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Buddhism
The practice of Buddhism began 2,500 years ago. Only within
the past century have Western cultures reached out to embrace Buddhist
wisdom, whose essence is to awaken and to serve. Blocking one’s
mortal path to awakened or enlightened service are egotism, greed
and selfishness, each of which leads to endless and needless suffering.
The Four Noble Truths of Buddhism can help us move beyond earthly
limitations and thereby reach Nirvana, a state of mind that is completely
and permanently free of suffering.
The good news is that the love light within us is eager
to help light our path to enlightenment. With an awakened heart
we can lovingly connect with and deeply appreciate what is —
without seeking to change it, grasp it, or to push it away.
How to awaken? Mindfulness is the key to a “spacious”
practice of Buddhism. Spaciousness allows us to observe without
reacting. To draw conclusions or interpretations is to step out
of touch with the here and now. To recognize our interconnection
with nature’s five elements — earth, water, fire, air
and space — is to embrace their divinity, and thereby manifest
our own divinity or inner joy, our very own “flow,”
our vitality. Buddhists know that love is a verb, not a noun. The
way of a Buddha is simply to stay present, and to be love.
Learn how to help yourself and others be healthy in body, mind and spirit.
American Institute of Holistic Theology offers interfaith
degree programs in Holistic Theology through distance learning. AIHT’s
Holistic Theology program is designed to encompass a vast philosophical
sphere of diverse religious approaches and spiritual paths. The goal is
to equip for excellence those who are committed to establishing or building
an interfaith ministry as their vocation or avocation. AIHT offers a curriculum
that helps you gain a deeper grasp and integration of interfaith theology.
This curriculum focuses not only on building your knowledge base but also
on developing abilities, skills and competencies in interfaith ministry.
The following concentrations are available to
further integrate your personal and professional goals:
- Holistic Theology — embraces
the unity of diversity with the intention of assisting you
in discovering your own genuine experience of divinity, so
you may serve others and yourself in the grace of that experience.
Courses include World Religions, Native American Spirituality,
Jungian studies, A Course in Miracles, Transformative
Spirituality, Ancient Faith and Healing, and Theosophy.
- Holistic Ministries — with a
host of inspiring opportunities for self-exploration, development,
and spiritual growth, this concentration addresses the practicalities
of your chosen ministry. Ministry is seen as an all-encompassing
service, impassioned and motivated by one’s own authentic
spiritual quest. Courses include Spiritual Development, Chaplaincy
studies, Meditation, Family Dynamics, Healing Through Grief,
and Relationship Skills.
- Holistic Health and Spiritual Care — with
unity as a foundational premise of the interfaith perspective,
then unity of body, mind and soul must also be considered
to be part of this paradigm. Embodying the harmony of homeostatic
balance of mind, body and soul is seen as a critical component
of spirituality. Courses include Stress Management, Natural
Health, Nutritional Health, Mind/Body/Spirit Connection,
Ayurveda, and Intuitive Healing.
- Metaphysical Spirituality — metaphysics
is an aspect of spirituality that concerns the study of the
nature of being, existence, time, space, and causality. It
bridges the gap between science and faith. Explore the development
and enrichment of your own philosophy of true being. Courses
include New Thought, Spiritual Renewal Through Past-life
Regression, Eastern Thought-Chakra Balancing, Overview of
Yoga, Interfaith Theology, and Divine Laws of Prosperity.
- Alternative Spiritual Traditions — AIHT
has included the study of the paranormal and the psychic
in this holistic interfaith concentration. We believe that
addressing the nature of mystery is but another path to exploring
the Divine. Courses include The Study of Angels, A Study
of Prophetic Gifts, Buddhism and Karmic Relationships, Ancient
Tools for Divine Guidance, Shamanism, and Quantum Healing
and Spirituality.
AIHT offers a curriculum that gives you, the
student, the intellectual, spiritual, and practical stimulation
to discover and develop a rewarding career. The career options
in the field of interfaith ministry and holistic service are
wide, varied, exciting, and rewarding. As you join in the process
of self-discovery, you begin to create your own destiny. |
