Spring Semester 2022 (closed)
New Earth Theological University Course Listings
Courses (for students with a NETU Letter of Acceptance & ID #)
Peace Initiator
(Note: This is a new course offered at NETU)
Explore, learn and study: Your self esteem as an individual in relation to a group or community you are embedded in. A collective is more than the sum of individuals; with its own dynamics, it provides the larger context in which each individual is held. Become aware of how one’s unconscious choices determine one’s reactions in daily life and influence collective events; and how being conscious means taking responsibility for oneself and how one influences others. Making conscious choices can re-direct one’s energy into change: The behavior of groups. A nation as a group. Different levels of group consciousness, Western individuality and group phenomena, individuality and groups in other cultures - even the effects of a natural catastrophe on behavior and reactions. You'll see yourself as an individual and integral part of a collective - and how thoughts, emotions and actions have a constructive or destructive influence on yourself, others and larger groups. Learn discernment for constructive and destructive power of group events, to consciously choose peace over being a victim of manipulation through fear, and how a change in attitude is followed by rewiring the neurological pathways in the brain + vice versa.
Required Course Text: The Dormant Potential of a Nation: Germany, A Psychopolitical Case History, Margret Rueffler, Ph.D., ISBN: 978-3-9522112-6-7
Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies
Dr. Margret Rueffler, PhD
(Note: This is a new course offered at NETU)
Explore, learn and study: Your self esteem as an individual in relation to a group or community you are embedded in. A collective is more than the sum of individuals; with its own dynamics, it provides the larger context in which each individual is held. Become aware of how one’s unconscious choices determine one’s reactions in daily life and influence collective events; and how being conscious means taking responsibility for oneself and how one influences others. Making conscious choices can re-direct one’s energy into change: The behavior of groups. A nation as a group. Different levels of group consciousness, Western individuality and group phenomena, individuality and groups in other cultures - even the effects of a natural catastrophe on behavior and reactions. You'll see yourself as an individual and integral part of a collective - and how thoughts, emotions and actions have a constructive or destructive influence on yourself, others and larger groups. Learn discernment for constructive and destructive power of group events, to consciously choose peace over being a victim of manipulation through fear, and how a change in attitude is followed by rewiring the neurological pathways in the brain + vice versa.
Required Course Text: The Dormant Potential of a Nation: Germany, A Psychopolitical Case History, Margret Rueffler, Ph.D., ISBN: 978-3-9522112-6-7
Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies
Dr. Margret Rueffler, PhD
Interspiritual Studies in Sacred Poetry
With Machig Labdrön’s drum in celebratory dance with Grouse and Gabriel’s horn... this contemplative course explores an interdependent weaving of Interspiritual insights gleaned through the lens of sacred poetry. Oneness is the overarching theme with emphasis on individual creativity through meditative reading and writing. Expanded vistas of consciousness from revelatory self-expression of the Sacred Feminine and Divine Masculine principles (in balance) are core to this inner journey. Goals of this course: 1) expose students to many spiritual traditions and their captivating wisdom-keepers; 2) provide inspiration — in philosophy and practice — to compose from heroic, heart-centered depths of the Soul.
Required Course Text: Garland of Grace: Sitting with the Dying Sun 13-ISBN# 978-0988367425
Professor, School of Interspiritual Studies
Dr. Nancy Ash, DD, PhD
With Machig Labdrön’s drum in celebratory dance with Grouse and Gabriel’s horn... this contemplative course explores an interdependent weaving of Interspiritual insights gleaned through the lens of sacred poetry. Oneness is the overarching theme with emphasis on individual creativity through meditative reading and writing. Expanded vistas of consciousness from revelatory self-expression of the Sacred Feminine and Divine Masculine principles (in balance) are core to this inner journey. Goals of this course: 1) expose students to many spiritual traditions and their captivating wisdom-keepers; 2) provide inspiration — in philosophy and practice — to compose from heroic, heart-centered depths of the Soul.
