Near-death experiencers, as well as anyone else who desires a healthier, more holistic yet grounded approach to the educational process, are invited to explore the varied offerings of the schools and universities mentioned here. This listing is not intended to be complete, but, rather, a starting point for what is currently available. I make no guarantees here; opinions expressed are my own.
(Prepared 6-5-02 by P.M.H.Atwater, L.H.D., Ph.D. (Hon.) )
ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
Offers Master of Arts in Transpersonal Studies. Also has Continuing Education Programs, Spiritual Guidance Mentoring Program, Intuition Development Training, Distance Learning and Residential Programs.215 67th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phones: 1-800-428-1512 and (757) 631-8101, FAX: (757) 631-8096E-mail: info@atlanticuniv.edu Website: www.atlanticuniv.edu
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF INTEGRAL STUDIES
Offers M.A. in Philosophy and Religion, and Ph.D. in Humanities Concentration: Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness. All programs designed to shape the intellectual, moral, and spiritual leadership necessary today.1453 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 575-6270 FAX: (415) 575-1264Website: www.ciis.edu
CENTER FOR PURPOSEFUL LIVING
Offers Soul-Centered Education For A Lifetime Programs. All volunteer staff dedicated to the Sacredness of Service. Residential University; Hands-on Care for Terminally Ill Adults and Developmentally Disabled Children; plus business training at their California Fresh Buffet Restaurant. Train Ordinary People to Create Extraordinary Results "The New Volunteers."3983 Old Greensboro Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone: (336) 761-8745 FAX: (336) 722-7882E-mail: inquiry@ufhg.org Website: www.ufhg.org
CENTER FOR VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
Offers Value-Based Leadership Training, Citizen Dialogues, and Consulting Services. Focus on inner resources for effective and creative leaders. Additional programs in Science of the Soul, Meditation, Sacred Mysteries, Innovative Solutions, Visionary Leadership. Will soon be in Ojai, CA as well.3408 Wisconsin Avenue N.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202) 237-2800 FAX: (202) 237-1399E-mail: cvldc@visionarylead.org
CHALICE OF REPOSE PROJECT
Offers two-year Certification in Music Thanatology/Prescriptive Harp Music. A Unique End-of-Life Patient Care Program and Graduate Level School of Music. Program developed by Themes Schroeder-Sheker as a contemplative activity with clinical applications to support a conscious, peaceful death.c/o St. Patrick Hospital, 312 E. Pine Street, Missoula, MT 59802
Phone: (406) 329-2810 FAX: (406) 329-5614Website: www.chaliceofrepose.org
HOLMES INSTITUTE (DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM)
Offers a Distance Learning Program (also on-site school). Curriculum geared to "Expand Your Consciousness." New courses include Spiritual Psychology, World Religions, Understanding the Bible, Psi Research, and A New Myth of God.3251 West Sixth Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020-5096
Phones: 1-800-247-6463 and (213) 388-2181Website: www.scienceofmind.com
HORIZON INSTITUTE
Offers classes, workshops, conferences, plus publications, dedicated to exploring the forces that shape our world. Focuses on Science and Spirituality. Method of approach - questioning, listening, integrating, discovery. Involved in community events as well.P. O. Box 537, Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 552-0460E-mail: explore@thehorizon.org
INSTITUTE OF TRANSPERSONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Offers Master of Arts in Transpersonal Psychology, Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy in Transpersonal Psychology. Residential Certificates are available in Creative Expression, Spiritual Guidance, and Clinical Psychology. Set up for Global On-Line Programs/Learning.744 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: (650) 493-4430 FAX: (650) 493-6835E-mail: itpinfo@itp.edu
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR TRANSFORMATION
Offers programs to develop Spiritual Intelligence (SQ). Curriculum, Summer Camp Retreats, Group Travel - all emphasize the spiritual laws that govern well-being. Founder is Tanis Helliwell, author of Take Your Soul to Work.1909 West Broadway, Suite 205, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6J 1Z3
Phone: 1-800-745-4779 FAX: (604) 736-1141E-mail:info@iitransform.com
Website: www.iitransform.comINTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF INTEGRAL HUMAN SCIENCES/INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF SPIRITUAL AND PSYCHIC SCIENCES
Offers a Five-Level Certification Program; Associate, Baccalaureate, and Doctoral Degrees. Emphasis on Personal Spiritual and Psychic Development, the Quest for Universal Human Values, New Paradigms in Science/Spirituality, and Pastoral Studies in Therapeutic Counseling and Interfaith Ministry.P. O. Box 1387, Station H, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G 2N3
