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FND1000 - Critical Approaches to Religion |
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Foundation Course 1000 - Intro to Critical Approaches to Religion & Gnosticism
This core course is a required first course for all programs. It covers the different frameworks and methods of approaching Religion, Spirituality, and Gnosticism.
Critical Approaches & Methods
- Accounts & Explanations
- Definitions & Descriptions
- Area-Specific Fallacies
- Uses & Limits of Argumentation
- Argumentation Applied: Hacking the Hereseologists
- Methods of Inquiry
- Methods of Analysis
- Analysis of Methods
Frameworks & Models
- Depth Psychology Frameworks: the Individual Psyche and Religion
- Models of Religion: Cultural & Individual
- Religion Frameworks: Mystery School, Gnostic, Orthodox Christian, Zen
- Cults: Manipulative & Abusive Groups
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MIN1000 - Spiritual Ministry |
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Ministry 1000 - Spiritual Ministry Approaches & Issues
The different roles & relationships of ministers, the different modes of ministry, and an overview of related issues.
Minister Roles: Pastor, Hierophant, Celebrant, Soul Friend, Psychopomp
Ministry Models
Legal Issues: Requirements, Responsibilities, & Liabilities
Ethics in Ministry: Personal & Professional Ethics
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The Gnostic Seminary 