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About the Course

The objectives of this course are: -To introduce participants to different concepts of love, to empower them to be conscious of the power of love and the possibility of practicing it in everyday life, and to highlight in particular the idea of love as a force for social justice. -To communicate a sense of personal strength and empowerment by actively learning from each other and beginning to define how participants can apply their learning in service to society. This course will explore the concept of agape love (compassion/kindness) as a force for social justice and action and as the inspiration for service and the application of knowledge to positive social change. Biological, psychological, religious, and social perspectives of love will be discussed, drawing on the expertise of people from a variety of disciplines. During the six-week course, the following topics will be raised and discussed: kinds of love/defining love; non-violent communication; love and the biology of the brain; love as a basic concept of religious and ethical beliefs (e.g., Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Gandhian); love applied in action, and poetic expressions of love as a social force. This curriculum aims to foster a sense of the importance of love as a key phenomenon in creating community, connection, and functional societies among humans. Course materials will draw from a variety of sources. One of the goals of the class is to provide participants with some knowledge of the literature of love, and readings for the course are listed in the outline of the course on the pages that follow....

Top reviews

LS

Sep 26, 2022

T​his course ended up being more than I could have ever anticipated ! My understanding and perspective about Agape has changed dramatically. Wonderful course !

CB

Oct 12, 2020

The world definitely needs two things - more love and a whole lot more social justice. I found this course really important to take at this point in time in history.

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By Dawn R

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May 26, 2020

Exceptional ideas, examples, resources, and energy.

By JOHN Q

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Oct 2, 2017

Excellent and Relevant course. Thanks so much!

By Pamela M

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Mar 31, 2020

Great course, well designed, very inspiring...

By Varun T

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Apr 9, 2018

one of finest course i hve ever come across

By Amy （ Q

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Mar 5, 2018

A little difficult, but it worths learning.

By Olivia L

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Jan 3, 2021

great course, it really opens perspectives

By Ma. N L D L

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Jun 7, 2020

I like how every aspect of love is covered

By Nathan C

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Oct 21, 2023

Love is better than arguing among couples

By Donna S

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Mar 28, 2018

Excellent course, and just what I needed!

By Bianca M C

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May 24, 2020

Deep, beautiful. It is totally worth it.

By Rishita M

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Jul 14, 2020

I realized the importance of self love.

By Zeynep U

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Oct 16, 2019

Thank you for this stimulating lecture.

By Abdulrahman A A A

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Jun 21, 2022

Love as a Force for Social Justice

By Naomi F

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Sep 4, 2025

The best class I have ever taken.

By Thiago C C

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May 4, 2020

Was a life changing experience!

By timir b

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Jul 6, 2020

Excellent Experience Achieved.

By Clara T A

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Mar 7, 2018

This is a really good course!

By Adanid P

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Apr 8, 2018

Interesting and rich content

By psico m

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May 31, 2022

this awesome. literally.

By Cristina P

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Apr 22, 2021

This such a good course!

By Aj K R

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Apr 27, 2020

Simply, life changing!

By Stephanie M

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May 21, 2020

What a lovely course!

By 민지 김

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Mar 1, 2018

Amazing course!

By Salomé V

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Aug 16, 2020

Life changing!

By José C Z J

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May 1, 2019

Inspiring!