Overview of the Components of the Studies
Special Studies Level OneEach student must make a commitment to complete assignments and attend the 13 Lunar rituals. Sabbats ought to be observed as well – but in all cases – communication is vital. Certainly exceptions can be made and we wish to be flexible – but attendance is a measure of commitment that is watched.
Specialties: Students with declared specialties develop course of study with mentor for this year Level TwoThe Student must commit to the entire year – and each on-line Moon and Solar rituals are required attendance.
Specialties: Students with declared specialties develop course of study with mentor for this year Level Three
Specialties: Students with declared specialties develop course of study with mentor for this year Practical Application – Apprenticeship – Work in the Community - Service
Each student must do public service work as a part of their commitment to Goddess. This work is to be documented as well. Time frames are optional – it is a schedule worked out between teacher and student – goals are set – commitments made and followed through. These time frames are minimums set for completion. The process could take much longer depending on how much time each person has available to devote to the work. HivingThose students who are interested in hiving off as high priestesses must find a way to meet with me at least once before completion of studies. Qualification for this will be determined by the student's spiritual, intellectual, emotional, personal and professional readiness. Such readiness will be determined by your mentor and/or Bendis, Mother of our Tradition. By the time the work is completed, each student will have done the work of the Tradition and will be considered. It depends on the level of commitment and what plans are made for doing the work. Priestesses who have hived off from The Branch, establish their own guidelines and teaching policies, which may even include calling themselves by another name, or they may establish their own tradition, independent of The Branch. That is the beauty of autonomy. |