GHS-520 Introduction to Happiness Studies I
The course explores happiness through the lens of wholeperson wellbeing (wholebeing). Drawing on a number of disciplines - including psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, economics, theology, and literature - this survey course focuses on the five wellbeing dimensions - Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Relational, and Emotional (SPIRE). The course is both theoretical, providing an overview of the first seven of the twelve principles that define wholebeing, as well as practical, providing tools and techniques for helping individuals and groups pursue and attain higher levels of happiness.