Consciousness and Transformation

Curriculum

Center for Consciousness and Transformation Offers First Undergraduate Course in Fall

• Course Title: Consciousness, Meaning, and Life Purpose
• Course Number: NCLC 375
• Credits: 3
• Offered: Fall 2009, Wednesdays, 1:30-4:15 p.m.
• Instructor: Mark Thurston

Consciousness is one of the greatest human mysteries. It includes our capacity for awareness at multiple levels, plus it provides the means for developing self-image and meaning. This course examines scientific evidence about states of consciousness. It provides opportunities for experiences and reflections about the personal impact of states of consciousness on how we find meaningful direction for using our talents in the world. Included in the course are the theory and practice of mindfulness and meditation; finding meaning in dreams; the stress-reduction and creativity-enhancement effects of visualization; and traditions of vision-questing about personal meaning and life purpose.

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About Mark Thurston

Mark Thurston, Ph.D. is Senior Fellow at George Mason University’s Center for Consciousness and Transformation. With an academic background in psychology, Mark has worked for 35 years in adult education related to consciousness, holistic health, and personal transformation. He is author of numerous books related to personal spirituality, dream psychology, meditation, and the transformation of consciousness.