University of Metaphysical Sciences

[Epistis]

Hey everyone, I'm not entirely sure where this post should go, so moderators, if it's in the wrong place, please move it.

I recently stumbled across the University of Metaphysical Sciences, and wanted to share it with you. I don't know much about it, I'm not a student (although I wouldn't mind giving it a go), and I'm not affiliated with them in any way.

Anyway, just thought it might be of interest.

[TeresaGirl]

I'm a student at University Of Metaphysical Sciences, and it's great! It's really affordable and I feel like I get a lot for my money. I love the meditatations that go with all the courses, they are really relaxing and a lot of concepts I'd never studied before, now I know about them. They offer a lot of different techniques to try. I have been in metaphysics for a long time and I still learned a lot of new stuff.

Well, that's my 2 cents worth! UMS is a blessing in my life.

New Age, Law Of Attraction, Metaphysical, Chakra, Metaphysics, Dream Interpretation has some excerpts of their courses if you want to check it out.

[sunbeam]

Does anyone have information about this school? I'm interested in enrolling and would like to find out more.

[masteredfate]

I ran into this school one day browsing the net. I would love to hear from more students. I saw another school like that one, but it had even more in depth courses on the physics of the universe and mind, etc. I'm trying to find the link.

[AliB1959]

Personally, I find these things aren't taught (well) in any organized, government funded university or school... best find this information taught at the knee of a grandmother or person who has the gift of this knowledge. You may find enlightenment at the library still or the written book store (such as Borders, etc - where it can't be altered at the whim of the government...).

[ButterflyWoman]

Originally Posted by AliB1959

I find these things aren't taught (well) in any organized, government funded university or school...

You don't seriously think that the University Of Metaphysical Sciences is government funded, do you?

[Andras]

Metaphysics (theosophy) is self-discovery and also discovery of the Nature's secrets. Some people find a college style learning better fit and others do it in a more informal way. Be assured that a piece of paper you'd receive from these good folks will not entitle you any more than any diploma mill online or off (I am pretty sure the credits are not accredited). Having said that, if you get something out of this (I mean you actually learn something) and you have money to spend, have a ball....just that most of that is available for free..... :O

Originally Posted by AliB1959

Personally, I find these things aren't taught (well) in any organized, government funded university or school... best find this information taught at the knee of a grandmother or person who has the gift of this knowledge. You may find enlightenment at the library still or the written book store (such as Borders, etc - where it can't be altered at the whim of the government...).

[MysteryX]

This University looks great, I'll consider it seriously.

Looking at the extensive curriculum, there is a lot even for me to learn.

One question I have is how well accepted those Dr. initials would be. The world is currently shifting so spiritual studies will become more and more accepted in the future.

[Richful]

Originally Posted by MysteryX

One question I have is how well accepted those Dr. initials would be. The world is currently shifting so spiritual studies will become more and more accepted in the future.

I've been thinking about that since my last post in here too. My initial thought was to compare it to what a doctorate of any other subject involves. Which upon reflection isn't a good comparison.. It's like oil and water.

I personally have some objections to using the term doctor for a spiritual degree. The main reason being it's trying to gain the recognition of a doctor of medicine without the background of credible science and reasoning. Nor the same level of research and adding to human knowledge involved in PhD courses.That's my feelings though so I can set them aside and be a little bit objective

I think a Doctor of Metaphysical Science will not be accepted by academia - see my personal feelings above. However, I'm sure lay people (you and I and everyone else) will accept it easily, if they have an interest in spirituality.

To gain recognition within Metaphysical circles might take a little while, after all there are differences between creeds and beliefs, subtle but they are there. This school is a pioneer of this standard, so perhaps after other schools take on the same approach people will more readily accept a spiritual doctor. For a standard to truly hold weight in the community it must actually meet a set of guidelines, usually set out by a group of "authorities" usually respected peers, within a field. At the moment with one college it's a small pond - I'm sure it'll grow

[MysteryX]

Originally Posted by Richful

The main reason being it's trying to gain the recognition of a doctor of medicine without the background of credible science and reasoning. Nor the same level of research and adding to human knowledge involved in PhD courses.

Really? There has been MUCH more discoveries in spirituality and metaphysics over the last 10 years than in the medicine field! In fact, there hasn't been any major breakthrough in the pharmaceutical industry lately, because it's not profitable.

Spiritual pioneers have a much higher success rate healing cancers than doctors... but not for everybody. Doctors make it work for everybody. Spiritual healers make it work for those who are ready and willing to shift their life and open themselves.

Originally Posted by Richful

I think a Doctor of Metaphysical Science will not be accepted by academia.

In the same way I don't see academia diplomas as being meaningful. None of the topics that interest me are taught in schools. I have to look elsewhere.

[Erin Ashley]

Originally Posted by MysteryX

Spiritual pioneers have a much higher success rate healing cancers than doctors... but not for everybody. Doctors make it work for everybody. Spiritual healers make it work for those who are ready and willing to shift their life and open themselves.

Do you have any research or citations for this? I'd love to look at the stats. :-)

[MysteryX]

Originally Posted by Erin Ashley

Do you have any research or citations for this? I'd love to look at the stats. :-)

What would you base the stats on? It varies from practitioner to practitioner. Where would you draw the line between the practitioners you include or exclude in the stats and how meaningful would be those stats?

The master alchemist I've learnt from is working extensively with doctors; he would have much more statistics and specific information. However, *his* stats will probably be at least hundreds of times higher than the stats of another practitioner.

[Erin Ashley]

I'm actually a student at this university, so anyone who wants to talk to me about it, feel free to hit me up! I've been going for a year, and I absolutely love it! There are many different meditations. I think 70 meditations come with the entire degree? It's insane, but I'm close to getting my bachelors, and I'm looking forward to getting my masters and becoming an ordained minister.