Shamanism

Dr of Shamanic Theology Degree Course Essay

Rev. Craig Bradley

This course offered by the Universal Life Church Seminary and the online forum are a progressive approach for providing a thought provoking view of Shamanism. Topics covered by the course encourage a responsible and ethical approach of behavior pertaining to the subject. The legal aspects remind both the Practitioner and the Theologian of the challenges faced by the participants of Shamanism. Etiquette procedures mentioned also emphasize quality in every aspect of participation.

Shamanism over the centuries has largely been handed down from generation to generation by word of mouth or written in some areas of the world. This provides differing views of Shamanism that the students are encouraged to consider for a more global perspective. Years of personal research has revealed personal experience and how to books dominate to subject. This course had information that was not present in any of the other resources studied. This approach of fresh information avoided the normal over lap of material. I found only one book and one author listed in the extensive course resource list that had been apart of my studies. I recommend this course to anyone who wants a practical view of Shamanism historically to present day that provides a broader range of topics.

The most curious aspect of the course for me was the selection process. I was advised by the spirit to enroll. This was not unusual at this point as we had traveled the United States looking for answers for the last five months by the same advice. This reason caused me during week three to determine a source in the material that had required my enrollment. Indicated was a paragraph on spirit guides! What I had known as guardian angles most of my life had informed me that I required more faith in them and myself to complete this journey.

Due to the amount of coincidences occurring since enrolling I posted a question to the forum to see if anyone else was any having similar experiences! These coincidences were leading up to a trip to Mesa Verde that produced what can best be described as a spiritual ordination at week ten during the course.

After just completing a return trip I now realize that the course and other Seminary contacts helped me stay grounded during the events to this date! The weekly lessons, assignments, posts, and forums required attention to a goal based in reality! Considering all the resources available from the Universal Life Seminary including the Forums, The Doctor of Shamanic Theology course was the best choice available.

Rev. Craig Bradley

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