Middlebury

CMLT 0238

Literature Mystical Experience

Literature and the Mystical Experience
In this course we will explore how narrative art articulates spiritual perception by examining selected works of 20th century writers such as Miguel De Unamuno, Nikos Kazantzakis, J. D. Salinger, Charles Williams, Flannery O'Connor, Thomas Merton, Alice Munroe, Marilynne Robinson, and Annie Dillard. Drawing on theology and philosophy as an interpretative mode, we will consider the following questions: How does literature illuminate selfhood and interiority? How do contemplation and ascetic practice guide the self to divine knowledge and cosmic unification? How do language, imagery and symbols shape the unitive experience as a tool for empathy and understanding of the other? 3 hrs. lect./1 hr. disc.
Subject:
Comparative Literature
Department:
Comparative Literature
Division:
Interdisciplinary
Requirements Fulfilled:
AMR LIT PHL
Equivalent Courses:
RELI 0238 *

Sections

Fall 2022

CMLT0238A-F22 Lecture (Hatjigeorgiou)
CMLT0238Y-F22 Discussion (Hatjigeorgiou)
CMLT0238Z-F22 Discussion (Hatjigeorgiou)

Fall 2020

CMLT0238A-F20 Lecture (Hatjigeorgiou)
CMLT0238Y-F20 Discussion (Hatjigeorgiou)
CMLT0238Z-F20 Discussion (Hatjigeorgiou)

Spring 2019

CMLT0238A-S19 Lecture (Hatjigeorgiou)
CMLT0238Y-S19 Discussion (Hatjigeorgiou)
CMLT0238Z-S19 Discussion (Hatjigeorgiou)

Fall 2016

CMLT0238A-F16 Lecture (Hatjigeorgiou)

Spring 2015

CMLT0238A-S15 Lecture (Hatjigeorgiou)
CMLT0238X-S15 Discussion (Hatjigeorgiou)
CMLT0238Y-S15 Discussion (Hatjigeorgiou)

Fall 2013

CMLT0238A-F13 Lecture (Hatjigeorgiou)
CMLT0238Y-F13 Discussion (Hatjigeorgiou)
CMLT0238Z-F13 Discussion (Hatjigeorgiou)