Phone: (514) 937-8359 FAX: (514) 937-5380Website: www.iiihs.com (press ICSPS for school)
OMEGA INSTITUTE FOR HOLISTIC STUDIES
Offers one of the largest selections of programs, courses, workshops, and special opportunities for holistic learning in the world. Events are ongoing throughout the year. Innovative, Consciousness Expanding material.150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Phones: 1-800-944-1001 and (845) 266-4444 FAX: (845) 266-4828Website: www.eomega.org
PHILOSOPHICAL RESEARCH SOCIETY
Offers a Masters of Arts in Consciousness Studies. Curriculum focuses on integrating Ancient Wisdom Traditions with the latest findings in Science and and Psychology. Emphasis on inner integrity, life meaning and purpose.3910 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027-2399
Phone: (323) 663-2167 FAX: (323) 663-9443E-mail: info@prs.org Website: www.prs.org
SANCTA SOPHIA SEMINARY
Offers Masters and Doctoral Programs in Divinity and Theology; also a Wellness Guide Program. Founded by Rev. Carol E. Parrish-Harra (a near-death experiencer). Motto: "A School of Ageless Wisdom prepares World Servers."Sparrow Hawk Village, 22 Summit Ridge Dr., Tahlequah, OK 74464
Phones: 1-800-386-7161 and (918) 456-3421 FAX: (918) 458-5501E-mail:Iccc@sanctasophia.org Website: www.sanctasophia.org
SCHOOL OF SPIRITUAL PSYCHOLOGY
Offers ongoing programs, seminars, and a correspondence course for individual development of Conscious Soul Capacities and Receptivity to Spiritual Worlds. Sponsors a yearly International Sophia Conference.Robert Sardello, Ph.D. and Cheryl Sanders, M.S. P. O. Box 5099, Greensboro, NC 27435
Phone: (336) 279-8259E-mails: business@spiritualschool.org; robert@spiritualschool.org; cheryl@spiritualschool.org Website: www.spiritualschool.org
SCHUMACHER COLLEGE
Offers one-year program for MSc in Holistic Science. Through a partnership with The University of Plymouth, Masters Level Credits can be earned from a broad range of ecological studies such as Living Off The Sun, Farming For Better Food, Business and Sustainability, Ecological Design, Digital Future.The Old Postern, Dartington, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6EA, United Kingdom
Phone: (0) 1803 865934 FAX: (0) 1803 866899E-mail: schumcoll@gn.apc.org Website: www.gn.apc.org/schumachercollege/
UNION INSTITUTE & UNIVERSITY (formerly THE UNION INSTITUTE)
Offers "Design-Your-Own" Ph.D. program outside the classroom. The Graduate College consists of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, and the School of Professional Psychology. Also: Specialist and Masters in Education, Association Management Doctorate, and Certification in Science and Spirituality.440 East McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45206-1925
Phones: 1-800-486-3116 and (513) 861-6400 FAX: (513) 861-3218E-mail: admissions@tui.edu Website: www.tui.edu
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (DEPT. OF COUNSELING)
A new trend in mainstream universities is to offer students the opportunity to design their own unique courses of study, such as Transpersonal Counseling. Titled "Special Problem" at UNT, both Master's and Doctoral-level degrees may be earned. They also have the largest play therapy training program in the world, and it is based on a "child centered" model. Because the University's Counseling Programs have consistently ranked in the top 5% of what's available nationwide, they should be considered in any plans for alternative courses of study.Attention: Mrs. Karen Johnston, Counseling Program P. O. Box 311337, Denton, TX 76203-1337
Phone: (940) 565-2910E-mail: johnston@coefs.coe.unt.edu Website: www.coe.unt.edu/cdhe/cnslored.htm
LIFELONG LEARNING RESOURCE GUIDE
(this listing compliments Utne Reader Magazine)
American Public Media/MPR - Speaking of Faith
www.speakingoffaith.org
Arizona Red Lodge/DTMMS
www.dtmms.org
Bainbridge Graduate Institute
www.bgiedu.org
Barfield School of Sunbridge
www.sunbridge.edu
Celebrant USA Foundation & Institute
www.celebrantusa.org
Clayton College of Natural Health
www.ccnh.edu
EcoVersity
www.ecoversity.org
EVOLVE - Living School
www.evolve.org
Garrison Institute
www.garrisoninstitute.org
Global Medicine Education Foundation
www.globalmeded.org
Goddard College
www.goddard.edu
Humber College
http://www.business.humber.ca
IPSL - International Partnership for Service, Learning & Leadership
www.ipsl.org
Monterey Institute
www.miis.edu
Naropa University
www.naropa.edu
Northwest School of Animal Massage
www.nwsam.com
Ringing Rocks Foundation
www.ringingrocks.org
Rosetta Stone
www.rosettastone.com/ums076
School for American Research Press
www.sarpress.sarweb.org
School for Esoteric Studies
www.esotericstudies.net
The Center for Discovery
http://thecenterfordiscovery.org
Yogaville
www.iyiva.org
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