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Spring Session 2009 classes

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Many on-campus classes are offered just once a year and some are available every alternate year. In addition, Sancta Sophia Seminary offers many one to three-day workshops on special subjects which are open to all.

February 14
Saturday, AM & PM

St. Valentine's Day Workshop
Rev. Retha Banez and Team

Come and join us for a day of self-care and indulgence, pampering and loving...body oil massage, facial, relaxation healing technique, hand and foot treatments and of course, sweet treats. Bring own pillow and afghan or blanket. Wear loose comfortable clothing. This is a day to focus on you! Love yourself on this "official" love day. LIMITED to 12.
$100 includes lunch

February 21
Saturday: Graduate Program Orientation for new students
Wellness Guide Students
Spiritual Mentoring Students

February 23 - 27
Monday – Friday, AM

GRADUATE PROGRAM TRIMESTER I:
CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY
Sophia, Mother Wisdom in the Scriptures
Rev. Carol E. Parrish and Rev. Giovanna Vannall

Rarely in recent years has the significance of the Wisdom Books in the Bible and Apocrypha been a topic of study. The time has come. This is esoteric Bible study with an eye toward the Wisdom of the Holy Spirit.

$500

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February 21, 28
Saturday AM & PM; Saturday AM & PM

WELLNESS GUIDE PROGRAM
Wellness of Spirit
Director, Rev. Linda C.Oliver, RN

Advancement on the spiritual path is enhanced by meditations. As guides, we learn how to teach the science of meditation and explore universal laws with everyday application to life. Understanding the difference between spiritual emergencies and physiological problems and their treatment is an important function of the Wellness Guide training. Spiritual wellness the alignment of inner and outer selves can be activated by utilizing ancient, as well as contemporary, wisdom of both East and West.

This is one of three components required for Wellness Guide certification. Note: Wellness Guide Program classes begin on Saturday am prior to Grad Week and continue Saturday after. Wellness Guide enrollees also participate in Grad Week activities with other seminary students.
$500 Grad Week plus $200 Wellness Guide Week-Ends ($700 total)

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February 21, 24, 27, 28
Saturday, AM & PM, Tuesday evening, Friday, PM, Saturday, AM & PM

SPIRITUAL MENTOR PROGRAM
Prayer and Meditation:
The Mystical Experience in Self and Others
Director, Rev. Carol E. Parrish, PhD.

Coming to understand the mystical experience in self and others prepares individuals to assist those who seek a personal relationship with the Divine Essence. A Spiritual Mentor is a catalyst, confidentially interacting with the seeker to stimulate the process of relating and responding to God as personally understood. This work transforms the mentor as well as the seeker. A study of mystical moments provides new keys.

This is one of three components required for Spiritual Mentor certification. Note: Spiritual Mentor Program classes are scheduled for the weekends immediately preceding and/or following Graduate Week. Spiritual Mentor enrollees also participate in Grad Week activities with other seminary students.
$500 Grad Week plus $200 Spiritual Mentor Week-Ends ($700 total)

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March 1 - 2
Sunday PM, Monday AM & PM
Special Event

ENRICHING OUR UNDERTSANDING OF A COMMON QUEST
Reb. Yitzhak Buxbaum

A teacher and storyteller in the tradition of the great Hasidic masters, Reb Yitzhak stirs the hearts and minds of all as he introduces us to the world of the maggid, teacher, preacher. The hallmark of Reb Yitzhak is humor and joy. He creates an enlivening atmosphere where hearts speak to hearts and joy abounds. Reviving the tradition of the maggid through storytelling, fun and parables is his unique style. We are delighted to welcome Yitzhak to Sancta Sophia. Come and play.

Sunday only $15; Sunday/Monday $50
guest presenter bio

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March 3 - 7
Monday - Friday, AM & PM

ESOTERIC CHRISTIANITY I: Hidden Wisdom of the Bible
Rev. Carol E. Parrish

The powerful magnet Christianity introduced to the world through the message of Jesus Christ was "equality" for all. As souls we recognize our sameness, but we also all realize personalities are not equal. Some are more talented, some less so, but the Soul of each is precious. We strive for a way to live from the heart. We shall explore the lessons, assignments, and tools of transformation to make them our own. (Bring EC 101 lessons by Carol Parrish or pay $75 material fee.)
CEU Hours pending
$250/270 includes lunch

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March 7
Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM: SKILLS DAY

This insightful day begins at 10 AM with a lecture and messages by Carol Parrish and assistants ($4 donation). From 11:15 to closing, students and others share their personal intuitive skill—astrology, numerology, psychic and Shustah attunements, Reiki, Healing Touch, and others—in 15-minute private appointments ($8 each).

