Admissions & Academic Calendars

Admissions Academic Calendars Master's Program Doctor of Ministry Program

ADMISSIONS

For complete admission requirements, information or questions regarding tuition, financial aid, or any of the programs, please contact the University of Creation Spirituality/Naropa University-Oakland Campus at 510-835-4827 ext. 10, or visit us as 2141 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612.

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Naropa University--Oakland Campus

Master of Liberal Arts Degree Program
in Creation Spirituality

This is an accredited program and financial aid is available.

General Inquiries

Aileen Donovan 510-835-4827 Ext. 19
e-mail:

See also the Naropa University website

University of Creation Spirituality

Doctor of Ministry Degree Program

Grace Hogan
510-835-4827 Ext. 14
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Admission to the Doctor of Ministry Program must be completed by:

May 13, 2001 for June, 2001 Intensives

July 6, 2001 for August, 2001 Intensives

September 21, 2001 for the October, 2001 Intensive

December 14, 2001 for January, 2002 Intensives

May 10, 2002 for June, 2002 Intensives

July 5, 2002 for August, 2002 Intensives

September 20, 2002 for the October, 2002 Intensive

 

Sabbatical and Certificate Programs

Aileen Donovan
510-835-4827 Ext. 19
e-mail:

 

General Inquiries

510-835-4827 Ext. 10
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ACADEMIC CALENDARS

Naropa University--Oakland Campus
Master of Liberal Arts Degree Program
in Creation Spirituality

9 MONTH WEEKDAY PROGRAM

SPRING 2001 TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE

MONDAY

Group Process 1 (1st Semester Students) 10:30-12:00 M. Mansfield

Group Process 2 (Masters Thesis students) 10:30-12:00 M. DeNardo, C.Ronzani, C. Burack

Body Prayer, Creation Spirituality Overview 1:00-4:00 M. Fox, L. Edwards & Staff

The Reinvention Work I&II (1st, 2nd semester) 6:00-8:30 C. Burack

Core Readings and Public Events tba M. DeNardo, MLA Faculty

TUESDAY

Feminist Awakening & Womens Spirituality 9:30-12:00 M. DeNardo

Art of Ancestral Drama (2nd 7 weeks) 1:30-4:30 L. Teish

Universal Themes in Myths & Dreams 7:00-10:00 J. Taylor

WEDNESDAY

Body Prayer & Urban Spirituality 9:00-12:00 A. Diaz, D. Blake, M. Fox, & Guests

Shabda Yoga (1st 7 weeks) 1:30-4:30 R. Paul

Creative Body, Creative Spirit (1st 7 weeks) 1:30-4:30 K. Ching

Engaged Buddhism & Liberation Theology 6:00-8:30 A. Perez-Chisti, K. Butigan

THURSDAY

Medieval Mystics: Hildegard & Julian 9:30-12:00 A. Perez-Chisti, M. Fox

Ritual Theater/Creative Writing (1st 7 weeks) 1:30-4:30 G. Lim

Creating Techno-Rituals & Cosmic Masses TBA J. Martin

Dreams & Archetypes of Authentic Gender 7:00-10:00 J. Taylor

FRIDAY

Sustainable Communities 9:00-12:00 G. Watkin

Spirituality & Homelessness TBA M. Mansfield, C. Ronzani

Please note:
Seminar courses (S) are 14 weeks, for 3 credits.
Art-as-Meditation courses (AM) are 7 weeks, for 1 credit.
Community Building courses (CB) have 5 to 7 classes and a practicum, for 1 credit.
Dates of practicum tba. See the Course Syllabi for details.

1^st 7 weeks: February 5-March 23;
2nd 7 weeks: April 2-May 18;
Study Week: March 26-30.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Naropa University--Oakland Campus
Master of Liberal Arts Degree Program
in Creation Spirituality

WEEKEND OF THE SPIRIT (WOTS) PROGRAM

SPRING 2001 TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE

February 9-10
Overview: Deep Ecumenism

Matthew Fox

Deep ecumenism examines what our spiritual traditions have in common concerning the ways of wisdom. Participants will explore common themes of light, creativity, meditation, creation, interdependence, compassion, suffering, and the wisdom that the many spiritual traditions offer concerning these universal human experiences.

