Life Methods Curriculum

The first Academy in 1968 included religious, cultural and methods courses. Since all humans have practical ways of coming to the intellectual, social and spirit dimension of their ives, the methods courses were based on life dynamics. They became the tools and resources used in the Institute’s missional work of  personal, community and organizational transformation actions. The LIFE METHODS COURSES  have evolved over the years and now are found throughout the Global Archives Nine  Collections  and are shared here.

INTELLECTUAL

METHODS

A.  Images

• Education Revolution
• Charting Method
• Class Preparation
• Teacher as Artist

B.  Pedagogy

• Course Constructs
• Seminar Procedures
• Presentation Images
• Format Processes

C.  Training

• Education
• Faculty
• Curriculum
• Construct

D.  Mass Education

• Impact
• Penetration
• Training
• Administration

SOCIAL 

METHODS

A.  Community Reformulation

• Basic Philosophy
• Social Structures
• Community Organization
• Revolutionary Method

B.  The Methods

• Model Building
• Gridding
• Analysis
• Problemat

C.  Parish Development

• Mission and Parish
• Local Battleplan
• Church Organization
• Operating Plan

D.  Regional Formulation

• Permeation
• Education
• Service
• Spirit

SPIRIT

METHODS

A:  Historical Style:

• Transparency of Being
• New Social Vehicle
• New Religious Mode
• Spirit Discipline

B:  Spirit Exercises

• Solitary Office
• Meditation
• Contemplation
• Prayer

C:  Corporate Prowess

• Mission/Cadre Formation
• Corporate Life
• Development of Humaness
• Role of Style in Revolution

D:  Religious Mode

• Universal Religious Insight
• Formulation Method
• Interior Qualities
• Spirit Journey

•  Program and Methods Chart, Seattle, WA