Carol Stream, August 11, 2007
Programs at the Theosophical Society in America in Wheaton,
Illinois, have been finalized and its my pleasure to announce
that Tony Lysy and myself will conduct another class this
fall. It is billed as an "Open Discussion Group"
and is meant to be an open exploration into fundamental
questions about the nature of Theosophy as a doctrine, an
attitude and a claim of being the synthesis of science,
religion and philosophy, or whatever else we think Theosophy
is or should be. We intend this class to be an educational
experience of the first order through primarily dialogue
and discussion, but also study, presentations and individualized
attention to calibrate an intensification process of understanding
and appropriation.
For the many other classes and activities that will happen
at the TS this fall see the full
program.
Find below more specifics on the "Open Discussion
Group," TheosoFEST 2007 and the class "Echoes
from the Gnosis: An Introduction to Gnosis and Gnosticism,"
which will be webcast live.
Please contact Ruthan Fowler if you like to participate
in any of these classes.
Tel: 630-668-1571 (ext. 331)
E-mail: programs@theosmail.net
Open Discussion Group
Mondays, September 17, October 15, November 19, & December
17, 7:30 - 9 p.m.
In this open discussion, participants will be able to raise
questions about issues and interrelationships in theosophy,
metaphysics, philosophy, religion, and science; and join
in dialogue with the facilitators.
Facilitators:
Anton Lysy, PhD. Dean of the Olcott Institute and has his
doctorate in psychology. He has taught at the University
of Illinois and Parkland College
Govert Schuller. Editor of the Alpheus Web Site dedicated
to esoteric history and other alternative interpretations
of history.
TheosoFEST 2007
September 8, 2007
Join us at the Theosophical Society for a festival celebrating
our commitment to encourage open-minded inquiry into world
religions, philosophy, science, and the arts in order to
understand the wisdom of the ages, respect the unity of
all life, and help people explore spiritual self-transformation.
On Saturday, September 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. you may
enjoy our beautiful 42-acre campus as you explore ways of
being to enrich your life. Admission is free!
The Theosophical
Society in America
1926 N. Main St./ PO Box 270
Wheaton, IL 60189-0270
630-668-1571
Echoes from the Gnosis: An Introduction to Gnosis and
Gnosticism
Special mention has to be made of this class on Gnosticism
for its very interesting content, its high calibre facilitators
and guest speakers and, last but not least, it will be webcast
live.
Wednesdays, September 12 - October 31 (8 classes), 7:30
- 9 p.m.
The current interest in Gnosticism has been generated by
a focus on the gospel of Mary Magdalene and the gospel of
Judas through the attention of scholars like Elaine Pagels
and Marvin Meyer. This course, based on G. R. S. Mead's
Echoes from the Gnosis, is designed for those who
want to understand the Gnostic tradition in both its ancient
and contemporary expressions. It will be webcast live. Guest
instructors include Father Julian von Duerbeck, O.S.B.,
on 9/12; Most Reverend Stephan Hoeller, Regionary Bishop
of the Ecclesia Gnostica, on 9/26; Betty Bland on 10/3,
Reverend Seth Carey on 10/24, and Reverend Lenore Christie
on 10/31.
Instructors:
Monsignor Robert Cokinis is Bishop of the Eglise GnosticCatholic/Apostolique
in Villa Park, IL.
Anton Lysy, PhD, is Dean of the Olcott Institute and has
his doctorate in psychology. He has taught at the University
of Illinois and Parkland
College.
Class
Schedule
Class
preparation for September 12
Fee: $70 guests; $55 members
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