February 23-24
Universal Themes in Myths and Dreams:
A New Look at Jung and Sacred Narrative

Jeremy Taylor

The course will explore myths, dreams and sacred narratives as they relate to the creation of meaning and wholeness in light of the work of C.G. Jung. Alternating between presentations of sacred narratives and basic tools for archetypal analysis, the class will focus on the integration of these materials.

March 9-10
The New Science and Cosmology

tba

The new sciences of complex systems and self-organization mirror the universes own co-creative, non-linear processes. Students will explore the emergence of particles, forces, galaxies, stars, and life on earth using this rich perspective. (Required for WOTS students)

March 23-24
Images of Divinity: Black Madonna

China Galland

Who is the Black Madonna? What does this mysterious, dark figure represent, and what is her relationship to other cross-cultural, dark female images of divinity? The course will explore positive, dynamic, and powerful images of dark female divinities. It will ask the students to consider the significance of images of the benevolent dark mother as they are surfacing today in many peoples awareness and dreams, and how cross-cultural traditions can help revalue darkness to break through racial prejudice.  

April 6-7
Creation Mystics

An exploration of major mystics representative of the Creation tradition such as Hildegard of Bingen, Howard Thurman, Rumi and Eckhart. What do these spiritual poets have to say to us today even though they come from different cultures and historical periods?

April 20-21
Roots of Ritual: Techno-Cosmic Rituals

Michael Mansfield & Jill Martin

A consideration of ritual as related to the Four Paths of Creation Spirituality. The course will focus on ritual as central to authentic community. Exploring the essence of ritual from its ancient roots through contemporary techno cosmic rituals, students will deepen their understanding of ritual as a vehicle for personal, communal and cultural transformation.  

May 4-5
Integrative Seminar

Clare Ronzani

The course is designed to offer integrative processes in the Masters program. It includes the opportunity for WOTS students to present their work-in-progress in a particular area of interest related to their Masters study. Creative presentation, dialogue, and response from students and faculty are part of this weekend course.  

Art-as-Meditation is included in each weekend session.

University of Creation Spirituality
Doctor of Ministry Program

JUNE 2001 COURSE SCHEDULE

(Enrollment Deadline: May 13, 2001)

Intensive Week 1: June 11 - 15

Body Prayer: Yacine Badian Kouyate

Seminars:

1. 60001 - Introduction to Creation Spirituality Michael Ziegler, D. Min., Adriana Diaz, M.A.

2. 60004A - Reinvention of Work: The Souls Purpose Robert Keck, Ph. D.

3. 60051 - Ancestral Remembrance: A Key to Earth Based Spirituality Apela Colorado, Ph.D.

4. 60046 - Jewish Mystical Poetry & Prayer: The Psalms and Song of Songs Charles Burack, Ph.D.

Art-as-Meditation:

1. 61011 - Ancestral Voices: African American Rituals Luisah Teish

2. 61065 - Practices of the Direct Path Andrew Harvey

3. 61066 - Buddhist Sitting Meditation Taigen Dan Leighton

4. 61067 - A Multi-Media Approach: Telling Your Life Story Betty McAfee (Limit 12)

5. 61028 - Moving Toward Stillness Robert Rice (Limit 16)

Process Facilitators A. Diaz, A. Donovan, S. Kirstann, B. McAfee, D. Sharp, B. Silverman

Intensive Week 2: June 18 - 22

Body Prayer: Russill Paul

Seminars:

1. 60012 - Urban Spirituality Dorsey Blake, D. Min., Cecil Williams

2. 60002 - New Cosmology Larry Edwards, Ph.D.

