Empathy as a subject in Danish Schools: Overview and ABCs of spiritual science

 
According to an AI overview [1], in the context f science and spirituality, the term "spirit science" could be viewed as an intersection of scientific inquiry and spiritual or metaphysical concepts. "In Denmark, research has shown that spiritual needs are common among the population, suggesting a need for holistic care that considers the spiritual dimension of well-being," adds  the overview saying that the term is traditionally used for the studies that explores the nature of consciousness, the soul, or the spirit, often using scientific methods to investigate these concepts. 

Consequent to studies in Denmark that report a significant portion of the population expressing a desire to learn about spirituality  regardless of their religious affiliation and research studies highlighting positive effects on the health and wellbeing of populace covering all age groups including school going children.

Not only spiritual care has be incorporated as a part of health care but there are reports tha 'empathy' is being offered as a school subject since compassion is spiritual value in most cultural traditions of the world. In other words 'compasion' is core spiritual value that leads to mutuality with peaceful coexistence

ABCs of spiritual science [2]

A: All-around self-care and wellbeing of others is core value of spiritual science

B: Behold cosmos and all in it connected by mutual compassion, studying it, exploring it and practicing it

C: Cultivation of empathy and social sensitivity as part os spiritual science of peaceful coexistence

The the schools of Denmark, 'empathy' is a mandatory subject, specifically taught during as hour-long session  once a week that 'allows students to discuss problems, informs an AI Overview 

The Overview adds that the class sessions are linked to empathetic problem-solving skill by fostering non-judgemental listening to students' perspectives to create a larger picture and take collective decision to solve the problem.

It has been found that the empathy sessions not only develop supportive social skills, improved relationships and understanding diverse perspectives. At times empathy sessions are also also held on teaching of math and technology leading to positive and innovations to inclusive and classroom processes.

References

[1]

https://www.google.com/search?q=empathy+teaching+in+denmark&rlz=1C1GCEU_enIN1161IN1161&oq=empathy&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCAgAEEUYJxg7MggIABBFGCcYOzIMCAEQRRg5GLEDGIAEMgYIAhBFGDsyBggDECMYJzIKCAQQABixAxiABDIHCAUQABiABDIKCAYQABixAxiABDIGCAcQRRg80gEINzc1M2owajSoAgCwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

[2]

Kishore, L. (2025). Empathy as a subject in Danish Schools: Overview and ABCs of spiritual science

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