Robert Bourgeois, Ph.D.
| Department | Philosophy and Religion |  |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Professor of Anthropology, Humanities and Religion | |
| Background | B.A., Yale University M.A., University of Chicago PH.D., University of Chicago | |
| Office | Aquinas Hall, Room G12 | |
| Phone | (203) 773-4446 | |
| rbourgeois@albertus.edu | ||
| Courses | Human Rights & Religious Witness in Latin America The Question of God in the Modern World Introduction to Global Studies Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Islam and the West Examined Life I: Tell Me Who You Are Examined Life II: Your Connectedness to the World | |
| Description | In his courses, Robert Bourgeois brings to bear the religion, history, and culture as forces which shape behavior and perception. A principal aim is the application of logical criteria to the evaluation of multiple cultural narratives, those of our Western inheritance and those of others. One premise of his courses is that a citizen of the United States is also a citizen of the planet. Another premise is the urgency of resisting materialist narratives of existence which would extinguish the spiritual dimension of the human being. A Dominican approach entails contemplation of the underlying webs of interconnectedness between humanity and nature and among all cultures. | |