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Diploma in Gnosticism (Gnostic Studies) by distance learning ...l and cultural forms and in modern times has been part of Western Esotericism, Anthroposophy, the works of Carl Jung, and has been an influence on twentieth-century occultism, arts and popular music. The basic message of Gnosticism is that human beings are gods in potential, and that rigid theological/ ideological systems and also materialism both stand in the way of the perception of our free  more...

BA Contemporary Spirituality - distance learning ... Celtic, Jewish Renewal, Interfaith, Spiritualist, Pagan, Western esoteric and other perspectives. Material 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  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...

Certificate in Numerology (distance learning) Course description Numerology is the study of the esoteric significance of numbers and letters. The roots of numerology lie in the writings of Pythagoras, the Kabbalah, the Hebrew alphabet, and various strands of ancient wisdom. This is a self-directed home study course. This unit provides a background in: * the esoteric concepts required to understand numerology;  more...

Diploma in Western Esoteric Traditions distance learning ...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 of year.  more...