The Path of the Soul

An advanced distance learning Jewish education and practice program.

Led by Alan Morinis.

The study and practice of Mussar helps you recognize your own personal program in living, and provides you with the tools needed to follow that curriculum – which means growing toward wholeness.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Participants who have completed Everyday Holiness: The Course (formerly The Course In Mussar I) who want to continue learning and practicing Mussar may participate in this more advanced course The Path of the Soul, or by special permission based on demonstrated learning and practice in Mussar.

People who have completed Everyday Holiness (Course I) are also welcome to redo that course.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

What is the path of the soul? And more to the point, how do you recognize and follow yours? Only by answering these questions – not in theory, but in the flesh of your life – can you discover and follow the track that leads to your most elevated spiritual destiny.

The path of the soul is nothing other than a curriculum for wholeness, complete with assignments, learning, challenges and tests. Each of us has his or her own curriculum, though not everyone is aware that his or her life-course is a curriculum, nor engages with it consciously.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Shining light on the path of the soul to uncover the stages, levels, dynamics and pitfalls the soul encounters as it seeks its way toward healing into wholeness; and
making accessible Mussar’s wisdom to guide a wise and successful traverse of this path. We are fortunate that the way has been marked, across valleys and over high ridges, under bright sun and through the darkness too.

COURSE OUTCOMES

An engaged participant in The Path of the Soul will come away with:

A clear understanding of Mussar teachings that describe and light the path of the soul.
New insight into their own personal spiritual curriculum.
Tools and practices to help guide his or her soul’s journey.
A new depth of spiritual maturity.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS

The course is taught through:

Online curriculum (requires access to internet and email).
A peer support group (face-to-face if locally available, otherwise by email/telephone).
Learning partnerships (chevruta).
Personal contact with an experienced Mussar teacher.
The Path of the Soul culminates in a Shabbat retreat that will include the Mussar Kallah. The Shabbaton and Kallah are optional to the program (though highly recommended!) and modest additional costs will apply. To find out more or to register click here.

REGISTRATION & FEES

REGISTRATION: Registration will open soon.
START DATE: Fall 2008
DURATION: 6 months
FEE: $450 US or CDN. Does not include long distance telephone costs should chevruta or group meetings take place by phone.

REFUND POLICY

For withdrawal before the program has begun:100% refund
For withdrawal within the first two weeks after the program has begun: 50% refund
For withdrawal after the first two weeks after the program has begun: no refund

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