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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 degree in Change Agent Studies - distance learning ...Studies (distance learning) An accelerated program requiring an AA degree or credit from professional qualifications, trainings, etc. If insufficient credit is available, bridging courses can be provided. The course can be taken with a bias towards individual change (e. g. therapy and coaching), corporate change or a mixture of the two. The syllabus is individually negotiated after  more...

Bachelor of Science Wellness Studies or Complementary Health Studies ...Studies or Complementary Health Studies (these are two alternative titles for the same major) A distance learning course - no attendance required at any time. Both these degree titles share the same range of modules covering stress management, coaching, self-hypnosis, personal development, Bach remedies, nutrition, reflexology, colour therapy, energy medicine, EFT, healing studies, weight  more...

BA Hypnotherapy - Distance Learning Bachelor of Arts degree in Hypnotherapy by distance learning. This is an accelerated course for those who already have an Associate's degree or sufficient credit from professional qualifications, etc. As well as core and specialist topics in hypnotherapy, courses may be taken from related disciplines such as counselling, psychotherapy, coaching, NLP, stress management, wellness, regression  more...

BA Religious Studies - distance learning ...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 symbolism of religions. This  more...

MA Counselling (Counseling) Psychology - Distance Learning ...y, abnormal psychology, counselling skills, psychotherapy studies, stress management, NLP, hypnotherapy studies, transpersonal psychology and other areas of interest including electives from other majors. There is also the opportunity for some work to be done by tutor-approved independent study projects assessed by essays. Credit can be given for external CEUs obtained during the course. The  more...

PhD Independent or Interdisciplinary Studies by distance learning ...Doctor of Philosophy) in Independent or Interdisciplinary Studies. A distance learning program - entry at any time of year possible. This option allows independent scholars to propose a PhD topic in their field and complete it by research or submission of an unpublished major work or manuscript. Most non-laboratory and non-invasive fields of study may be considered for PhD registration  more...

Doctor of Holistic Sciences DHSc - distance learning D. H. Sc. (Doctor of Holistic Sciences) by distance learning. Entry at any time of year. An American-style professional doctorate for those who wish to study a combination of holistic fields by taught courses to doctoral level. Also available as a post-doctoral degree for those who already hold a doctorate. A wide choice of course units is available, drawn from therapeutic, philosophical,  more...

BA Metaphysics - distance learning ...al. Suitable topics may be drawn from the entire range of studies of contemporary spirituality, regression and reincarnation, religious studies, esoteric studies, shamanic studies, transpersonal psychology, personal development, parapsychology and consciousness studies. Other Calamus units of particular interest to the student, or approved independent study, may also be included in the personal  more...

DRS - Doctor of Religious Studies Distance learning ...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 underlying patterns of  more...

Master of Arts (MA) in Metaphysics (distance learning) ...ble topics may be drawn from CIUa ™s entire range of studies of contemporary spirituality, regression and reincarnation, religious studies, esoteric studies, shamanic studies, transpersonal psychology, personal development, parapsychology and consciousness studies. Other CIU units of particular interest to the student, or approved independent study, may also be included in the personal  more...

BA Holistic Studies - distance learning ...Studies - Distance Learning This is a multi-disciplinary degree with a core component in Holism and electives drawn from personal development, contemporary spirituality, metaphysics, health studies, counselling, transpersonal psychology and other areas. It is suitable for self-employed professionals such as interfaith ministers, therapists, healers, trainers, complementary medicine  more...

MA Hypnotherapy or MA Clinical Hypnosis - Distance Learning Master of Arts degree in Hypnotherapy (or Clinical Hypnosis) by distance learning. This degree is for qualified and experienced hypnotherapists/ clinical hypnotists who will normally have a Master's degree but applicants without Master's will be considered on their merits. As well as core and specialist topics in hypnotherapy, courses may be taken from related disciplines such as  more...

MA Holistic Studies - Distance Learning ...Studies - Distance Learning HOLISTIC STUDIES is one of the multi-disciplinary degrees offered by Calamus International University. There will be several specially selected core units on the philosophy and applications of holistic principles to life, work and politics. The remainder of the degree is made up of selected options from the range of mind-body-spirit subjects we offer.  more...

MA Thanatology - Distance Learning ...include: a Death and Bereavement (including relevant studies in comparative religion) a Counselling skills a Bereavement counselling (various units will be available) a Transpersonal psychology a Regression and reincarnation studies (a large number of units is available covering many aspects of this topic) a Spirit Releasement and Depossession a Shamanic Soul Retrieval  more...

