Exploring Jungian Psychology and Archetypal Studies
The specialization in Jungian Psychology and Archetypal Studies explores various topics that are essential to understanding the unconscious psyche’s role in human experience. The curriculum is designed to develop skills in critical, theoretical, and archetypal thinking, and enables students to hone their creative voice and vision. This program provides an opportunity for students to study side by side with Jungian scholars and practitioners who are interested in envisioning new possibilities for depth psychological understanding and transformative practice, both individually and culturally.
Topics Covered in Jungian Psychology and Archetypal Studies
The program curriculum covers a range of topics that are central to our understanding of the role of the unconscious psyche in human experience. These include, but are not limited to, healing, myth, dream, art, soul, spirit, ecology, religion, creativity, personal transformation, individuation, the development of consciousness, and more. Students are encouraged to critically explore these topics, which are essential for developing a comprehensive understanding of the psychological transformation process that leads to the realization of a greater personality or what Jung called “the Self.”
Developing Skills in Imaginal, Symbolic, Mythic, and Archetypal Thinking
The curriculum aims to deepen students’ capacity for imaginal, symbolic, mythic, critical, theoretical, and archetypal thinking and being in the world. These skills are necessary to better confront our present collective challenges. The program enables students to engage with the creative, dynamic unconscious in both its personal and collective dimensions. Through this exploration, students develop their unique voice and vision, which is enhanced through courses in research, writing, publication, and presentation.
Engaging with the Dynamic Unconscious
The specialization in Jungian Psychology and Archetypal Studies focuses on engaging with the dynamic unconscious, which is the part of the psyche that is not easily accessible to our conscious awareness. This exploration is conducted in both personal and collective dimensions. Through this engagement, students develop a better understanding of the archetypal patterns and universal principles that underpin human experience. These insights are then applied directly to their personal, professional, and creative lives, addressing the collective challenges and opportunities at this moment in history.
Hone Your Unique Voice and Vision
The program curriculum is designed to help students develop and express their unique voice and vision. This is accomplished through courses in research, writing, publication, and presentation, where students are encouraged to express their understanding of the material and its relevance to their lives and vocational callings. Students engage in discussions with their classmates and instructors, who serve as sounding boards and tuning forks, providing support, sharing resources, and helping refine each other’s theories and practices.
Readings and Evaluating the Limitations and Potentials of Jungian and Archetypal Psychology
To develop a comprehensive understanding of Jungian and archetypal psychology, students read deeply and broadly from The Collected Works of C.G. Jung, Jung’s The Red Book, and other core texts in the depth psychological tradition. By evaluating the limitations and potentials of Jungian and archetypal psychology within contemporary contexts, students gain a deeper understanding of the psyche and how it can be applied in real-world situations.
Courses in the Jungian Psychology and Archetypal Studies Specialization are designed to deepen students’ understanding of the human psyche, and its role in shaping personal and collective experiences. By exploring a range of topics such as healing, myth, dream, art, soul, spirit, ecology, religion, creativity, personal transformation, and the development of consciousness, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the unconscious psyche and how it influences the way we experience the world.
Through this program, students also develop their capacity for imaginal, symbolic, mythic, critical, theoretical, and archetypal thinking, which allows them to better confront present collective challenges. By engaging with the creative, dynamic unconscious in both its personal and collective dimensions, students learn to hone their expression of their unique voice and vision, and to develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.
One of the unique features of this program is that students are able to study side by side with Jungian scholars and practitioners who are interested in envisioning new possibilities for depth psychological understanding and transformative practice, both individually and culturally. This allows for a rich exchange of ideas and insights, and helps students to expand their understanding of the field.
In order to succeed in this program, students must be willing to read deeply and broadly from The Collected Works of C.G. Jung, Jung’s The Red Book, and other core texts in the depth psychological tradition. This requires a significant amount of time and effort, but it is well worth the investment for those who are truly passionate about the field.
Another important aspect of this program is the evaluation of the limitations and potentials of Jungian and archetypal psychology within contemporary contexts. By examining the strengths and weaknesses of these approaches, students are able to develop a more nuanced understanding of the field, and to identify areas where further research and exploration may be needed.
Overall, the Jungian Psychology and Archetypal Studies Specialization is an excellent choice for students who are interested in deepening their understanding of the human psyche, and in developing a comprehensive set of skills and practices that they can apply in their personal and professional lives. With a rigorous curriculum, engaging courses, and a supportive community of scholars and practitioners, this program offers a unique and rewarding experience for those who are truly committed to the field.
