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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...

BA Religious Studies - distance learning ...e 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 symbolism of religions. This BA degree is an accelerated course  more...

DRS - Doctor of Religious Studies Distance learning ... 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 underlying patterns of faith, belief and symbolism of religions. Please note that this course is not  more...

MA Religious Studies - Distance Learning ... areas are as follows: a comparative religion, a history of religion/ religious ideas, a psychology of religion a psychology of belief and faith a interfaith studies (mostly Jewish-Christian themes such as looking at the origins of Christianity, Jewish views of Jesus) a intellectual, mythological and allegorical (non-fundamentalist) approaches to the Bible a and  more...

MA Independent Studies (Social Studies) - Distance Learning MA Independent Studies (Social Studies) - Distance Learning This degree programme allows the student to plan his/ her own syllabus, identify the areas of knowledge or concentration required, choose suitable textbooks and/ or other media and compile a study plan with particular objectives. Credit can be given for previous studies. Programmes may start at any time of year, subject to  more...

Diploma in Amish History and Culture Distance learning Interest in the Amish communities of North America has been generated through movies, documentaries, tourism and literature. Do the media portray Amish life accurately? What do the Amish believe and how is it different from other forms of Christianity? Where did they come from, how did their sect begin and what made them emigrate to America? Is their simple and rural lifestyle really idyllic?  more...

Certificate in Humanistic Psychology of Carl Rogers This certificate course comprises studies of a representative selection of the written works of Carl Rogers. Rogers has been called "the most influential psychologist in American history". The unit not only provides an ideal overview of his work, but students already acquainted with Rogersa ™ approach will find much diverse material to increase their wider appreciation of this giant of  more...

Certificate in Numerology (distance learning) ...ts required to understand numerology; * the history and numerical significance of the Hebrew alphabet and its relation to Greek and Roman alphabets; * the psychological and allegorical meanings of the letters; * Pythagorean numbers and vibrations; * modern Western gematria (number analysis of names and words); * Master  more...

Advanced Diploma in World Religions (distance learning) ...ses 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. Against this background, accurate and concise portraits of faiths and aspects of religion are presented. Religions are understood in the context of diverse  more...

Certificate in Child and Adolescent Counselling Skills (distance learning) ...nd the qualities needed by a childrena s counsellor. The history of work with children is reviewed and a theoretical chapter explains the processes of change. Essential child counselling skills are introduced in a step-by-step way with examples. The psychodynamics of child counselling is outlined. A range of instructions and techniques for play therapy is given using different media and  more...

Diploma in Positive Psychology (distance learning) ...al growth, happiness and positive personal qualities. The history of clinical psychology shows a preoccupation with mental illness and disability and treatments for psychological problems. Positive Psychology is a new direction in psychology that looks at how we can feel positive emotions such as happiness and hope, and how we can foster creativity and wisdom. This course uses a key textbook  more...