Mysticism is the word given to the recognition—across cultures; centuries; and continents—that everything is ultimately One. Some name this God…others; Truth…many call it Love. Although the intensity and depth of mystical vision is consistently described as inexpressible; an extensive; beautiful body of literature has been created by those who have travelled the “via mystica;” experienced Union as absolute reality; and shared their experiences. This course will study the characteristics of mysticism; and the ways various writers have translated their revelations; Love; and “peace beyond understanding” into art.
ENGL 272: Mysticism
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Degree Attributes
CLAS: (A) Literature,
CoB: Humanities,
SoAD: Humanities-'Other'