COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

To cater for the varied interests of students, two certificates are offered. Students may enrol for individual units, or study for a one or more of the certificates.

Certificate in Metaphysical Studies

• Unit MS1 -- Metaphysics in Action
• Unit MS2 -- Metaphysics and Communication
• Unit MS3 -- Relating to Spirit or
• Unit MS4 -- The Metaphysical Bible

Certificate in Esoteric Studies

• Unit ES1 -- Esoteric Understanding of the Human Being
• Unit ES2 -- You and The Spiritual Hierarchies
• Unit ES3 -- Developing Spiritual Thinking

The calendar page details which units in the certificate programs are to be offered in coming months, as well as other courses and seminars which do not form part of the certificate programs are offered from time to time.

More details about the Institute of Metaphysics is available on the Headquarters ICA website.

Course descriptions in more detail

Certificate in Metaphysical Studies

Unit MS1
Metaphysics in Action
Coming to know ourselves as spiritual beings is the basis for a true understanding of who we are. We discover ways to change our thinking, our feeling and our actions so that our everyday life becomes a real expression of our inner being.

Unit MS2
Metaphysics and Communication
Relationships with other people are crucial in shaping our lives, since fulfilling relationships assist us to become mature human beings. Using metaphysical principles we can learn to create and sustain such relationships in every area of life.

Unit MS3
Relating to Spirit
Spirit breaks through into our consciousness in many ways -- through dreams and symbols, for instance, or in moments of stillness, through nature or through our relationships with other people. As we learn to recognise and respond to these communications, our relationship with spirit is strengthened and deepened.

Unit MS4
The Metaphysical Bible
Through the introduction of universal symbols, metaphysical laws and principles, the Bible's wisdom will lead us to a deeper knowledge of ourselves. Actual metaphysical interpretations assist us in unlocking the inner meaning of the Bible and by way of practical study exercises we will experience its personal relevance.

Certificate in Esoteric Studies

Unit ES1
Esoteric Understanding of the Human Being
What we human beings are today is the result of aeons of development directed by spiritual forces. Becoming aware of our make-up from this perspective gives us a clearer picture of ourselves and our relationship with the cosmos.

Unit ES2
You and the Spiritual Hierarchies
Our world is upheld by spiritual beings whose presence and working is vital to its continuance. When we understand our place in this hierarchy of spirit we can see how these spiritual companions sustain us, and also what we can offer them.

Unit ES3
Developing Spiritual Thinking
At this stage of our evolution, our task is to develop what we call spiritual thinking -- a thinking that is not bound by the rational mind but is expressed through imagination, inspiration and intuition. Only through such thinking can the spiritual worlds become open to us.