Introduction to the Spiritual Sciences I (April 4, 11, 25, May 2, 2006)
A foundational course that offers an overview of the curriculum, this course is highly recommended for all new students. Providing an orientation to the Center and its five-path curriculum, the course considers basic questions, like “What is meant by spiritual science?” and “What are the spiritual sciences?” We identify the key resources available to students of the spiritual sciences, from the wisdom of the world’s religions to more modern contributors, like Alice A. Bailey, Edgar Cayce, Rudolf Steiner and G.I. Gurdjieff. Participants are introduced to the variety of practices that support the inner life and provide insights into their “inner city” and personal daimon. The course also describes the Center’s understanding of creativity, and explains why creativity is so central to spiritual growth. Finally the course provides an introduction to the multitude of practical skills that foster the process of individuation.