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March 9 - 14
Monday - Friday, AM & PM

ESOTERIC CHRISTIANITY II: Hidden Wisdom of the Bible
Rev. Carol E. Parrish and Rev. Giovanna Vannall

Building on the work of the first week, the class examines the mysteries of Christianity to discover the heart of the tradition. We will expand our understanding as we grasp mysticism, and learn its true value. We shall use the life of Christ Jesus as the pattern for initiation that we each seek to follow. We also explore new information concerning early Christianity, especially concepts regarding the development of the Christ Within - the Hope of Glory. (Bring EC 102 lessons by Carol Parrish or pay $75 material fee.)
CEU Hours pending
$250/275 includes lunch

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Saturday March 14

THE ART OF BLESSING - event cancelled
Rev. Linda C. Oliver

A blessing is a ritual which protects, encourages and guides. Blessings orient us in our life’s journey, establishing fellowship with our community. Come and explore with us different blessing rituals which can be administered individually or with a group, including an animal blessing.
$30 (Bring Bag Lunch, Coffee and Tea Available)

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March 16 - 20
Monday - Friday, AM & PM

BASIC ASTROLOGY I
Dennis Acrea

The Law of Correspondence says: “As above, so below”. Astrology takes this a step further, teaching us: “As within, so without; as the Universe, so the Soul.” Astrology is the study of planetary cycles and the way our lives correspond to them. Week One of Basic Astrology focuses on the basics of signs and houses, and then applies them specifically to the student’s birth sun, moon, and moon’s nodes. Participants need to know the date, time, and place of their birth. Required texts will be available for purchase at the Village Bookstore: Soul Purpose Astrology by Margaret Koolman and The Book of Rituals by Carol Parrish-Harra.
$250/275, includes lunch

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March 24
Tuesday, 3:00 PM: ORDINATION SERVICE
Light of Christ Community Church
Sparrow Hawk Village – all are welcome!

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March 23 - 27
Monday - Friday, AM & PM

BASIC ASTROLOGY II
Dennis Acrea

Students of astrology know that the force behind the movement of the planets is the same force that moves each of us. Week Two of Basic Astrology focuses on the other planets, delving deeper into your birth chart to find symbolism to help intensify your self-awareness. Participants need to know the date, time, and place of their birth. Basic Astrology I is a prerequisite for this course. The same texts will be used.
$250/275, includes lunch

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April 18
Saturday 10AM - 4PM

ENERGETIC TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR BALANCE
Rev. Katherine Zakutansky

Balance–we all strive for it each day. Join us as we learn to strengthen our core selves by effectively using the practices based in Wisdom Teachings to achieve and maintain a stronger sense of energetic balance in our lives. From theory for increased effectiveness to practical application to ensure proper technique, this seminar, based on Energy Tools and Techniques by Carol E. Parrish, will bring back to mind the many ways we have to assist ourselves as we strive to come “into balance” each day.
$40 (Bring Bag Lunch, Coffee and Tea Available)

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April 20 – 25
Monday - Friday, AM & PM, Saturday closing at noon

SHOWCASE OF TALENTS
Rev. Carol E. Parrish, Guests & Talented Team

A special week designed to showcase the learning that can occur through transformation, mind science and esoteric techniques as we adventure more and more into an understanding of energy and vibration. Each of us has capabilities of which we are unaware but exposure to these experiences awakens us.

This entire week is dedicated to a new appreciation of potential, altered states of consciousness as we showcase abilities and talents gathered, designed to expose all of us to greater awareness of our personal inner power. Each guest receives three private sessions with a trained worker.

Dedicated to new experiences and a fresh appreciation of one’s hidden self, this program encompasses two streams of wisdom: Wellness— Self Love and Self Discovery. Write for interesting details as you make your plans to join us.

