Course Summary
This course explores the intersection of love and social justice, examining how love can be a catalyst for positive social change. Students will learn about the importance of empathy, compassion, and understanding in promoting social justice.Key Learning Points
- Understand the connection between love and social justice
- Explore the role of empathy, compassion, and understanding in promoting social change
- Learn how to use love as a tool for positive social impact
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $40,000 - $60,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 5,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €35,000
- USA: $40,000 - $60,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 5,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €35,000
- USA: $70,000 - $100,000
- India: INR 5,00,000 - INR 10,00,000
- Spain: €45,000 - €60,000
- USA: $40,000 - $60,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 5,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €35,000
- USA: $70,000 - $100,000
- India: INR 5,00,000 - INR 10,00,000
- Spain: €45,000 - €60,000
- USA: $30,000 - $50,000
- India: INR 2,50,000 - INR 4,50,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €30,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a deeper understanding of the connection between love and social justice
- Learn how to use love as a tool for positive social impact
- Explore the role of empathy, compassion, and understanding in promoting social change
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prerequisites required
- A willingness to explore the intersection of love and social justice
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Introduction to Social Justice
- Racial Justice and the Abolition of Systemic Injustice
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative
- Feminist Author and Social Activist
Related Books
Description
The objectives of this course are:
Outline
- Introduction
- Welcome to the class!
- Instructor Biographies
- Exploring True Love
- The Art and Practice of Loving - Frank Andrews
- Words and the Meaning of Love
- Introduction to Words and the Meaning of Love
- Students defining love and love's opposite
- Contextualizing Words and the Meaning of Love
- Types of Love
- Student Information
- Dictionary Definition of Love
- What is Non-Violent Communication? A summary.
- Discussion Forums: Words and the Meaning of Love
- Suggested Readings
- Love and the Brain
- Introduction to Love and the Brain
- Video: Ryan York in Conversation with Anne
- Video: Robert Sapolsky in Conversation with Anne
- Contextualizing Love and the Brain
- Short bio of Ryan York
- Short Bio of Robert Sapolsky
- The Neuroscience of Empathy
- Neurological Basis of Altruism
- Discussion Forums: Love and the Brain
- Suggested Readings
- Love and Monotheistic Religions
- Week 3: Introduction to Love in Monotheistic Religions
- Video: Judaism - Rabbi Patricia Karlin-Neumann in Conversation with Anne
- Video: Christianity - Xavier Lavagetto in Conversation with Anne
- Video: Islam - Ameena Jandali in Conversation with Anne
- Contextualizing Religion
- Short bio of Rabbi Patricia Karlin-Neumann
- Love Thy Neighbor! As Yourself? - Worship led by Rabbi Patricia
- Short bio of Xavier Lavagetto
- Benedict's First Encyclical
- Scotty McLennan sermon
- Short bio of Ameena Jandali
- The Concept of Love in Islam
- Suggested Readings
- Love and Systems of Ethical Thought
- Video: Buddhism - Paul Harrison in Conversation with Anne
- Video: Gandhian Principles of Non-Violence - Linda Hess in Conversation with Anne
- Contextualizing Ethical Systems of Thought
- Short bio of Paul Harrison
- Metta Bhavana — Cultivation of Loving-kindness
- Beginning Practice of Lovingkindness
- Suggested Readings
- Short bio of Linda Hess
- Gandhi's Philosophy of Non-Violence
- Discussion Forums: Religion and Systems of Ethical Thought
- Love in Action in One-on-One Interactions
- Week 4: Introduction to Love in Action
- Video: Delivering Health Care - Rekha Avirah in Conversation with Anne
- Video: Beginning Education - Chana Stewart in Conversation with Anne
- Contextualizing Love in Action
- The Art and Practice of Loving - Chapters 4, 7, 8, 12
- Short bio of Rekha Avirah
- Short Bio of Chana Stewart
- Short Bio of B.J. Miller
- What Really Matters at the End of Life
- Love in Action at Work in the Business Community
- Video: Love and Business - Scotty McLennan in conversation with Anne
- Contextualizing Love in the Workplace
- Short Bio of Scotty McLennan
- Short Bio of Nipun Mehta
- Nipun Mehta - Designing for Generosity
- Love in Action in Non-Governmental Organizations
- Contextualizing Love in Non-Profit Organizations
- Examples of Non-Profit Organizations that Consciously Express Principles of Love
- Discussion Forums: Love in Action
- Suggested Readings
- Love and Social Justice
- Video: Introduction to Love and Social Justice
- Contexualizing Love and Social Justice
- A Natural History of Peace
- Why Civil Resistance Works by Maria J. Stephan and Erica Chenoweth
- Gandhi's Salt March
- March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
- Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
- 2017 Women's March
- Discussion Forums: Love and Social Justice
- Suggested Readings
- Love as an Expression of Creativity and Meaning in Life
- Video: Introduction to Love as an Expression of Creativity and Meaning in Life
- Contextualizing Love as an Expression of Creativity and Meaning in Life
- Poems of Protest and Revolution
- Best Protest Songs from the 1960s
- Discussion Forums: Love as an Expression of Creativity and Meaning in Life
- Suggested Readings
- Love in our Future Lives
- Video: Student Discussion on Love in Their Future Lives
- Video: Closing Remarks
- Suggested Readings
- The Art and Practice of Loving
- Course Certificate and Financial Aid
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the importance of love in social justice with this course on Coursera. Many users praise the engaging instructors and insightful content, resulting in an overall positive rating.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course is praised for its ability to provide a deeper understanding of the intersection of love and social justice.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging instructors
- Insightful content
- Relevant and timely subject matter
- Encourages critical thinking
- User-friendly platform
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users feel the course could benefit from more interactive elements
- Limited discussion opportunities
- May not be suitable for those with a strong background in social justice studies
- Some technical issues reported
- Lack of diversity in perspectives presented
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