This course is not currently offered. An announcement will be made when this is offerred again.
This course will teach you the basics of Wicca - what it is, where it came from, how to practice it, where it fits in the neo-pagan religions and more. You will come away from this course with a good basis of what Wicca is, what it isn't and what it can be for you.
Please email Linda for more information.
| Neophyte (Air) - This is a year of exploration and learning. You will become familiar with the religion of Wicca, its historical context, the place of Wicca and Paganism in the greater whole of modern religious practice and the Chantry of the Green Mountain. You will be expected to write one paper per quarter and complete an end-of-year test. At this point, if you are interested in continuing your studies with the CGM you can discuss this with your teacher and possibly petition for membership in the coven. All further training requires coven membership.
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| First Degree (Fire) - This year-long course of study will discuss various magickal systems and schools of thought, dissect and review the common liturgy and begin to teach the ethics and values of Wicca. Ritual creation will also be covered and you will write and lead an Esbat (Full Moon celebration). You will create your own system of divination this year as well as write a paper on the Wiccan Rede. There will be an end-of-year test and you will be permitted to petition for First Degree elevation. Required Reading: |
| Second Degree (Water) - This year focuses on service and healing. Topics such as herbalism, Reiki and the place of alternative healing in modern medicine will be covered. You will be required to organize and execute a service project during this year. You will also write and lead a Sabbat (holiday celebration). There will be an end-of-year test and you will be permitted to petition for Second Degree elevation. Required Reading: |
| Third Degree (Earth) - Specialization is the focus of this year. You will pick an area of study that interests you and create a curriculum for yourself. While there will still be monthly "classes", you will be bringing your past month's research and questions to discuss with your classmates and teacher. There will only be one assignment this year - to write a paper adding to the knowledge base of the CGM. This paper will be your end-of-year test and you will be permitted to petition for Third Degree elevation. Required Reading: |
| Ordination (Spirit) - This year is for those who wish to be clergy. Subjects studies will include building and running a coven, Pagan networking and legal issues for Pagan clergy. Interviews with the HPS and Coven Committee will be required prior to Ordination. Required Reading: |