 The New Life Seminary cycle of classes for 6248 (2008) is underway! The majority of our classes are held on Sundays at 9 am prior to our service. All classes are free to the public, and everyone is invited to participate. We welcome Africans who are generally sincere in their efforts to learn and "become". Classes generally meet for 6-7 weeks, with a one week break between classes.
Each Sunday, we also offer a wonderful course for children, named in honor of Steven Biko, and called the Biko class. Children learn about Our creation story, the Medu Neter, and our cosmology under the instruction of Minister-in-Training Zerita Sharp. Anyone interesting in joining Wo'se should see the Director of Curriculum, Dr. Ray Davis, regarding the community's Orientation class.
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COURSE SCHEDULE FOR 6248 (2008) |
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DATE:
Various dates throughout the year, generally based on accomodating persons considering membership into Wo'se
INSTRUCTOR: Baba Jahi Awakoaiye
LEVEL:
Introductory (perspective members)
PREREQUISTE: None
BRIEF:
An orientation to Wo'se Church of the Sacred African Way: The House of Amen Ra. The history of Wo'se, its constitution, organizational structure, core beliefs, practices, membership requirements and services. This course is specifically designed for new members and visitors who have expressed an interest in possible membership. |
DATE: Jan 13 - Feb 24 (7 weeks)
TIME: Sundays from 9 to 10:15 am
LOCATION: Sanctuary (1st floor) at Wo'se
INSTRUCTOR: Ray Davis and Staff
LEVEL:
Introductory seminar
PREREQUISTE: None
BLOG: Classes currently under session will have a blog for posting notes, assignments and for students in the class to share and exchange ideas. Anyone is free to view the blog, but only students in the course can post comments. [view blog]
BRIEF (view the syllabus):
An introductory seminar on the cycles in nature and their influence on ancient ancestral ideas concerning the divine presence in our biosphere. The seminar will largely consist of pre-sentations by NLS teachers who will engage participants in lively conversations as to how this theme plays itself out in various facets of Earthlife. The course introduces students to some basic vocabulary in Blackland (Kemetic) Spirituality and lays a conceptual foundation for Spring Equinox activities which annually occur at Wo’se.
HANDOUTS: Selected handouts are available from time to time. If any handouts are available, they are listed below.
Solar System
Lunar Cycle
Geb (The Earth) |
The Creations
DATE: March 9 - April 20 (7 weeks)
TIME: Sundays from 9 to 10:15 am
LOCATION: Sanctuary (1st floor) at Wo'se
INSTRUCTOR: Baba Ray Davis
LEVEL:
Introductory
PREREQUISTE: None
BLOG: Classes currently under session will have a blog for posting notes, assignments and for students in the class to share and exchange ideas. Anyone is free to view the blog, but only students in the course can post comments. [view blog]
BRIEF (view the syllabus):
An analysis of four major accounts of the creation of the gods, world and humans with an emphasis on the cosmogonies of Khemenu (Hermopolis), Iunu (Heliopolis), Mennefer (Memphis) and Waset (Thebes). The course provides the basic vocabulary, themes and controversies in Kemetic spirituality, including the foregoing, the death and resurrection of Asar (Osiris), the Declarations of Innocence, the journey of the soul, and the nature of the “Afterlife.” This offering provides the necessary foundation for further study of the Kemetic approach to spirituality. |
The Husia
DATE: May 4 - June 8 (6 weeks)
TIME: Sundays from 9 to 10:15 am
LOCATION: Sanctuary (1st floor) at Wo'se
INSTRUCTOR: Minister Greg Hodge & MIT Aduni Luckett
LEVEL:
Intermediate
PREREQUISTE: None
BLOG: Classes currently under session will have a blog for posting notes, assignments and for students in the class to share and exchange ideas. Anyone is free to view the blog, but only students in the course can post comments. [view blog]
BRIEF (view the syllabus):
Reading and analysis of the wisdom teachings of ancient Kemet with an emphasis on the principles of Maat as guidelines for the development of personal character. |
Meditation
DATE: June 22 - August 3 (7 weeks)
TIME: Sundays from 9 to 10:15 am
LOCATION: Sanctuary (1st floor) at Wo'se
INSTRUCTOR: Baba Ray Davis
LEVEL:
Introductory workshop
PREREQUISTE: None
BLOG: Classes currently under session will have a blog for posting notes, assignments and for students in the class to share and exchange ideas. Anyone is free to view the blog, but only students in the course can post comments. [view blog]
BRIEF (view the syllabus):
This course provides practical methods for achieving self-realization and self-renewal through the practice of meditation. Drawing from Kemetic sources, it focuses on a specific set of techniques for producing in the diligent practitioner a state of peace, tranquility and well-being. Among the skills covered are moving and seated meditation, relaxation, concentration, proper breathing, creative visualization, words of power and energetics.
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DATE: August 31- October 12 (6 weeks)
TIME: Sundays from 9 to 10:15 am
LOCATION: Sanctuary (1st floor) at Wo'se
INSTRUCTOR: Baba Tyrone Thornton
PREREQUISTE: Introduction to the Medu Neter
LEVEL:
Intermediate
BLOG: Classes currently under session will have a blog for posting notes, assignments and for students in the class to share and exchange ideas. Anyone is free to view the blog, but only students in the course can post comments. [view blog]
BRIEF (view the syllabus):
The second of a two-course sequence on the ancient language of Middle Kingdom Kemet. This section will give increased attention to interpreting the symbols in the context of brief written texts while reviewing and continuing to work on vocabulary building, grammar, language structure and syntax. |
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DATE: October 26 - December 7 (7 weeks)
TIME: Sundays from 9 to 10:15 am
LOCATION: Sanctuary (1st floor) at Wo'se
INSTRUCTOR: Baba Aaron Jones and staff
PREREQUISTE:TBA
BLOG: Classes currently under session will have a blog for posting notes, assignments and for students in the class to share and exchange ideas. Anyone is free to view the blog, but only students in the course can post comments. [view blog]
LEVEL:
Advanced
BRIEF (view the syllabus):
Overview and practice of the fundamental rituals of Kemetic spirituality with emphasis on description, discussion, demonstration and personal practice. An important objective of the course is to provide participants with the necessary tools to engage in their own personal spiritual development as well as to better understand temple rituals employed at Wosé. Topics include “magic” (heka), hymns of praise, offering “formulas,” libation, healing practices and funerary rites.
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Raising the African Family with Maat: Workshop/Seminar |
DATE: Wednesday, Oct 10 - Nov 30 (7 weeks)
TIME: 6 - 8 pm (childcare provided)
LOCATION: Sanctuary (1st floor) at Wo'se
INSTRUCTOR: Minister Greg Hodge
PREREQUISTE:None
LEVEL:
Introductory
BLOG: Classes currently under session will have a blog for posting notes, assignments and for students in the class to share and exchange ideas. Anyone is free to view the blog, but only students in the course can post comments. [view blog]
BRIEF (view the syllabus):
The purpose of this course is to share information and ancestral wisdom regarding effective principles and practices for developing strong African families so that they produce confident, caring and competent children. The sessions will engage discussion on parenting practices and share practical advice for creating and maintaining healthy family lifestyles in our community.
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| MINISTER GREG HODGE :
Leads midweek classes |
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CURRICULUM DIRECTOR :
Baba Ray Davis is the curriculum director and lead teaches several courses |
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