Alchemy and Psychology Course

Course overview

Alchemy is the ancient art of transmuting base metals into gold. The psychological gold of all true alchemists is realisation of the Self. Similarly a process of self-discovery or self-realisation is the means by which all human psyches achieve full integration, according to Jung, the renowned psychologist. In order to reach this goal people follow what is known as the process of individuation – an alchemical process of transformation into a harmoniously integrated Self.

In this course you will learn about the Persona, the Shadow, the Animus and the Self – the Jungian psychological archetypes – and you will discover how these are expressed in alchemical texts, dreams, myths and stories from other times and cultures.

Syllabus

Lesson One
- The Basic Principles of Alchemy and Jungian Psychology
  - What is Alchemy?
  - The Basics in Alchemy
  - Who Was Carl Jung?
  - Jungian Psychology
Lesson Two
- Initiation
  - Nigredo, Calcination and Dissolution
  - Dream Imagery
  - Nigredo in Myths and Literature
Lesson Three
- Purification
  - Albedo and Separation
  - Dream Imagery
  - Albedo in Myths and Literature
Lesson Four
- Illumination
  - Rubedo and Conjunction
  - Dream Imagery
  - Rubedo in Myths and Literature

Practical training

No practical training is required to complete this course.

Prerequisites

You do not need to have any additional qualifications before studying this course.

Level

Successfully complete one Mind, Body, Spirit course and become an Adept in Mantic Arts of the New Age Foundation

Successfully complete two of these courses and become a Master in Mantic Arts

Successfully complete three of these courses and become a Fellow in Mantic Arts

Certification

On successful completion students will receive the following award: The New Age Foundation certificate in Alchemy and Psychology.

How the course works

Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons.

You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.

At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then arrive for you to continue when it suits you.

Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion you will be awarded your BSY certificate.

Additional benefits

Health and Harmony Magazine
Enrol on this course and you will receive a complimentary issue of Health & Harmony, our inspirational full colour magazine. Giving complementary and natural health updates and news, it also includes student profiles, lists the most recent award winners, and provides interesting articles and short stories.

Enrol on this course from £50

There are two ways you can enrol on this course. You can:

Pay with a deposit of £50, followed by 6 monthly instalments of £25
or
Pay the total course fee of £200 in one sum and receive a voucher towards the cost of your next course