonstrate the creative integration of humanities concepts, perspectives, images, and symbols into professional, personal, or spiritual applications. They utilize methods and materials specific to their intentions to create, assemble, and present their portfolio to student colleagues and faculty members. The framework for this capstone project, while grounded in the Humanities curriculum, incorporates the student’s insights, interests, and aspirations.
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