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About the Course

Journey of the Universe weaves together the discoveries of the evolutionary sciences together with humanities such as history, philosophy, art, and religion. The course draws on the Emmy-award winning film, Journey of the Universe, and the book from Yale University Press. Journey explores cosmic evolution as a creative process based on connection, interdependence, and emergence. It examines a range of dynamic interactions in the unfolding of galaxies, Earth, life, and human communities. It investigates ways in which we understand evolutionary processes and the implications for humans and our ecological future. The Journey course, thus, is based on a new integration that is emerging from the dialogue of the sciences and humanities. Journey tells the story of evolution as an epic narrative, rather than as a series of facts separated by scientific disciplines. This changes our perception so that we begin to see ourselves as an integral part of this narrative. By situating ourselves within this story we can better appreciate the complexity and beauty of processes such as self-organizing dynamics, natural selection, emergence, symbiosis, and co-evolution. As we discover these intricate processes of evolution, we awaken to the beauty and complexity of our natural environment at this critical juncture in our planetary history....

Top reviews

DS

May 4, 2020

Very, very insightful. Best course that I participated in. I simply loved it. And if you (the reader of this review) have any sort of curiosity regarding reasons of existence, this course is for you.

DH

Oct 20, 2018

I love everything about this. Plan to go back sometime later and explore more of the websites and links that are referenced. I especially enjoy material from the American Museum of Natural History.

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By Jafed E G

Jul 6, 2019

I enjoy the lectures. The professor has a good speaking and teaching style which keeps me interested. Lots of concrete math examples which make it easier to understand. Very good slides which are well formulated and easy to understand

By Daniel L N

Sep 24, 2016

Great! A bit overwhelming at times with all the images and video footage of AWE and absolute infusion of the life of the Globe and the Universe, so I recommend watching it casually and perhaps slowly, but up to you!

By ESCASA D B J

Oct 6, 2020

This course helped me gained an appreciation of how to think of the universe and its wonders. It also opened my eyes to more concrete perspectives on the universe and how it will influence the planet and us humans.

By Mai H

Jul 23, 2020

What a wonderful course! I'm so grateful for the journey that I was able to witness, and the responsibility that I got reminded as being a part of this engaging community. This is a lifetime's worth of wisdom.

By Avanish J

Jan 18, 2024

Journey of the Universe - Film was awe inspiring. I have watched it 4 times and will watch even more in the future. The examples shown were quite illustrative and simple to understand. Keep up the good work.

By Thomas H

Oct 2, 2017

Extraordinary. Astronomy has always been a friend. Now it has become a mentor. Suddenly my priorities have become clear. My life needs no further focus. God, sobriety and “Journey of the Universe.” Powerful!

By S I

Jan 26, 2017

Yup...thought provoking film and lectures. Expanding universe, coexisting creatures, earth as a whole is living and we are part of this living creature with greater responsibility are somethings i've learnt.

By Christine A

Apr 26, 2020

I absolutely loved this course. I am an artist, and it falls directly in line with what I am attempting to portray in my art. Everyone needs to see this film or read the book. Thank-you

Christine Allan

Canada

By Qinying L

Oct 28, 2016

I love this course and I appreciate all the gifts our universe, our earth give me. I will cherish the earth and keep doing my best to protect what I have, what we have.

By C

Jan 14, 2017

This course is a must. There is just no other course that can nurture your spiritual yearnings within the framework of science. Take it. It's a wonderful course.

By Tammy B

Nov 2, 2022

Very enlightening! Religion and science were interwoven beautifully throughout the course. I now have a much better understanding of our place in the universe!

By Valarie B

Nov 7, 2017

I have so enjoyed taking this course and am enthralled with all of the new perspectives that were presented. I look forward to continuing with the certificate.

By Abhijeet S

Feb 21, 2020

What a story that connects and answers my spiritual queries. Connection and communication to everything around has only become simpler and amazing ..

By S D

Feb 27, 2017

A truly insightful and enlightening course that will provide a clear understanding of the creation of the universe and of life in a scientific sense.

By Annabella R

Mar 31, 2018

This course and the conversations provide the latest thinking on the contiuously evolvng univese. The speakers are excellent , the topics amazing!

By Aza O

May 23, 2017

Big History meets the World Wisdom Traditions with a sense of 'how can we navigate our collective future here on Earth in the Anthropocene'??

By Laura D

Oct 23, 2022

This course was a joy to engage in, and I will share it at my UU church and offer it in the campus ministry I plan to start next fal.

By Vitaly W

Jul 31, 2017

Amazing course that touches to the very core of human existence and the concept existence as a whole as applied to the universe

By Fernando B

Nov 23, 2017

It´s quite a Journey of insight, wonder and magnificent discoveries of Human kind. I experience an awakening of my curiosity.

By Chandan n

May 26, 2020

The course is very detailed building up from the very basics. You don't need the expertise of any sort to learn and enjoy.

By Chenlin W

Dec 29, 2017

This course gave me a brand new insight, I very like it!

Though somehow some long video someimes can't play properly.

By Diana D

Jan 2, 2024

Wonderful, thought provoking course. I am very grateful to have access to this material at no cost. Thank you all.

By Charlotte L

Nov 6, 2016

Really help me a lot, thanks for all of the tireless efforts of the people for our life, the earth, the universe.

By kousay a

Oct 28, 2016

A profound intellectual journey. Take this course and immerse yourself in the beautiful nature of our universe.

By Wancan S

Aug 4, 2017

It is amazing to walk through this journey, having a wider perspective of the universe and my role in it.