Course Schedule

Spring Quarter 2013

April 1 ~ June 7

Registration Week: March 18~22, 2013
Holidays: Memorial Day May 27

*Hybrid courses (online with on campus option) will be determined according to class population and need.

COURSE DESCRIPTION /OBJECTIVES

Course descriptions are taken directly from CIHS’ catalog. Please note: Each instructor has the academic freedom to create a syllabus and curriculum in line with the goal and objectives of the course according to his/her preference and professional expertise.

Consciousness Studies

The course draws upon investigations and models concerning the nature, types, and levels of consciousness, drawn from various religious traditions, yoga, mysticism, spirituality, shamanism, Jungian psychology, and parapsychology. It also explores the nature of transcendent consciousness, or super consciousness from spiritual traditions, as well as the practices used in the various traditions to attain these states. (4 units)

Human Sexuality: Clinical Considerations

The course reviews the varied attitudes and values as regards human sexuality and many cultural myths surrounding sexual practices as well alternate lifestyles. Basic knowledge about sexual health and associated physical and emotional issues will be explored, along with types of dysfunction and problems encountered in counseling situations. Current therapeutic concepts and interventions will also be presented

The Study of Eastern and Western Religions: Metaphysics and Healing

The Study of Eastern and Western Religions: Metaphysics and Healing. This course focuses on selected esoteric teachings and healing practices among the major Eastern and Western religious traditions.

Psychology of Nature

This course engages our inner senses as well as those focused outward to meet and discover more of what we are as the Life and Consciousness that Nature reflects back to us. Combining a phenomenology of nature with direct field experience as well as inner exploration; this class investigates the quality and meaning of the relationships we have established with various aspects of nature, and how past and present cultures, spiritual and religious systems, and civilizations have created life styles and communities to live in harmony and interdependence with Nature, how they have learned from Nature, and how they define themselves by the myths, stories and paradigms created by being alive the intersection of a vibrant animality and a transcendent spirituality. In particular we look at how our sense of ourselves; and our health, models and techniques of healing, and overall sense of well being emerge out of the degree of connectedness, depth and intimacy we have with Nature.

Spiritual Education: Anahata Chakra Awakening

This course offers Meridian Exercises and Chakra Meditation; which are very effective for both a healthy body and for experiencing deep meditation, attained only after a perfect balance of Ki energy has been established. In this course students will learn how to awaken the Anahata chakra by activation with Ki energy and integration of shakti (physical energy) and prana (spiritual energy) at the chakra. A healthy physical condition is maintained by controlling organ function with spiritual energy.

Pranic Healing

This course provides both theory and practice preparing students to confidently interact with the subtle energy of the auric field to promote mental and physical health and well-being. Pranic Healing, Level I provides foundational skills to feel, control, and apply pranic energy to promote healing. Level II introduces the use of color prana to accelerate the healing process for more complex conditions. Level III provides advanced techniques to ease energetic patterns related to trauma, stress, and negative belief patterns. Completion of these three levels meets the requirement for those students who wish to apply for the Pranic Healing Certification Program. Student pays course materials and certification fee of $335 at the first meeting.