Class Syllabus: New Age Movement: Historical Perspective
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Course Description
Do you believe in Karma, Reincarnation or Dream Analysis but don't know why? Always wondered how the New Age Movement developed? What are its roots? Does it come from Eastern or Western religions? Is it perhaps a new religion in itself? Did the Freemasons, Astrology, Buddhism or Hypnotism have anything to do with its history? What about the Theosophical Movement or the "Illuminati"? Did it all start when a pact was made to create a New World Order? This course will reveal the fascinating yet well-researched facts about the historical development of what is today broadly called the "New Age Movement". Whether you are a New Age disciple, or one who thinks the New Age Movement is the platform for the Antichrist, this course is for you!
Course Requirements
This course does not require any previous education or experience, although proficiency in the English Language will be needed to comprehend certain terminology. There are no required class materials or software. Footnotes are listed in every lesson to point to sources researched; however, no bibliography is given. Optional further reading would be those sources. Should students need more information regarding the relevant source this will gladly be supplied. Please enquire via email. IMPORTANT
To grasp the broad concept "The New Age Movement" it is highly recommended that students also take the following courses, either together with or after this course (This course must be taken first): New Age Movement - Spiritual Forces
New Age Movement - Spiritual Enlightenment
New Age Movement - Healing and Wisdom
New Age Movement - International Cooperation
New Age vs. Christian thought
Course Goals- To
> Empower you to study the New Age Movement with confidence. You should be able to make informed remarks regarding the roots of the New Age Movement by the time you complete this course;> Equip you with a theoretical blueprint on the development of the New Age Movement through the ages.> Help you become independent in your thinking in dealing with New Age concepts; and> Teach you the details of the many influences that make up modern-day New Age belief.
Course Materials
There are no required class materials or software. All material is available in the course itself. Footnotes are listed in every lesson to point to sources researched; however, no bibliography is given. Optional further reading would be those sources. Should students need more information regarding the relevant source this will gladly be supplied. Please enquire via email.
Grading Policy
60& overall for all assignments and tests/ quizzes - Pass
70& or more - Academic Excellence
Course Duration
Students work at their own pace; There are 9 lessons which could be completed in 3 weeks- provided students complete 3 lessons per week (approximately 2 hours per lesson). This course is ongoing and students may enroll at any time during the year.
Course Topics
This course covers Eastern and Western religious and philosophical influences, as well as Humanism and "Third Force" Psychology, that determined the development of what is today broadly called the "New Age Movement".
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