Date

Subjects

Brief outline

FIRST PART

Class 1

Feb 6

Introduction to the Coven

Rules of Circle

Ritual participation &conduct

Wicca vs. other pagan groups

Types of Coven Structures

 Teacher Student Covenant (handout).

This class would introduce us to the seekers, discuss the class requirements, define what a coven is, talk about the purposes of a coven, define the difference between a coven and other pagan groups, discuss how to pick a coven, and discuss ritual participation and & Conduct, and will discuss types of coven structures, roles in a traditional coven, specialties in a coven. 

Homework:  Define the perfect coven, being very specific, include the characteristics of the members, what the covenstead looks like, and define your role in the coven.

Class 2

Feb 13

What is Wicca?

History of Wicca

Wiccan Rede

Wicca in England from 1939-present.  Coming to America.  Discuss the 1974 Council of American Witches “principles of Wiccan Belief.”  Discuss myth and fact regarding the neo-pagan movement known as Wicca.  Discuss the military chaplain’s insert on what the government considers to be Wicca.  Go over the Wiccan Rede.  Handout beginning booklist.  Handout Glossary of Terms

Homework:  Look at either the Military Chaplin’s insert or the 1974 Council of American Witches’ principles of Wiccan Belief and critic it.  Is this really who you, as a wiccan, are?  What is the same and what is different. 

Class 3

Feb 20

Various wiccan traditions

Will discuss British Traditional Wicca, Gardnerian tradition, Alexandrian tradition, 1734, Fairy Tradition, Kitchen Witch, Ceremonial Witchcraft, Dianic tradition, Seac Wica (Raymond Buckland).   Will also talk about Theban script, its history and uses.

Homework:  Write your name in Theban script.

Class 4

Feb 27

Goddess aspects

Will talk about the aspects of Goddess, the Triple Goddess, Roles, and how they have changed, Goddess and the Moon Phases.  Read and handout the poem, “I am She…” Read and discuss “Goddess Grace” Read in a circle. 

Homework:  Critic the poem, “I am She…” Identify, line by line, the aspect of the Goddess that is represented.  Talk to the Moon every night. 

Class 5

March 6

God aspects

Discuss the faces of the God (Son, Lover, Horned God, Gods of Wisdom, Gods of the Moon, Sun Gods, Vegetation Gods, Warrior Gods, Craftsmen Gods).  Discuss concepts of deity and concepts of masculine deity.  Compare God and Goddess aspects, what is the same and what is different.   How do we need both of these to be whole?

Read and discuss “God Grace”

Homework:  Find 3 things in nature that represent an aspect of God to you…bring them to class and be prepared to share. 

Where did you come from?  What is your version of creation?  Talk to the Sun every morning.

Class 6

March 13

Creation myths

Discuss various creation myths…where did we come from?  Will discuss Ravenscry tradition, Witchy’s creation myth, Gospel of the Witches, and the Faery tradition. 

 Homework:  Handout re questions about the creation myths. 

Write a report on one pantheon’s concept of creation myth…should be 3 to 5 pages.

Class 7

March 20

Reincarnation & Karma

What are some of the concepts of reincarnation and karma?  Discuss the 3-fold law here.  Discuss What happens when we die?  Is there “punishment for sins?” 

Homework:  What is your concept of reincarnation and karma?

8 week reports are Due

Class 8

March 27 (EASTER

Quiz.  Finish up 8-week reports.  Go over classes for next 8 weeks.  Potluck dinner to celebrate.