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REL S 403 - Happiness: Spiritual and Rational Foundations

REL S 403: Happiness: Spiritual and Rational Foundations (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing. Counts toward General Education (2026-27).

3 units
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Area 3. Arts and Humanities
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)

Counts toward

Exploration of happiness across religious, spiritual, and scientific traditions; study of ancient and modern contemplative practices; connections between spiritual orientation and brain science; relationship between happiness and social justice; integration of psychological, cultural, and societal dimensions.
Prerequisites
Junior or Senior standing
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From the catalog

Who can take it
Junior or Senior standing
Counts as
GE Explorations Arts and Humanities [UD 3]
Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Typically offered
Fall/Spring
Cross-listed with
HUM 403

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #11283· Part online, part in-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
100 of 100 seats open
Mon, Wed 10:00 AM-10:50 AM · COM 207
TBA (not set yet) · ONLINE

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