Centering Prayer as Christian Contemplation

This course introduces the Christian contemplative practice of Centering Prayer, as taught by Fr. Thomas Keating and Contemplative Outreach. It places this practice in the broader tradition of Christian contemplation, as a path of transformation in Christ that allows greater freedom in oneself and greater compassion for others. The course includes instruction in an active practice for integrating Centering Prayer into daily life, a day of intensive practice, and study of Christian contemplative practice. Cross-listed as REL 271.