Learn how Jung understood spirituality and its relationship to healing

Understanding the natural processes of the psyche can have profound implications for healing and the spiritual ongoing of the individual

To attempt to live without a connection to our own inner spiritual vitality is to remain split-off from the source of our very being. From this perspective one of the most healing activities an individual can engage in is the search for an individualized spiritual path. Following one's authentic inner calling can be enormously healing, however, it can also be a lonely and solitary quest. Jung observed that the old religions of the world have largely ceased to function for modern people. Institutional religious ideas and practices no longer correspond to our current sophisticated knowledge of the functioning of the physical world. At the same time, the new myths of science, medicine, political institutions, and popular culture fail to fully address the deep spiritual needs of modern people. In this course we will explore the implications of Jung’s researches for the pursuit of an individual spiritual path which can be both healing and spiritually enriching.
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Your instructor for this course:

  • James R. Newell, Ph.D.

    Senior Instructor

    James R. Newell, Ph.D.

    James Newell is an educator, counselor, personal coach, professional musician, and the director of the Depth Psychology Alliance. James earned his master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling and Theology from Vanderbilt University Divinity School, with a focus on Jungian psychology. He earned his doctorate in History of Religions from the Vanderbilt University Graduate School of Religion. James has taught online and face to face courses for Central Michigan University, Western Kentucky University, Excelsior College, Thomas Edison State University, and other institutions.

Testimonials

Bonnie Bright, PhD, founder of the Depth Psychology Alliance

Dr. James Newell is a gifted teacher

Bonnie Bright, PhD, founder of the Depth Psychology Alliance

Dr. James Newell is a gifted teacher and scholar who has effectively organized an impressive amount of detailed research and information into a series of powerful classes and courses on Jung and Jung’s psychology, now available on Depth Psychology Academy. Students at all levels can gain a depth of understanding about how Jung’s ideas can change our lives and our world as Dr. Newell explains each topic very clearly and at exactly the right pace for students of all levels to take it in.
Monica Flores, Ed.D

Dr. James Newell is highly knowledgeable in Jungian Psychology

Monica Flores, Ed.D

Dr. James Newell is highly knowledgeable in Jungian Psychology. I learned so much from him about Jung and Jungian psychology when I began taking courses in depth psychology from the Depth Psychology Alliance online courses. Dr. Newell is open-minded and consistent. He has a smooth voice that can hold anyone’s attention. I enthusiastically recommend taking these courses through the Depth Psychology Academy.
Ann Amberg, MCS, Transpersonal Leadership Consultant

James is a knowledgeable and caring instructor with an engaging teaching style

Ann Amberg, MCS, Transpersonal Leadership Consultant

I highly recommend Dr. James Newell’s courses. Upon completion of my certificate in Depth Psychology I had gained the confidence, focus and knowledge to support my success in my current PhD program in Jungian and Archetypal Studies at Pacifica Graduate Institute. James is a knowledgeable and caring instructor with an engaging teaching style. All of the Depth Psychology Alliance courses I took: Introduction to Jungian Psychology, Active Imagination, Fairy Tales, Dreams, and many more, were phenomenal and I am most grateful for the opportunity to study with James.
Nirlap Bettenhauser, student

The courses I have taken with Dr. Newell have perfectly prepped me for my graduate studies in psychoanalysis

Nirlap Bettenhauser, student

This is an outstanding educational program where one can learn multiple areas of Jungian Psychology. These courses are very well structured with an appropriate course load and high quality texts. Plus the price is incredibly reasonable. The courses I have taken with Dr. Newell have been intellectually engaging and have perfectly prepped me for my graduate studies in psychoanalysis. Not something I expected to receive from the academy, but very grateful I did.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your own spiritual life and to further your understanding of the implications of Jung’s work for spiritual practice and personal healing for yourself and your clients. Anyone who is interested in a rich spiritual life will benefit from the important ideas covered in this course.