3. 60010 - Deep Ecumenism Matthew Fox, Ph.D., Reader Chuck Burack

Art-as-Meditation:

1. 61023 - African American Sacred Music Jackie Hairston

2. 61013 - From Drum Time to Dream Time Bruce Silverman (Limit 15)

3. 61068 - Art as Personal Exploration & Mystic Empowerment John Parente (Limit 16)

4. 61005A - The Yoga of Sound Russill Paul

5. 61002B - Tai Chi and the Creative Process Kaleo Ching (Limit 18)

Process Facilitators A. Diaz, A. Donovan, S. Kirstann, B. McAfee, R. Paul,

D. Sharp, B. Silverman

Schedule is subject to change without notice.

University of Creation Spirituality
Doctor of Ministry Program

AUGUST 2001 COURSE SCHEDULE

(Enrollment Deadline: July 6, 2001)

Intensive Week 1 : August 6 - 10

5:00pm, August 5, 2001 -- Welcoming for New Students

Body Prayer: David Sharp

Seminars:

1. 60001 - Introduction to Creation Spirituality Alexandra Kovats, Ph.D.

2. 60002 - New Cosmology Larry Edwards, Ph.D.

3. 60005 - Contemporary Mystic: Howard Thurman Dorsey Blake, D. Min.

4. 60049 - Spirituality and Art John Parente, D. Min.

Art-as-Meditation:

1. 61070 - Labyrinth: Walking in the Spirit of Creativity & Transformation Georgiana Lotfy (Limit 15)

2. 61003 - Dreamwork Jeremy Taylor

3. 61063 - Acts of the Spirit:The Art of Embodying Creation David Sharp

4. 61043 - A Celtic Experience Mara Freeman

5. 61024 - Rites of Passage for Men Bruce Silverman (Limit 18)

6. 61062 - Creative Process: An Integral Approach to Art as Ritual Genny Lim

Process Facilitators A. Diaz, A. Donovan, S. Kirstann, B. McAfee, D. Sharp, B. Silverman

Intensive Week 2: August 13 - 17

Body Prayer: Ana Perez-Chisti

Seminars:

1. 60048 - St. John of the Cross Matthew Fox, Ph.D., Reader: Charles Burack, Ph.D.

2. 60006A - Core Readings:Creation Spirituality & Liberation Ana Perez-Chisti, Ph.D.

3. 60050 - The Cosmology of Pre-Hispanic Mexico Rafael Jesús González

4. 60017 - Ecopsychology: Healing the Spirit, Healing the Earth Anita Barrows, Ph.D.

Art-as-Meditation:

1. 61071 - Creating Sacred Spaces Sobonfu Somé

2. 61001 - Native American Rituals Sr. Jose Hobday

3. 61002A - Faces of the Soul: Mask Making Kaleo Ching (Limit 18)

4. 61017C - Mysticism, Meditation & Healing Estelle Frankel

5. 61006 - Dances of Universal Peace Michael Mansfield

Process Facilitators A. Diaz, S. Kirstann, B. McAfee, D. Sharp, B. Silverman

University of Creation Spirituality
Doctor of Ministry Program

OCTOBER 2001 COURSE DATES
(Enrollment Deadline: September 21, 2001)

Intensive Week 1: October 22 - 26

5:00pm, October 21, 2001 -- Welcoming for New Students

University of Creation Spirituality
Doctor of Ministry Program

2002 INTENSIVE DATES

January, 2002
(Enrollment Deadline: December 14, 2001)

Intensive Week 1: January 7 -- 11, Monday -- Friday
January 6 - Welcoming for New Students
Intensive Week 2: January 14 -- 18, Monday -- Friday Intensive

June, 2002
(Enrollment Deadline: May 10, 2002)

Intensive Week 1: June 10 -- 14, Monday -- Friday
June 9 - Welcoming for New Students
Intensive Week 2: June 17 --21, Monday -- Friday

August, 2002
(Enrollment Deadline: July 5, 2002)

Intensive Week 1: August 5 -- 9, Monday -- Friday
August 4 - Welcoming for New Students
Intensive Week 2: August 12 -- 16 Monday -- Friday Intensive

October, 2002
(Enrollment Deadline: September 20, 2002)

Intensive Week 1:October 21 -- 25, Monday -- Friday
October 20 - Welcoming for New Students

 

An Art-as-Meditation fee may apply to specific courses.

Schedule is subject to change without notice.