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In the News: Three Degree Programs in Holistic Theology

Theology encompasses a vast philosophical sphere of various religious approaches, denominations and sects. Yet theology is not a study of religion, per se, but rather the study of God. So for those who wish to study God within a more “open-ended” context than the finite scope of religion, AIHT now offers three degree programs in holistic theology.

According to our curriculum team, the new course-work helps form a powerful interconnection that deepens students’ theological knowledge, understanding and discernment. Holistic Theology graduates bring forth precious truths of wholeness and holism into the world.

Emphasizing holistic teachings that support an innovative balance of each and all parts, the integration of many interdependent approaches is intended to create and support a knowledge base that far exceeds the sum of its parts.

In this light, Holistic Theology becomes the whole study of God. All-encompassing and encircling, rather than isolating or differentiating, its intention is to help students develop and blend their own vision of unity within diversity.

The Bachelor of Science level begins with a survey investigation of many different aspects of holistic theology, through which students progress in their ability to integrate a whole understanding of God. Undergraduate courses include Feminist Theology, Jungian Psychology, World Religions, Liberal Theology, Prayer and more.

Combining experiential approaches alongside traditionally scholarly endeavors, the Master of Science learning modules are structured to continue the tiered studies of A Course in Miracles, plus beginning studies of the Nag Hammadi Library, the Kabbalah, Buddhism and Hinduism, Transformation and Dream Work.

At the doctoral level, advanced studies in Buddhism and Gnosticism join with additional coursework in Shamanic Journeys, Theosophy, Dead Sea Scrolls, Fundamentalism, Native American Spirituality, Mystery Theology and Biblical Studies. Ph.D. candidates ultimately synthesize their understanding of holistic theology through an intellectually invigorating dissertation process.

At Press Time

• AIHT welcomes two new colleagues, admissions advisor Jeannine Carter-Pope, M.Div., and student services representative Kelli Everett. In our springtime edition of Vibrations, we’ll include their stories and photos for a more proper introduction.
  
  
• AIHT faculty member Annette Reynolds, M.P.S., R.N., A.T.R.-B.C., recently presented behavioral research on pediatric populations in Africa and the U.S., in conjunction with Sigma Theta Tau International’s nurse leadership training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Annette also led an experiential workshop, “Creating Sacred Spaces,” and a labyrinth dedication ceremony for the state’s Heartwood Spiritual Renaissance Faire.