$650 includes lunch, dinner and housing

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May 11 - 15
Monday - Friday AM & PM

KNOW YOUR RAYS: A Study in Temperament
Revs. Carol Parrish and Margaret Stephens

This class is a wellspring of esoteric psychology. In it each student produces a chart of their own psychological pattern, which is integrated with their horoscope. The talented teachers use their expertise and experience to assist participants in identifying one’s personal ray profile. At the conclusion of the class, students should have a better understanding of their personality and soul qualities, as well as their strengths, weaknesses, purppses and goals. A more synthesized vision of their life emerges as understanding advances. Natal Charts available in the Bookstore if needed ($5).

$250/275, includes lunch

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May 16
Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM

SILVER CORD WORKSHOP
Rev. Margaret Stephens

This workshop explores the mysteries of birth, human development, and transformation from the perspective of the Soul. Our goal is to gain a deeper understanding of the purpose of the seed atoms and the silver cord, the process of building the upper portion of the antahkarana and the spiritual harness, and the importance of the Vagus nerve and true Heart Center. We realize that we are the technology for spiritual emergence from the Path of Becoming to the Path of Being.

$40 (Bring Bag Lunch, Coffee and Tea Available)

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May 16
Saturday: Graduate Program Orientation for new students
Wellness Guide Students
Spiritual Mentoring Students

May 18 - 22
Monday – Friday, AM

GRADUATE PROGRAM TRIMESTER II:
TECHNOLOGIES FOR SPIRITUAL EMERGENCE
Spiritual Journey Through the Lens of Transpersonal Psychology
Tom Legere, Ph.D.

Based on the insights of his recent book, Living An Authentic Life, Tom Legere will walk us through eighteen steps on the universal journey to wholeness. Over the centuries, many attempts have been made to show the connections between psychology and spirituality. However, never before has anyone succeeded in spelling out the psychological steps needed to attain spiritual consciousness. This is what Tom’s book does and that is what this workshop will be about.
$500

guest instructor bio

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May 16 & 23
Saturday AM & PM; Saturday AM & PM

WELLNESS GUIDE PROGRAM
Wellness of Body
Director, Linda Oliver, RN

Learn the origin and evolution of the etheric body and five senses, how to assist healing, nutritional practices, addictive behavior, and human sexuality. We also explore how to help others during the death-and-dying process. Situational practicum and discussions focus on how to become a guide to others in their need and search for wholeness of body. Guidance and practical suggestions help you with an emphasis on “you” as counselor achieve a goal of private practice and/or establishing and operating a center.

Note: Wellness Guide Program classes begin on Saturday am prior to Grad Week and continue Saturday after. Wellness Guide enrollees also participate in Grad Week activities with other seminary students.
$500 Grad Week plus $200 Wellness Guide Week-Ends ($700 total)

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May 16, 19, 22 & 23
Saturday, AM & PM; Tuesday evening; Friday PM: Saturday, AM & PM

SPIRITUAL MENTOR PROGRAM
Spirituality and Dreams, The Shadow Self,
Sexuality, and Relationships
Director, Rev. Carol E. Parrish, PhD.

Spiritual Mentoring requires learning the language of the higher nature and its inner contact. A deep understanding of the basic process of transformation is our focus, as well as the relationship to levels of self and to others, inner and outer.

This is one of three components required for Spiritual Mentor certification. Note: Spiritual Mentor Program classes are scheduled for the weekends immediately preceding and/or following Graduate Week. Spiritual Mentor enrollees also participate in Grad Week activities with other seminary students.
$500 Grad Week plus $200 Spiritual Mentor Week-Ends ($700 total)

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May 25 - 29
Monday - Friday AM & PM

KEYS TO SOUL-CENTERED THERAPY
Rev. Carol Beyer, Ph.D.

This class will integrate both psychological and spiritual axioms into a more complete methodology for a counseling practice. As counselors become aware of the divinity within, they can utilize this knowledge to assist their clients in new directions. By incorporating spiritual practices into one’s life, the level of consciousness rises and innovative insights are gained. Perceptions change, first for the therapist and then for their clients. When one recognizes the personality as the representative of the soul, there is hope for future happiness. It is a process of growing toward wholeness.

Afternoons will be experiential work with Mandalas, Visualizations, Heart Meditation, Forgiveness Prayer and Tikkun allowing time for integration of several modalities. Handout materials will be given for the therapist and the client or student.

Whether you are a counselor, healer, body worker, or a spiritual seeker, personal growth is an objective of this course.

$250/275, includes lunch

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