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Diploma in Dead Sea Scrolls Studies This home study course, summarising some 50 years of research, provides a detailed account of the discovery and preservation of the Dead Sea Scrolls, their relationship to the Old and New Testaments and to apocryphal scriptures; the belief systems and culture of the Qumran group; and controversies and fringe theories surrounding the Scrolls.  more...

Diploma in Gnosticism (Gnostic Studies) by distance learning A home study course covering philosophy of Gnosticism from its remotest beginnings in ancient Egypt, Greece, India, Persia and the Middle East to modern expressions. This complex field covers both personal approaches to a divine connection and different spiritual systems and sects throughout the ages. It is not only a form of alternative or early Christianity a it has taken various religious,  more...

BA Religious Studies - distance learning Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies - a distance learning course The focus of this Religious Studies degree is on the history and philosophy of religion, history of religious ideas, religion in society, comparative religion and interfaith studies, psychology of religion and psychology of belief. The emphasis is on the diversity of religion and the underlying patterns of faith, belief and  more...

BA Metaphysics - distance learning Bachelor of Arts degree in Metaphysics - distance learning The study of metaphysics with Calamus goes beyond the philosophera ™s classical definition of metaphysics as speculative philosophy. The available units allow the student to explore transcendental realities with an appreciation which is intuitive as well as intellectual. Suitable topics may be drawn from the entire range of studies  more...

DRS - Doctor of Religious Studies Distance learning DRS - Doctor of Religious Studies (Distance learning) Entry to this course is available at any time of year. The focus of this Religious Studies program is on the history and philosophy of religion, history of religious ideas, religion in society, comparative religion and interfaith studies, psychology of religion and psychology of belief. The emphasis is on the diversity of religion and the  more...

Master of Arts (MA) in Metaphysics (distance learning) M. A. in Metaphysics by distance learning. Entry to this course is available at any time of year. The study of metaphysics towards a Calamus Int'l University degree goes beyond the philosophera ™s classical definition of metaphysics as speculative philosophy. The units allow the student to explore transcendental realities with an appreciation which is intuitive as well as intellectual.  more...

MA Thanatology - Distance Learning MA Thanatology - Distance Learning Thanatology is the study of death, dying and bereavement. The MA can be earned by taking 45 credits (equivalent to 15 x 3-credit units) which can comprise entirely taught courses or 12 x 3-credit units plus a written project worth 9 credits. Programmes may start at any time of year, subject to availability of places. The syllabus for the MA  more...

MA Religious Studies - Distance Learning MA Religious Studies - Distance Learning Calamus International University provides a flexible distance learning MA in Religious Studies with a choice of units from different areas. Please note this is not a Christian programme but focuses on comparative, interfaith, psychological, social and other approaches to religion. Programmes may start at any time of year, subject to availability of  more...

Master of Arts (MA) in Transpersonal Psychology - Distance Learning Master of Arts (MA) in Transpersonal Psychology - Distance Learning Transpersonal Psychology involves the study of experiences and states of consciousness that take us beyond the boundaries of our everyday personalities and connect us with spirituality, divinity or higher power(s) a in whatever way we understand those terms a and the Universe. There are many pathways of exploration within  more...

BA Contemporary Spirituality - distance learning B. A. Contemporary Spirituality - distance learning. The field of contemporary spirituality includes wisdom from both modern expressions of mainstream religion and scholarly or inspirational texts from new or revived spiritual systems including Eastern, Celtic, Jewish Renewal, Interfaith, Spiritualist, Pagan, Western esoteric and other perspectives. Material is also drawn from the modules  more...

Diploma in Psychoanalytic Social Studies This course traces the foundations of culture from prehistoric times and also looks at how cultures change and how they go wrong. Understanding the deeper psychological forces that have expressed themselves through society throughout the ages can help us to understand contemporary questions such as: * Why are there sometimes drastic changes in civilisations? * Why does modern  more...

Advanced Diploma in World Religions (distance learning) A distance learning course for anyone interested in the emergence and growth of the phenomenon of religion and its social and political implications. This course focuses on the world-wide development of religions throughout history. The enormous diversity of religion is revealed as well as its ability to develop and take new forms in response to changes in society, war, conquest and colonization.  more...

Diploma in Mystical Hypnosis (distance learning) Diploma in Mystical Hypnosis (distance learning) International enrolments accepted - start at any time of year The course explains the nature of hypnosis, the conscious and unconscious mind, how to induce a hypnotic trance, and how to use hypnosis to access mystical states of consciousness such as Cosmic Consciousness, Immersion in Light, Awareness of Perfection, Universal Love and Cosmic  more...

Diploma in Western Esoteric Traditions distance learning Diploma in Western Esoteric Traditions (distance learning) A distance learning course for anyone interested in choosing a Western esoteric spiritual path or simply curious about comparative religion or spirituality. This course will also interest the counsellor or therapist who encounters clients with alternative spiritualities. International enrolments are accepted. You may start at any time  more...