2012 Class Descriptions

ECUMENICON INTERFAITH CONFERENCE 2012
April 20-22, 2012 (Thursday Night-Sunday morning)
(CLASSES SUBJECT TO CHANGE - CHECK BACK OFTEN)

100-Overview - Beginner’s - Open to everyone.
200-Intermediate (Vocabulary knowledge is assumed)
300-Minor (3 class series, classes are sequential) We are offering three CEU Minors (3 classes - 5-6 hours) this year.

NOTE: Designated Majors are 3-5 classes (a total of 5 class hours) meant to be sequential or whole subject matter inclusive. The classes are by pre-registration unless specifically noted to ensure individual and focused instruction to a specific group size (no more than 12). All participants in a paid Major class must fill out the survey/exam per class as it is given specifically for CEU credit. All classes individually are also available for CEU with completed and graded exams.

Ancestors 101 - Ancestor Altars - How to set up a place to honor your ancestors. Why have an altar? Why speak to them? - Rev. Patricia Taylor

Astrology 301 - Vedic/Hindu Astrology Intensive - From basic skills on understanding a Vedic chart to an in-depth study of compulsion and repulsion, 3-5 classes that are progressive for helping one look at one’s personal journey. - Rosanna Tufts, MMDA

Mastering the Inner Marriage 201 Overview of the Process of Inner Marriage. Lady Gaga was “born this way.” Are you who you were born to be? Geniuses like Lady Gaga and Steve Jobs are masters of the Inner Marriage of feminine and masculine energies. Identify and activate your inner energies to birth your fullness of life. 2 hours. Cathy Roberts, LCPC

Mastering the Inner Marriage 202 Overview of the Process of Inner Marriage. Guided meditation. Class 201 is not a prerequisite. 2 hours. Cathy Roberts, LCPC2 classes of 2 hours each.

Tarot 201 Many Visions of Harmony: The Temperance Archetype in Multiple Decks In our opening evening, Geraldine will give us an overview of the Temperance card with focus on the deeper esoteric meaning. Via a stunning PowerPoint presentation, participants will explore the many layers of the Temperance archetype. We think of the Temperance Angel as a template for balance and harmony and we will end the evening by playing the Temperance “Game.” This is a hands-on event. All Tarot decks welcome! Geraldine Amaral.

Temperance 201 - Alternative approaches to temperance. This workshop will look a temperance and cigarette smoking, temperance and over-eating, and temperance and the mundane. Alternative approaches to attain temperance will be discussed, and self hypnosis techniques for those three concerns will be taught. - Duane Bowers, LPC

Umbanda 201 - The Middle Way - Inle and the path of the middle way. Inle’s father is Oggun the Smith, gruff, grouchy, strong; Inle’s mother Yemaya, water, compassionate, and untamed. Inle’s path is on the beach. How to choose? Charles Butler Neto. A Tambor and Pataki (teaching story) on the call of inle and his parents and a twist on the story for each person.