Fall Semester – SS201

Unifying Concepts in World Religions I

A study of the roots, evolution and unifying concepts of the world religions is the theme of this semester courts.  The golden thread of truth is traced through a study of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity.  Highlighted in the semester is the study of the esoteric interpretations of the Old Testament, the basic teaching of Yogic philosophy, exploration into the Abraham techniques of deliberate creation control, and tother ancient teachings of the masters.  Meditation this semester is designed to further bring the student into the heightened state of intuitive awareness as well as an understanding of how the personality and it’s complexities can block spiritual development.  The interdependence of thoughts, words, emotions, and actions, and their influence on the student’s life is study and applied.  Discussion, lectures and experiential exercises brings theses concepts to life.

Prerequisite: successful completions of SS102

Spring Semester – SS202

Unifying Concepts in World Religions II

The study of world religions their underlying principles and universal truths is continued.  Students will have an opportunity to research and present to the class written reports on religions which will be assigned on Week One, some of which are: The Greek philosophers, Native Indian, Ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Mayan religions, church of the Latter Day Saints, Society of Friends, Christian Science, Seventh Day Adventist, and Yoruba beliefs.

Students are asked to attend a service at a place of worship (churches, temple, mosque) not of their own faith and to share an account of their experience with the class.  We study the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, Lazaris, and Steiner’s “Higher Worlds,” and explore various ways to attain balance and harmony in our lives.  Through continued emphasis on heightening personal awareness, maintaining a focus on the present, and correlation of our thoughts, words and actions, we learn how to create and manifest our dreams.  Home and classroom mediations, as well as exercises in physics development, complement and enhance our studies.

Prerequisite:  successful completion of SS201