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Course curriculum

  • 2
    Module 1: Jung, Consciousness, and Spirituality
    • M1/1: Learning and Assessment Activities
    • M1/2: Course Syllabus
    • M1/3: Recording of Module One Class: Jung, Spirituality, and Consciousness
    • M1/4: Video Lesson Quiz
    • M1/5: Readings Quiz - (All questions are based on the assigned readings, p. 1-38 in the textbook)
    • M1/6: Module Assignments and Additional Resources
    • M1/7: An Additional, Optional Resource for Study
    • M1/8: An Additional, Optional Resource for Study
    • M1/9 An Additional, Optional Resource for Study
    • M1/10: Additional, Optional Video Resource: Carl Jung on the Reality of the Psyche
  • 3
    Module 2: Jung, Spirituality, Mythology, and the World Religions
    • M2/1: Learning and Assessment Activities
    • M2/2: Video Lesson: Jung, Art, and Active Imagination
    • M2/3: Video Quiz
    • M2/4: Readings Quiz - (All questions are based on the assigned readings, p. 39-56 in the textbook)
    • M2/5: Module Assignments and Additional Resources
    • M2/6: An Additional, Optional Resource for Study
    • M2/7: An Additional, Optional Resource for Study
    • M2/8: Additional, Optional Video
  • 4
    Module 3: Jung, Spirituality, and the Transformation of the God-Image
    • M3/1: Learning and Assessment Activities
    • M3/2: Video Lesson: Jung, Spirituality, and the Transformation of the God-Image
    • M3/3: Video Lesson Quiz
    • M3/4: Readings Quiz - (All questions are based on pages 57 - 83 in the textbook)
    • M3/5: Module Assignments and Additional Resources
    • M3/6: An Additional, Optional Resource for Study
    • M3/7: An Additional, Optional Resource for Study
    • M3/8: Additional, Optional Video Resource: Edward Edinger
  • 5
    Module 4: Jung, Spirituality, and the New Age
    • M4/1: Learning and Assessment Activities
    • M4/2: Video Lesson: Jung, Spirituality, and the New Age
    • M4/3: Video Lesson Quiz
    • M4/4: Readings Quiz - (All questions are based on pages 105-125 in the textbook)
    • M4/5: Suggested Readings and Additional Resources
    • M4/6: An Additional, Optional Resource for Study
    • M4/7: An Additional, Optional Resource for Study
    • M4/8: Additional, Optional Video Resource: James Hollis on Finding Your Own Path
  • 6
    Module 5: Trauma, Spirituality, and Healing
    • M5/1: Learning and Assessment Activities
    • M5/2 Module 5: Trauma, Spirituality, and Healing
    • M5/3: Module 5 Video Quiz
    • M5/4: Module 5 Readings Quiz - (All questions are based on the assigned reading for module 5; p. 105 - 125).
    • M5/6: Suggested Readings and Additional Resources
    • M5/7: Additional, Optional Resource for Study
    • M5/8: Additional, Optional Resource for Study
    • M5/9: Additional, Optional Video Resource
  • 7
    Module 6: Creativity, Spirituality, and Healing
    • M6/1: Learning and Assessment Activities
    • M6/2: Video Lesson - Module 6: Creativity, Spirituality, and Healing
    • M6/3: Module 6 Video Lesson Quiz
    • M6/4: Module 6 Readings Quiz - (All questions are based on the assigned readings for module 6: pages 126 – 155).
    • M6/5: Suggested Readings and Additional Resources
    • M6/6: An Additional, Optional Resource for Study
    • M6/7: An Additional, Optional Resource for Study
    • M6/8: Additional, Optional Video
  • 8
    Module 7: Work, Spirituality, and Healing
    • M7/1: Learning and Assessment Activities
    • M7/2: Module 7: Work, Spirituality, and Healing
    • M7/3: Module 7 Video Lesson Quiz
    • M7/4: Module 7 Readings Quiz (All questions are based on the assigned readings for module 7: pages 155 – 184).
    • M7/5: Suggested Readings and Additional Resources
    • M7/6: An Additional, Optional Resource for Study
    • M7/7: An Additional, Optional Resource for Study
    • M7/8: Additional, Optional Video Resource
  • 9
    Module 8: Spirituality, Culture, and Service
    • M8/1: Learning and Assessment Activities
    • M8/2: Video Lesson: Spirituality, Culture, and Service
    • M8/3: Module 8 Video Lesson Quiz
    • M8/4: Module 8 Readings Quiz - (All questions are based on the assigned readings for module 8: pages 185 – 228)
    • M8/5: Suggested Readings and Additional Resources.
    • M8/6: Additional, Optional Resource for Study
    • M8/7: Additional, Optional Video Resource

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Study at your own pace

This course is an ideal resource for anyone who would like to learn more about the methods of C.G. Jung, and how he understood religion, spirituality, and the human encounter with the sacred.
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