MA Religious Studies - Distance Learning ...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 places.  more...

Master of Arts (MA) in Transpersonal Psychology - Distance Learning ...on within transpersonal psychology. However, the focus of studies will be on transpersonal states and phenomena as understood by psychologists and others working in the field. Elective studies may be taken from the broader base of parapsychology, psychic studies, shamanistic studies, etc. plus humanistic psychology, subpersonalities, transpersonal hypnotherapy, and positive psychology. For  more...

MA Independent Studies (Arts) - Distance Learning ...Studies (Arts) - 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. Entry to the course may be at any time of year subject to availability of places.  more...

BA Contemporary Spirituality - distance learning ...ial is also drawn from the modules available in Religious Studies, Jewish Studies, Interfaith Studies, Workplace Spirituality, Personal Development, Esoteric Studies, Regression and Reincarnation Studies, Shamanistic Studies, Workplace Spirituality, Depth Psychology and Transpersonal Psychology. Within these wide parameters there are no core units and the student may draw up a personal study  more...

MA Independent Studies (Social Studies) - Distance Learning ...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 availability of  more...

MA Independent Studies (Literature) - Distance Learning ...h particular objectives. Credit can be given for previous studies. Programmes may start at any time of year, subject to availability of places. The syllabus would normally be divided into 10 to 15 distinct areas, and each area would be assessed by an essay of approx. 3, 000 words or a report or work of similar value. There will also be a final project of approx. 10, 000 words. The  more...

DHum Doctor of Humanities - distance learning D. Hum. (Doctor of Humanities) by thematic study. Entry at any time of year. The D. Hum. degree, awarded by Calamus International University, is a professional doctorate which allows the student to create his/ her own independent major (or choose an existing major) and work towards a degree by combination of taught units, independent study, evaluated portfolio, and optional extended report or  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...

Advanced Diploma in Analytical Hypnotherapy Hypnoanalysis ...nner Conflict Resolution Module 12: Presentation of Case Studies * Most students who have qualified as hypnotherapists via accredited or highly recognised training courses will receive exemption from these two modules. Study is textbook-based and students will need to obtain 11 books. Feedback is given on written work returned to us for assessment (completed assignments may be sent by  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 Family Therapy Studies This distance learning, textbook-based certificate course provides a comprehensive overview of family therapy theory and methods of practice. The certificate also includes a section on research findings on effectiveness. Major schools of family therapy and introduced, their methods explained and their work evaluated, leading to an integrated model of how family therapy can be delivered.  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...

Diploma in Psychiatric Disorders Awareness The course introduces how medical professionals go about describing and diagnosing various mental illnesses, and gives detailed explanations of problems and disturbances of consciousness; disorders of awareness of reality, disorders of body and self awareness, disorders of gender and sexuality, disorders of emotion and personality disorders. Within these sections, common serious and not-so-serious  more...

Certificate in Life and Personal Coaching - distance learning ...ounselling psychology, personal development, change agent studies, stress management, organisational spirituality, transpersonal or depth psychology, or an equivalent degree. Entry to the course is at any time of year. The accelerated programme is taught in 5 modules covering two major coaching models and introducing a variety of coaching techniques. As well as these five modules, an  more...

Diploma in Ecotourism distance learning Ecotourism is about the joys of visiting unspoilt places in various beautiful and inspiring parts of the world, leaving as little environmental impact as possible and in doing so, helping to contribute to conservation and the local economy. This course asks whether the travel and tourism industry is really as "green" as it appears when it comes to sustainable tourism, and seeks to define what  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...

Certificate in Child and Adolescent Counselling Skills (distance learning) ...ural and psycho-educational) is explored and finally case studies are given showing adolescent counselling in practice. The importance of child protection is highlighted and a factsheet is given on police checks for working with children and other requirements. Students will receive lesson plans for written assignments which they may complete and return by email for assessment.  more...

Diploma in Energy Healing Science (distance learning) Diploma in Energy Healing Science (distance learning) Enrolment possible at any time of year. Course fee: GBP (Pounds Sterling) 150. 00 A FREE textbook (over 600 pages) written by a medical doctor will be included for UK students. Students outside the UK will need to buy the book on-line. This program provides a solid grounding in the theory of energetic healing that underlies various  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...

Diploma in Organisational Behaviour (Organizational behavior) ...dable alternative than a university Diploma in Management Studies or MBA, and for those who do not wish or need to study economics, finance and accounting. Organizational behaviour is the study of individuals and groups in organizations. It is a multidisciplinary subject that draws from psychology, sociology and anthropology and is also influenced by economics and political science. Often  more...