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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

NK

Feb 5, 2018

I've learnt so much about life and myself through this course-- and it's not even done yet, I wish I could rate it higher than 5 stars.

KH

Oct 2, 2020

I have learnt a lot about love and its force. It is very interesting course. The most interesting part is peer-graded assignments.

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By DeAnna

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Jan 9, 2018

Great fun and supplement to all public health, gender, women's studies, men's studies, history courses

By Toktam T

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Aug 20, 2020

I loved the whole process, it was very informative, simple but deep and very well done. Thank you!

By Jacqueline P

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Jun 15, 2020

Wonderful course.Deep and thoughtul.Gave me a broad perspective on Agape Love and Love in general

By Claudia G

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Jul 5, 2024

Exceptional. a turning point in the way of seeing the world, religions. love and neurosciences.

By Harry Q

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Jan 27, 2023

Great course what I took on Coursera, which gives me a lot of confidence to move on with study

By Ildeblete G M J

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Jan 6, 2018

I'm like a lot this course, now I'm getting more learn for me and my thoughts. Thanks for all.

By Hua ( L

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Aug 12, 2022

This course is helpful and useful, it is beneficial to each of us at all stages of our lives.

By Paula B

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Jan 22, 2018

One of the most well prepared and relavant courses with direct application that I have taken.

By Peggy B

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Nov 4, 2021

i found the journey of this course rich, enlightening and heart-expanding. Thank you!

By Nora M

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May 21, 2021

Really enjoyed this course and the professor seemed awesome in all of her videos!

By Frida G O C Z

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Dec 10, 2020

A wonderful course to learn new ideas about how to make the world a better place.

By Morgan J

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Oct 5, 2020

Loved this course. I think it should be a required class as a general requisite.

By Sham S

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Feb 1, 2022

Love is the most powerful tool to change this world for betterment of humanity.

By Alida C

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Aug 2, 2018

A great way to productively listen and understand other's views and opinions!

By Mayara O

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Apr 10, 2022

Excellent! I learn a lot with this course. It help me to be a better person.

By Magdalena

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Sep 21, 2019

Useful in private and professional life. I am very grateful for this cours.

By Wong K

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Dec 30, 2024

Most amazing course I have ever enrolled,full of information and knowledge.

By Ana M S A P

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Jul 19, 2021

A unique experience. Everyone should have the honor of taking this course!

By Ayu M

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Jul 7, 2019

very good lectures, reading sources and links. The topic is fascinating

By Danai A

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Dec 7, 2021

A truly life-altering course that brings things into perspective.

By Paschal C I

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Jul 27, 2024

I feel like taking this course over & over again. So insightful!

By Clubinho d M

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May 12, 2021

Eu amei participar dess curso, tenho certeza que cresci muto.

By Doha A

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Apr 27, 2020

so grateful .. feeling positive and more kind, Thank You !!

By Paulo

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Dec 7, 2017

Excellent course to develop skills to practice agape love.

By Jorge P

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Feb 12, 2025

For the person who desire more knowledge and uses of Love