JS 302 - The Art of Living, Aging, & Dying

This course offers an interdisciplinary exploration of aging, using Western theory and Buddhist theory. How do our societal and personal beliefs/values regarding age & aging impact our sense of self? Do we have a responsibility to address the way people in their older years are treated in our society? This course includes a semester-long Community-Engaged Learning project with St. Joseph’s Residential Care Home, an assisted-living facility for seniors in Burlington.

Credits: 4

Prerequisites/Restrictions: PH-103 or Permission of Instructor; Juniors Only

Core: Junior Seminar

Notes: Counts as Major/Minor Elective in: Equity Studies, Philosphy