Paranormal Investigation 201 will suggest ways in which the serious student of the paranormal can gain an increased awareness and expanded consciousness with practice and meditation.
Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription
Basic Course (no certificate) = $35.00 Course with Online Certificate* = $60.00
This course is designed to take the student beyond the basic level of "ghost-busting" by offering information that will assist those who are seriously interested in investigating paranormal phenomenon.
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Course Description
This course is designed to take the student beyond the basic level of "ghost-busting" by offering suggestions and information that will assist those who are seriously interested in investigating paranormal phenomenon.
The course will cover the basics of spiritual contact as well as technical tools available for ghost identification. A primary focus of the course is gaining an understanding and awareness of after-life theories, and methods to attain the personal transformation necessary to become a more sensitive and perceptive to the energies we are seeking to understand.
As you proceed through the course you will learn that there is much more to ghost-hunting than what we see on television. There are different types of ghosts, different types of haunting and a way to approach the spirit world that will make them more receptive to your presence. That has to do with you becoming more receptive to them!
When you complete this course you may have a different attitude, and will surely be better informed about ghostly activities and what they mean. You will even learn ways you might be able to help spirits who are not happy with being stuck in our world. Fun, fascinating and informative, this course is sure to advance your ghost-hunting hobby.
Course Lessons
Lesson One: Introduction
The course will cover the basics of spiritual contact as well as technical tools available for ghost identification.
Lesson Two: The Nature of Ghosts
Since paranormal research tends to focus on spirits who make themselves known to the living through sounds, sensations, tastes, smells, and apparitions, it is important to understand what is believed about the nature of these ascended spirits.
Lesson Three: Extra Sensory Perception
There are many theories and philosophies about ESP. Some feel that ESP is dependent upon environmental and physical factors and some believe that higher perception is not associated with any of our five physical senses.
Lesson Four: Clairvoyance and Clairaudience
Clairvoyance is the psychic ability to receive messages from other realms through the imagery that is already present in your mind.
Lesson Five: Mediumship and Channeling
A medium or channel receive information from the spirit world.
Lesson Six: Experiencing the Paranormal
In this lesson, we will prepare for a sitting without using any gadgets or technology, but simply a small group of people interested in contacting the spirit world.
Lesson Seven: Preparing For a Paranormal Investigation
Whether your mission is to rule out paranormal activity or to prove it, it is advisable to conduct the investigation with the mind-set of a scientist.
Lesson Eight: Nuts and Bolts of a Spirit Contact Vigil
Gathering evidence is the most important part of paranormal research so you need to have the right equipment.
Lesson Nine: The Challenge of Evidence Gathering
Here is a checklist for a team of paranomal investigators before gathering evidence.
Lesson Ten: Further Considerations
Along with respecting the clients confidentiality, there may be times when the paranormal investigator encounters troubled spirits.
Lesson Eleven: Summing Up the Logistics
There are a number of steps to follow before starting an investigation.
Lesson Twelve: Financing Your Hobby
Investigating the paranormal is not generally paid work. To afford the equipment and maintenance, gas, and time that it takes to conduct paranormal investigations can be daunting.
Lesson Thirteen: Ghost Stories
Here are a few stories about the spirit world and sightings.
Optional Certificates Awarded
Certificate of Class Participation
Certificate of Merit
In addition to the standard Certificate of Course Completion, Merit Awards may be issued by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student achievement. Merit awards also incur an additional $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award, as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Portfolio Service that documents your achievements online. Official Merit Awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers to verify your achievement).
This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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We are all seeking answers and hope, and the current rush to uncover and understand the paranormal is endemic. However, involving oneself in this field is a serious consideration that must not be taken lightly. This course will attempt to provoke responsible and mature thinking with regard to paranormal phenomena.
"Brilliant instructor, very helpful, I will be back for another course. Thank you, enjoyed every minute of it." -- Cheryl R.
"I learned much from the extended reading lists. They were easy to navigate to and I will be referring to some frequently." -- Jane A.
"Great instructor. She is very knowledgeable about this subject and helpful in her critique of my lesson assignments which helped me think about the areas that I was lacking in. That is extremely helpful and greatly appreciated." -- Jennifer R.
"I enjoyed the course and would love to take more like this" -- Kathryn G.
"On to the next course." -- Edward K.
"I liked the way things were explained and the depth of the course....I hope to take another course with this instructor." -- Bernadette R.
"I found all of it quite useful....This was a very helpful class for me. I have learned so much. My instructor was always available when I had a question, I also felt that she was very knowledgiable." -- Vicky S.
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