Required Course Text: Garland of Grace: Sitting with the Dying Sun 13-ISBN# 978-0988367425
Professor, School of Interspiritual Studies
Dr. Nancy Ash, DD, PhD
Introduction to Interspiritual Studies
(Note: prerequisite for all new admissions and any degree-program candidates)
We witness the dawn of a New Earth and its evolutionary postmodern Interspiritual Age. This foundational NETU course (based on the groundbreaking work of Wayne Teasdale) is designed to acquaint you with panoramic nuances of universal interspirituality with historical and modern divine synthesis of an emergent Interspiritual Movement. Zero-point learning from the core of a mystic heart is the consciousness framework for your transformational studies in the expanding arena of interspirituality. For fulfillment of this course: conference-call discussions are essential with dates provided in the syllabus; participants will also submit writing assignments and a final written essay.
Required Course Text: The Mystic Heart by Wayne Teasdale ISBN-13: 978-1577311409
Professor, School of Interspiritual Studies
Dr. Nancy Ash, DD, PhD
(Note: prerequisite for all new admissions and any degree-program candidates)
We witness the dawn of a New Earth and its evolutionary postmodern Interspiritual Age. This foundational NETU course (based on the groundbreaking work of Wayne Teasdale) is designed to acquaint you with panoramic nuances of universal interspirituality with historical and modern divine synthesis of an emergent Interspiritual Movement. Zero-point learning from the core of a mystic heart is the consciousness framework for your transformational studies in the expanding arena of interspirituality. For fulfillment of this course: conference-call discussions are essential with dates provided in the syllabus; participants will also submit writing assignments and a final written essay.
Required Course Text: The Mystic Heart by Wayne Teasdale ISBN-13: 978-1577311409
Professor, School of Interspiritual Studies
Dr. Nancy Ash, DD, PhD
Entering the Gate: Foundations for Academic Research
(Note: prerequisite for any degree-program students)
This seminal course assists the student in multi-faceted ways to prepare for an academic research project leading to a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree or Doctoral degree. Overarching required skillsets are explored with emphasis on individual creativity through chosen research, reading and writing of a detailed book report. Goals of this course: 1) provide introductory curriculum program visioning; 2) expose students to seminal research modalities; 3) help students flesh-out project ideas, thesis development and synthesis; 4) articulation of properly formatted papers.
Required Course Text: Students choose a book to read (related to their degree-program field with approval by the Advisor). The book may be purchased, already be in the student's possession, or borrowed from a local library, mentor or friend.
Program Advisor
(Note: prerequisite for any degree-program students)
This seminal course assists the student in multi-faceted ways to prepare for an academic research project leading to a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree or Doctoral degree. Overarching required skillsets are explored with emphasis on individual creativity through chosen research, reading and writing of a detailed book report. Goals of this course: 1) provide introductory curriculum program visioning; 2) expose students to seminal research modalities; 3) help students flesh-out project ideas, thesis development and synthesis; 4) articulation of properly formatted papers.
Required Course Text: Students choose a book to read (related to their degree-program field with approval by the Advisor). The book may be purchased, already be in the student's possession, or borrowed from a local library, mentor or friend.
Program Advisor
- Assigned Advisor
Degree-Program Courses
Master's Thesis Project
The Master's Thesis Project (Advisory Course) is required every semester for candidates of the following two programs:
Program Advisors
The Master's Thesis Project (Advisory Course) is required every semester for candidates of the following two programs:
- Master of Arts in Religious Studies (MA)
- Master of Divinity (MDiv)
Program Advisors
- Assigned Advisor
- Dr. Nancy Ash
Doctorate Dissertation Project
The Doctorate Dissertation Project (Advisory Course) is required every semester for candidates of the following program:
Program Advisors
The Doctorate Dissertation Project (Advisory Course) is required every semester for candidates of the following program:
- PhD in Religious Studies
Program Advisors
- Assigned Advisor
- Dr. Nancy Ash
ADL Undergraduate Studies - Partnership Program
The NETU Undergraduate Studies Program has curriculum required for candidates of the Bachelor of Divinity (BDiv) degree in partnership with the International Alliance of Divine Love Ministry. Two (2) semester advisories with the Assigned Advisor, a thesis, and two prerequisite courses (four courses total) are the minimum required (with transcript) for this Program to fulfill a Bachelor of Divinity degree at NETU.
Program Director / Advisor
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