New Study Course 2010 / 2011

Intensive Study Course 2007 - 2008

Training as Lecturer in Modern Matriarchal Studies
Training as Trainer in Seasonal Ritual Festivals
Training as Priestess of “Matriarchal Mystery Festivals”

The Study course covers the following areas:

Modern Matriarchal Studies

Matriarchal Mythology and Symbolism

Matriarchal Aesthetics and Arts

Matriarchal Medicine

Origin of Patriarchy

Matriarchal Politics

Celebration of Matriarchal Mystery Festivals
Minor Cycle (four Festivals)
Major Cycle (eight Festivals)

Practical Training in Argumentation

Excursion to places with matriarchal cultural sites

All these subjects build upon each other and are taught accordingly in modules. Therefore, the Intensive Study course can only be booked completely and not partially.

Intensive Study Course directed by:
Dr. Heide Göttner-Abendroth

Matriarchal Medicine and Matriarchal Mystery Festivals
directed by: Cécile Keller

Guest Lecturers:
Genevieve Vaughan: Gift Economy
Prof. Claudia von Werlhof: Criticism of Patriarchy

The courses conclude with the following qualifications:

Referent/in für Matriarchatsforschung (Zertifikat)

Preparation and presentation of qualified lectures on different aspects of matriachal research based on literature study.
1. Lecturing on specific subject areas
2. Lecturing on theories
(professional and free-lance)

Trainer in Seasonal Ritual Festivals (Certificate)

Independent and qualified organization of the classical seasonal matriarchal ceremonies (privately with family and friends).

Priestess of Matriarchal Mystery Festivals (Certificate)

Independent, qualified and by the Academy authorised organization of the seasonal Matriarchal Mystery Festivals (for use in public)

After completion of studies

Final interview and certificate
Closing ceremony and enrolment in the „Network of ACADEMY HAGIA“
Quality assurance through attendance of yearly peer group meetings of independent lecturers at the Academy HAGIA.
Quality assurance through attendance of yearly meetings of the spiritual trainers and priestesses at the Academy HAGIA.

Admission to studies

Written application and interview
Readiness to participate in a supporting and protecting way in the spiritual network of the Academy and to aid the continual upgrading of training
It is intended that the participants integrate matriarchal values, content and approaches into their own lives and professional fields, social contexts and thus contribute to a change in society.

Teaching unit times:
Start: Thursday evenings at 7 p.m., all day Friday and Saturday.
Finish: Sundays at 12 noon.

Module Dates:
1. Module March 22-25, 2007
2. Module June 14-17, 2007
3. Module Sept. 13-16, 2007
4. Module Dec. 6- 9, 2007
5. Module Febr. 21- 24, 2008
6. Module April 3- 6, 2008
7. Module May 8- 11, 2008
8. Module June 12-15, 2008
9. Module July 24-27, 2008
10. Module Sept. 11-14, 2008
11. Module Nov. 13-16, 2008
12. Module Dec. 4- 7, 2008

2009: Written final paper, collaboration in special projects of the Academy HAGIA

2009: 13. and 14. Module: Advisory seminar. Closing celebration, certificate and reception into the "Network of Academy HAGIA"

Application Deadline:	February 1, 2007
Place:	Akademie HAGIA, House and Land Weghof 2 D-94577 Winzer Germany
Fees:	3.500,- Euro (250,- Euro each Module) Payable in 4 instalments of 875 Euro (each at the beginning of 3 modules) Accommodation and meals have to be organized individually, relevant addresses are available from the Academy.

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