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