Adam Malone
The essays published here are from an MA degree programme which I undertook between 2015 - 2018 in the UK at Canterbury Christchurch University College in Myth, Cosmology and The Sacred:
"This interdisciplinary Masters course draws on studies in mythology, psychology, anthropology, theology, esoteric philosophy, a range of wisdom traditions and the arts.
It offers a discerning investigation into seemingly non-rational modes of knowing, exploring the cosmological sense of the sacred, the widespread practices of symbol interpretation and the cultural role of the creative imagination.
The overall aim of the course is to encourage critical, imaginative and creative ways of engaging reflexively with some of the most important questions of our time, such as the debate between science and religion, the nature of sacred reality, and the foundations of spiritual, religious and ritual experience. To do this we explore theories of knowledge and consciousness, oracular and divinatory practices (ancient and contemporary), and the cultural expression of myth in landscape, poetry, art and music.
The course has been highly praised as an outstanding example of transformative learning, as it brings personal reflection and creativity to bear on the study of spirituality in the broadest sense. It brings to the fore issues of connectivity, sustainability, ecological awareness, and the engagement of the imagination in the aid of individual, community and global understanding, wellbeing and harmony.
Canterbury is a perfect venue to study this course, with its ecclesiastical heritage, rich literary history, beauty of landscape and architecture, and easy access to both London and the continent."
https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/postgraduate/myth-cosmology-and-the-sacred-19-20.aspx
This course is held by Angela Voss and Geoffrey Cornelius who also have profiles here. My reason for publishing these papers is to simply allow my words to be heard by a wider audience. I hope you are able to find something useful in my research.
Supervisors: Angela Voss and Geoffrey Cornelius
Address: London, United Kingdom
"This interdisciplinary Masters course draws on studies in mythology, psychology, anthropology, theology, esoteric philosophy, a range of wisdom traditions and the arts.
It offers a discerning investigation into seemingly non-rational modes of knowing, exploring the cosmological sense of the sacred, the widespread practices of symbol interpretation and the cultural role of the creative imagination.
The overall aim of the course is to encourage critical, imaginative and creative ways of engaging reflexively with some of the most important questions of our time, such as the debate between science and religion, the nature of sacred reality, and the foundations of spiritual, religious and ritual experience. To do this we explore theories of knowledge and consciousness, oracular and divinatory practices (ancient and contemporary), and the cultural expression of myth in landscape, poetry, art and music.
The course has been highly praised as an outstanding example of transformative learning, as it brings personal reflection and creativity to bear on the study of spirituality in the broadest sense. It brings to the fore issues of connectivity, sustainability, ecological awareness, and the engagement of the imagination in the aid of individual, community and global understanding, wellbeing and harmony.
Canterbury is a perfect venue to study this course, with its ecclesiastical heritage, rich literary history, beauty of landscape and architecture, and easy access to both London and the continent."
https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/postgraduate/myth-cosmology-and-the-sacred-19-20.aspx
This course is held by Angela Voss and Geoffrey Cornelius who also have profiles here. My reason for publishing these papers is to simply allow my words to be heard by a wider audience. I hope you are able to find something useful in my research.
Supervisors: Angela Voss and Geoffrey Cornelius
Address: London, United Kingdom
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historical and social impact of this union draws into focus the direct concerns of the ‘esoteric’ within art and its perceived ability to impact on society as well as the individual. A short analysis of Alejandro Jodorowsky’s The Holy Mountain then aims at identifying further key features of ‘esoteric’ art, as well as add further answers to some important questions. Can ‘esoteric’ art be defined by a simple re-presentation of ‘esoteric’ symbols and images? Are there any pre-requisites that exist for creators as well as viewers of ‘esoteric’ art? This analysis aims to answer such questions, but firstly a clarification of the term ‘esoteric’, and its place within western religious thought, becomes necessary in order for us to refine our definition of what is esoteric art.