Dr. Schwartz is Associate Professor of Process Studies and Comparative Theology at Claremont School of Theology, and also teaches courses through the Center for Process Studies. For those interested in studying with Dr. Schwartz, or anyone interested in the Process Studies programs at Claremont School of Theology, feel free to contact him.
Models of God & Ultimate Realities (Spring 2025)
This course offers an in-depth examination of various conceptions of God and ultimate realities across religious and philosophical traditions. From classical theism, pantheism, panentheism, monism, and more, students will engage in a comparative analysis of key questions about the nature of existence, the role of the divine in the cosmos, and what it means for human beings to relate to the ultimate.
Indian Philosophies in Process: Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism (Spring 2025)
The Indian subcontinent is home to some of the most elaborate and important philosophical traditions in the world. This course will survey the major systems of philosophy that have developed in India, from antiquity to the present (including Vedic philosophies, Jainism, Buddhism, and interactions amongst all of these schools); placing them in conversation with the core ideas of process philosophy. Themes covered will include: the fundamental nature of reality, theories of knowledge, ideas of the good life, and more.
Whitehead Research Seminar: Process & Reality (Fall 2024)
This course is a deep-dive into the philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead by way of a close reading of his magnum opus, Process and Reality. In this complex text, Whitehead attempts to integrate scientific, aesthetic, and religious intuitions into a novel, comprehensive, and coherent understanding of existence. Students will explore the fundamentals of Whitehead’s philosophy of organism, which serves as the conceptual foundation for process theology.
Constructive Theology (Fall 2024)
This course is an exploration of the “big questions” of Christian theology. From questions about the existence of God, the person of Jesus, and the identity of the Church, to issues of how the world came into being, what happens when we die, and more, this course is an invitation for all students to engage in the construction of a coherent and compelling belief system informed by reason, tradition, scripture, and experience.
