Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems
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Course Summary
This course explores the intersection of soul and beliefs, drawing from various spiritual and philosophical traditions. Gain a deeper understanding of your own beliefs and how they shape your life.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the different beliefs and practices of various spiritual and philosophical traditions
- Explore the concept of the soul and its role in shaping our beliefs
- Develop a deeper understanding of your own beliefs and how they impact your life
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Spiritual Counselor
- USA: $52,000
- India: ₹4,00,000
- Spain: €34,000
- Philosophy Teacher
- USA: $64,000
- India: ₹5,00,000
- Spain: €42,000
- Mental Health Counselor
- USA: $47,000
- India: ₹3,50,000
- Spain: €30,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a deeper understanding of various spiritual and philosophical traditions
- Gain insight into the role of the soul in shaping beliefs
- Apply this knowledge to your own life and personal growth
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Open-mindedness and a willingness to explore new ideas
- Basic knowledge of spiritual and philosophical concepts
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video Lectures
Similar Courses
- Spiritual Psychology
- The Meaning of Life
Related Education Paths
- Certificate in Spiritual Counseling
- Master's in Philosophy
- Certificate in Mindfulness and Self-Awareness
Notable People in This Field
- Eckhart Tolle
- Brene Brown
Related Books
Description
Throughout history, the vast majority of people around the globe have believed they have, however defined, a “soul.” While the question of whether the soul exists cannot be answered by science, what we can study are the causes and consequences of various beliefs about the soul and its prospects of surviving the death of the body. Why are soul and afterlife beliefs so common in human history? Are there adaptive advantages to assuming souls exist? Are there brain structures that have been shaped by environmental pressures that provide the foundation of body/mind dualism that is such a prominent feature of many religions? How do these beliefs shape the worldviews of different cultures and our collective lives? What is the role of competing afterlife beliefs in religion, science, politics, and war? This course explores several facets of this relatively unexplored but profoundly important aspect of human thought and behavior.
Outline
- Introduction to Unit 2
- Introduction
- Welcome to the Course
- Learner Support
- Thinking and Feeling
- Thinking and Feeling Part A
- Thinking and Feeling Part B
- Thinking and Feeling Part C
- Unpleasantness in Vermont
- Terror Management
- Terror Management Part A
- Terror Management Part B
- Terror Management Part C
- Tales from the Crypt: On the Role of Death in Life
- Quiz - Lessons 2 & 3
- Internalized Beliefs I
- Internalized Beliefs I Part A
- Internalized Beliefs I Part B
- Internalized Beliefs I Part C
- The Anatomy of Internalized Beliefs
- The Anatomy of Internalized Beliefs: Like a Rock (slides from presentation)
- Internalized Beliefs II: The Evolution of Senses of Self in Childhood
- Internalized Beliefs II Part A
- Internalized Beliefs II Part B
- Internalized Beliefs II Part C
- Mirror Neurons and Imitation Learning as the Driving Force Behind "the Great Leap Forward" in Human Evolution
- Religion is natural
- Quiz - Lessons 4 & 5
- After-Life, Out of Body, and Disembodied: What's the Evidence I
- After-Life, Out of Body, and Disembodied I Part A
- After-Life, Out of Body, and Disembodied I Part B
- After-Life, Out of Body, and Disembodied I Part C
- After-Life, Out of Body, and Disembodied: What's the Evidence? II
- After-Life, Out of Body, and Disembodied II Part A
- After-Life, Out of Body, and Disembodied II Part B
- After-Life, Out of Body, and Disembodied II Part C
- Soul Searching
- Quiz - Lessons 6 & 7
- Biological Perspectives on Beliefs
- Prelude to Second Half
- The Brain and Our Emotional Future
- The Brain & Our Emotional Future Part A
- The Brain & Our Emotional Future Part B
- The Brain & Our Emotional Future Part C
- Religion is natural
- The Biology of Thou Shalt Not
- Biology of Thou Shalt Not (Part A)
- Biology of Thou Shalt Not (Part B)
- Biology of Thou Shalt Not (Part C)
- Quiz - Lessons 9 & 10
- The Undesired Self
- The Undesired Self Part A
- The Undesired Self Part B
- The Undesired Self Part C
- The Undesired Self: Deadly Connotations
- General Course Pages
- Syllabus
- Grading and Logistics
Summary of User Reviews
Read reviews for Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2 course on Coursera. Students have found this course insightful and informative. Many appreciate the engaging lectures and the opportunity to learn from an expert in the field.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
engaging lecturesPros from User Reviews
- Expert instructor
- Insightful content
- Informative
- Well-structured
- Good pacing
Cons from User Reviews
- Some videos are too long
- Not enough interaction with other students
- No quizzes or assignments
- Some may find the content too advanced
- Lack of practical applications
Prof. Daniel M. Ogilvie
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Throughout history, the vast majority of people around the globe have believed they have, however defined, a “soul. Why are soul and afterlife beliefs so common in human history?...
