4 papers in the library · 14 citations · publishing 2013-2020
August 21, 2020 Andrew O. Fort
In this chapter, I offer a brief history of the contemplative studies initiative at Texas Christian University, then discuss some of the theoretical underpinning for our program, indicating the value of contemplative pedagogy in academia and religious studies in particular. I argue that such pedagogy addresses central concerns of liberal arts education, that is, enhancing insight into and...
June 11, 2020 Andrew O. Fort, Mark Dennis
What does it mean to live a mindful life today?What kind(s) of thinking and practice does such a life entail?How would it fit into a busy college student's life?We will address these questions through both theory and practice in this course.We will range from traditional Buddhist ideas to modern science, from classic liberal arts reflection to contemporary mindfulness practices.We will consider...
International Journal of Dharma Studies November 21, 2016 Andrew O. Fort 4 citations
In this article, I offer a brief history of the Contemplative Studies initiative at Texas Christian University, then discuss some of the theoretical underpinning for our program, indicating the value of contemplative pedagogy in academia and Religious Studies in particular. I argue that such pedagogy addresses central concerns of liberal arts education, that is, enhancing insight into and...
Buddhist-Christian Studies 2013 Andrew O. Fort 10 citations
Contemplative Studies and the Liberal Arts Andrew O. Fort Contemplative Studies—meaning both standard "third-person" study of contemplative traditions in history and various cultures as well as actual "first-person" practice of contemplative exercises as part of coursework—is a new field in academia, and aspects have been controversial in some quarters, seen as not completely compatible with...