University
Degree Programs
More about the Degree Programs
From its inception, Awakenings Institute has fostered innovative
educational programs that promote its philosophy and values. Its Degree Program is the latest generation of a pioneering effort in
alternative higher education that began in 1968, so it may be considered to be 32
years old even though its name is new.
The Foundation for Awakenings Institute in Holistic/Spiritual Education
A contemporary foundation for Awakenings Degree
Program was laid in 1964, when the elementary and secondary
departments in Harvard’s School of Education and the Union for Research and
Experimentation in Higher Education began to develop innovative and alternative
programs. Awakenings Institute has joined forces with the movement for alternative education
to provide an opportunity for holistically and spiritually oriented individuals
to be acknowledged for their educational experiences.
Awakenings' Educational Mission Statement
The Awakenings Institute serves a
spiritual learning community in ways consistent with humanistic educational
philosophy and psychology. Awakenings places individuals at the center of their own
learning processes in relation to all aspects of life.
Guiding principles and Values
- Every individual is in a unique and complete
being on all levels: spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically.
- Freedom of individual expression is an
inherent intellectual and spiritual birthright.
- Learning is a lifelong process.
- Lifelong learning is both a right and a
responsibility that cannot be ignored without denying life at its root.
- Active, cooperative, interdisciplinary
learning is an integral part of one's evolutionary journey through life.
- Everyone deserves equal access to advanced
educational degrees.
- Equality and diversity are actively fostered
in regard to race, sex, class, age, ethnic background, sexual orientation,
and different abilities.
- The community is honored as a valuable
resource for learning.
- Relevant life experience is a valid,
credit-worthy part of academic degree programs.
- Lifelong learning allows shorter enrollment
periods for each degree level.
- Theory, practice, and critical understanding
must be integrated to provide a holistic assessment of learning experiences.
- The relationship between learners, mentors,
and provosts (guides) functions best in an atmosphere of safety, trust, and respect, including
power-balanced dialogues that nurture individual and interpersonal growth.
- Academic degrees, learning, and life itself
are essentially spiritual/religious experiences, in harmony with each
individual’s personal beliefs.
- Human diversity, pluralism, and all nonviolent
belief system are honored in accordance with the dream of the Awakenings
Institute.
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HOW CAN YOU GET STARTED?
Awakenings recognizes
that your spiritual journey and educational goals are unique. Drs. Phillip
and Jane Mountrose would be happy to discuss whether the degree programs
are right for you.
Awakenings offers a
free personal consultation and University E-Information Packet that
describes the University Programs in detail. If you are interested in more
information, please contact Drs.
Phillip or Jane Mountrose to schedule your consultation.
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