Heka & Ma’at Seminary

2021-2022 Course Catalog

Thank you for your interest in Heka & Ma’at Seminary.

In the Seminary, you are given a grand opportunity to study a variety of magickal topics and subjects

within a safe, zero-tolerance enforced environment. You are encouraged to take this time to

contemplate where you are wishing your studies to take you, what you wish your focus to be while

within the Seminary.

Within this document, you will see a list of all of the courses offered here. Please take notice when you

are selecting your courses as to whether there are prerequisites for the course(s) you are interested in

studying. If you are taking courses individually rather than as a Degree Program Student, you must

receive application approval before the course can become open to you.

Some courses may require a separate textbook. If you are having issues purchasing the necessary text,

please reach out to your instructor as accommodations may be made based on your situation.

Many blessings upon you as you journey through knowledge and magick.

Fr. Cyprian Neith

Frater, Mystical Order of St. Cyprian

Dean of Students & Academics

Catalog Code Key

Within the sections you will find a code within the description of each courses. These are for registration

and office use.

The course code looks like “X###”, which states the level and department of study.

Types: I (intensive, year-long course), E (elective), M (mandatory, usually only for an elective), C (core,

mandatory academic course)

Program Type:

Associates= two-year program, freshman in year one, sophomore in year two

Bachelors= four-year program, junior in year three, senior in year four

Masters= five-year program, academic in year five

Doctorate= academic scholar upon graduation

*please note that the Masters and Doctoral programs are still in formation and are not currently taking

students at this time

Associates Degree Courses

Introduction to the Olde Time Religion (P101IC)

Prerequisite(s): Program Application Approval

Textbook(s): N/A

This is a required course for all incoming students. Potentials will also be utilizing this course as their

introductory course. In this intensive, students will learn the basic foundations of Paganism within the

Mother Temple.

Introduction to Silence in Magick (M101ME)

Prerequisite(s): N/A

Textbook(s): N/A

This is a required elective for all freshmen. This is an introductory course to meditation and techniques

associated therein.

Introduction to the Sabbatical Year (P103IC)

Prerequisite(s): N/A

Textbook(s): Celebrate the Earth: A Year of Holidays in the Pagan Tradition by Laurie Cabot

This is an intensive course required for either freshmen or sophomores. Throughout this course,

students will be learning of the eight holy days based on the Pagan Wheel of the Year.

Introduction to the Vedic Chakras (M102C)

Prerequisite(s): N/A

Textbook(s): N/A

This is a required course for all sophomores, usually placed within their second semester. This course is

an introductory study into the seven main chakra points within the human body.

Pagan Ritual Composition (R101C)

Prerequisite(s): P101

Textbook(s): RitualCraft by Amber K

This is a required course for all sophomores. In this course, students will learn the process of how to

create flowing rituals for solitaries and minor group rituals.

Pagan Ritual Leadership (R201C)

Prerequisite(s): R101

Textbook(s): N/A

This is a required course for all sophomores. In this course, students will learn to lead, direct, and work

the group energy raised.

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Pagan Education Leadership (LE401C)

Prerequisite(s): Associates Degree

Textbook(s): Teaching Handbook for Wiccans and Pagans by Thea Sabin

In this course, students will learn the various approaches and methods of teaching within a Pagan

setting.

Pagan Temple Leadership (LE402C)

Prerequisite(s): Graduate of Junior Year

Textbook(s): The Witches Coven by Edain McCoy

In this course, students are taught the cores of how to establish and lead a healthy, functioning Coven,

with specific chartered examples set through the Mother Temple.

Master’s Degree Programs*

Masters Program Independent Study (E501C)

Prerequisite(s): Bachelors Degree, Application Approval

Textbook(s): N/A

In this course, the students will plan out their course of independent study.

Masters Degree Practicum (E501PRC)

*note this program is unavailable for the 2021-2022 seminary year.

Practicum Courses*

Education Leadership Practicum (LE401PR)

Accessible senior year

Ritual Leadership Practicum (LE402PR)

Accessible junior year

Temple Leadership Practicum (LE403PR)

Accessible senior year

Sabbatical Year Practicum (PR102PR)

Accessible junior year

*note this section excludes the Masters Program Practicum

Elective Courses

Introduction to Sacred Literature (L101E)

Prerequisite(s): P101

Textbook(s): Sacred Texts of the World: A Universal Anthology by Ninan Smart

In this course, students will be reviewing various sacred scriptures from multiple cultures worldwide.

Liver AL vel Legis Study (L801E)

Prerequisite(s): P101

Textbook(s): Book of the Law by Aleister Crowley

In this course, students will be reviewing and studying Aleister Crowley’s Book of the Law.

Queer Magick Folk (L802E)

Prerequisite(s): N/A

Textbook(s): Queer Magick by Tomas Prower

In this course, students will learn of the various individuals within the LGBTQ+ community of both

ancient and modern cultures. Some may even be a surprise.

Introductory Elemental Magick (M801E)

Prerequisite(s): P101

Textbook(s): Elemental Magick by DJ Conway

In this course, students will go further in-depth about the four elements and how to work with their

energies, especially in our daily lives.

Introduction to Sigil Magicks (M802E)

Prerequisite(s): P101, M801

Textbook(s): Sigil Witchery by Laura Tempest Zakroff

In this course, students will learn how to create and use sigils and symbols.

Introductory Angelology (M803E)

Prerequisite(s): P101, M801

Textbook(s): N/A

In this course, students will learn to work with the heavenly entities known throughout most faiths as

Angels. Students are encouraged to take L101 before attempting this course.

Introductory Hagiography (M804E)

Prerequisite(s): P101, M801

Textbook(s): Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints and Sages by Judika Illes

In this course, students will learn the various saints within many cultures of the world, both ancient and

modern. Students are encouraged to take L101 before attempting this course.

Introduction to Mathemagicks (MM101E)

Prerequisite(s): P101, M801

Textbook(s): Quadrivium: The Four Classical Liberal Arts of Number, Geometry, Music and Cosmology by

Miranda Lundy

In this course, students will learn various aspects of mathemagicks.

Introduction to the Olde Ones (P801E)

Prerequisite(s): P101

Textbook(s):

In this course, students will learn about and interact with various deities from cultures around the

world.

Paths of the Pagan Way (P802E)

Prerequisite(s): N/A

Textbook(s):

In this course, students will learn journeys, paths, and traditions within that of the Pagan Way.

Introductory Pathworking (R801E)

Prerequisite(s): P101, M101

Textbook(s): N/A

In this course, students will learn what pathwrking is, and how to use it to find one’s Higher Self.

Independent Thelema (R802E)

Prerequisite(s): P101, P801

Textbook(s): Living Thelema by David Shoemaker

In this course, students will learn how to practice Thelema as a solitary.

Introduction to Astrology (M201E)

Prerequisite(s): N/A

Textbook(s): Metaphysics of Astrology: Why Astrology Works by Ivan Antic

In this course, students will learn the basics of astrology and why and how it corresponds to our lives.