MAGICAL
ARTS
The Magical Arts Department offers instruction in areas in which it is nearly impossible to find a qualified teacher. Alas, there are just not that many wizards and witches around anymore! Seriously, though, there is a real need to preserve the Old Ways and integrate them into the modern world, which so lacks the connection to nature and magic that is our birthright. These courses offer genuine certification in these subjects that are included in the Flamel College diploma and degree programs, as well as recognized by most organizations in the field.
Wiccan Practitioner Certification
Want to become a certified
witch? There is more to it than you might think. This is an amazingly rich
tradition that goes back well beyond the Middle Ages. The main textbook for the
course is Raymond Buckland's authoritative classic The Complete Book of
Witchcraft, which is not only an excellent
sourcebook for the Wiccan religion but also earth-based religions in
general. Buckland's manual does not adhere
to a specific branch or denomination of witchcraft, but rather seeks to
teach the elements and philosophies common to all, whether Celtic,
Saxon, Finnish, Gardnerian, etc. Buckland is credited with bringing the
"old religion" to the U.S. The workbook includes rituals,
exercises for developing psychic talents, information on all major
"sects" of the Craft, sections on tools, beliefs, dreams, meditations,
divination, herbal lore, healing, ritual clothing; and much more. Profusely illustrated and full of
authentic music and chants.
Included
on the course CD is the Gardnerian Book of Shadows, which established the key
rituals of modern Wicca. Written by practicing wizard Gerald Gardner (shown at
left),
this authoritative text was handed down from one generation of traditional
English witches to the next. Other texts and traditions are covered. The goal is
to transmit genuine rituals for group or individual magic, as well as the
background to make your own magical drawings, writings, and spells. Unleash the
magic in you!
A certificate will be issued after satisfactorily passing of the written exam and successful completion of one magical spell. The certificate bestows on the student the advanced level of third-degree Gardnerian.
To enroll in the Wiccan Practitioner Certification program, fill out the Enrollment Form. To enroll now with a credit card online, click on the button below. MG301. Credits: 3. Tuition: $75.
Flamel College’s Wizard’s Apprenticeship course (MA101) is intended for young people (ages 10-17) and others who are just beginning in the Magical Arts. The material here is sophisticated and the secrets revealed are true to the Hermetic tradition. The difference is the way the material is presented. The student must work to gain knowledge in the form of adventures and experiments. Fiction is cleverly woven with non-fiction, and it is up to the student to detect the hidden truths.
This course is taught a real practicing wizard, who goes by the fictitious name of Cornelius Rumstuckle. While his history and lineage may be a bit exaggerated, his teachings are genuine. The real Cornelius Rumstuckle is a schoolteacher living in Minnesota.
The MA101 Course Syllabus guides the student through the course material, and the textbook for the course is The Book of Wizardry. This 328-page book is full of magical theory and applications presented in an entertaining way. The first part includes twenty-two short sections on magical topics with practical exercises describing how to make simple tools and use them, as well as charging and purifying them. These practical closely guarded secrets to becoming a Wizard are meant to reveal the true Hermetic teachings. Most of the information and tables of correspondences are taken from recognized occult authors, such as Arthur Waite and Eliphas Levi.
The textbook contains instructions for energy work, meditation, visualizations, and simple magic. You will also learn how to make your own Wand and Wizard's Tools, discover your Wizard's name, switch on Wizard's Power, read your future in the Wizard's Oracle, build your own Wizard's Castle, activate the wizard's Art of Memory, and call on the greatest wizard of all time: Merlin!
The second part of the course is written in a "choose your own adventure" style game where the student uses the practical advice and lessons taught in the previous twenty-one chapters to arrive at a coded message, instructing him to mail it and request further and deeper lessons. While the beginning student wizard relies heavily on tools and implements, it will soon become obvious that the real power comes from within.
This
course requires the student to start a journal of wizardry in which to keep
track of the exercises in the textbook and maintain a record of spells, rituals,
and the principles of wizardry. Traditionally such a book used by wizards and
witches is called a “Book of Shadows.” It is called that because the book is not
a traditional text in any sense but a journal of magical secrets. The durable
book that comes with the course (shown at right) is made to last many years. It
is a blank hardbound book of 192 unlined pages. This course also includes a
Wizard’s Pendulum. It is a genuine Amethyst gemstone pendulum (shown at left).
Amethyst is used because it facilitates the divine connection and is used for
healing, balancing, wisdom, and psychic abilities. The pendulum is essential in
ritual work to enhance divination and help focus the wizard’s intention.
Complete instructions are included in the textbook. The pendulum is about 1"
long with a 9" silvertone suspension chain. Also included is a set of dice that
is used to introduce the element of chaos and direction in some of the exercises
in the textbook.
To be awarded the Certificate of Wizardry from Flamel College and membership in the Wizard’s Guild, the student should first complete all 22 lessons in the first part of the textbook. This will give the student the knowledge and expertise to successfully complete the interactive Wizard's Adventure in the second part of the textbook. This part of the textbook is the exam for the course. Crack the code at the end of the "Wizard's Adventure" and email or mail to your instructor. If your code is correct, you will be mailed your engraved certificate and more information on how to practice wizardry.
MA101 Credits: 1. Tuition: $45.
International Students
International students are welcome at Flamel College, and we currently have students in 26 countries. At the present time, all courses are in English. Please select your method of delivery during enrollment. To convert dollar amounts into your currency, click Universal Currency Converter.
