Master of Theosophy

Our Theosophy programs involve a comprehensive curriculum around esoteric philosophy, comparative religion, metaphysics, and spiritual science. Here's the Master's-level course in Theosophy that balances academic rigor with inner development:

🕊️ Master of Theosophy (M.Theos.)

Duration: 2 years (full-time) or 3–4 years (part-time)
Delivery: 100% Online, or Hybrid (with a Summer Class)
Credits: 60 credits (SCH)
Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree (preferably in Philosophy, Religion, History, or related fields)

🔹 Year 1: Foundations and Comparative Studies

Semester 1:

Theosophical Philosophy I: Origins and Principles
Study of key concepts: the Three Fundamental Propositions, Divine Wisdom, Karma, Reincarnation.
The Secret Doctrine I: Cosmogenesis
Analysis of Helena Blavatsky’s primary text with emphasis on metaphysical cosmology.
Comparative Religion: Esoteric Threads Across Traditions
Exploration of mysticism in Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.
Sanskrit for Theosophy
Introduction to key Sanskrit terms in esoteric literature (optional but recommended).

Semester 2:

Theosophical Psychology: The Constitution of Man
Study of the sevenfold human nature and subtle bodies.
The Secret Doctrine II: Anthropogenesis
Esoteric evolution of humanity.
Kabbalah and Western Esotericism
Core symbols, Tree of Life, parallels to Theosophy.
Seminar: Meditation and Intuition as Spiritual Tools
Practical and experiential module.

🔹 Year 2: Advanced Studies and Research

Semester 3:

Masters of Wisdom and the Inner Government of the World
The role of the Mahatmas, the Great White Brotherhood, and their teachings.
Esoteric Christianity and Gnostic Traditions
Hidden meanings in biblical texts, Christ as a cosmic principle.
The Future of Theosophy: Planetary Evolution and Humanity’s Role
Exploration of cycles, root races, and the spiritual destiny of mankind.
Research Methods in Esoteric Studies
Academic tools for writing, citation, comparative analysis, and hermeneutics.

Semester 4:

Master’s Thesis / Capstone Project
Original research (e.g., comparative esoteric cosmology, the Mahatma Letters, or the synthesis of science and theosophy).
Oral Defense and Panel Review
Presentation and discussion of thesis findings before faculty.

📚 Core Texts:

The Secret Doctrine – H.P. Blavatsky
The Key to Theosophy – H.P. Blavatsky
Isis Unveiled – H.P. Blavatsky
The Mahatma Letters – A.P. Sinnett
Light on the Path – Mabel Collins
The Voice of the Silence – H.P. Blavatsky
Supplementary readings from Alice Bailey, Annie Besant, C.W. Leadbeater, Rudolf Steiner

🎓 Learning Outcomes:

Graduates will be able to:

Analyze esoteric doctrines with academic and intuitive insight.
Integrate theosophical principles into ethical and philosophical frameworks.
Engage in scholarly and spiritual dialogue across traditions.
Contribute original research to the field of Theosophy and related studies.

🧾 Assessments

Article Review (15%) – Critical analysis of a peer-reviewed esotericism paper
Annotated Bibliography (15%) – 10 scholarly sources with comments
Short Essay (20%) – Hermeneutic or comparative analysis of a symbolic text
Final Research Proposal or Chapter Draft (40%) – 10–15 pages with references
Participation (10%) – Forum posts, peer feedback, discussion

🎓 Master of Theosophy – Course Overview

Internal Code	FCNS Code	Course Title	Main Topics Covered
THEO 5001	REL 5305	Theosophical Philosophy I: Origins and Principles	Origins of Theosophy, Three Fundamental Propositions, Karma, Reincarnation, Esoteric vs. Exoteric Wisdom
THEO 5002	REL 5310	The Secret Doctrine I: Cosmogenesis	Stanzas of Dzyan, Cosmic Evolution, Logos Doctrine, Space and Duration
REL 5301	REL 5350	Comparative Religion: Esoteric Threads Across Traditions	Esotericism in Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism; Shared Symbols
SAN 5100	CLA 3932	Sanskrit for Theosophy	Basic Grammar, Key Terms (Atman, Brahman), Reading Sacred Texts, Pronunciation
PSY 5201	PSY 5330	Theosophical Psychology: The Constitution of Man	Sevenfold Human Nature, Subtle Bodies, Chakras, States of Consciousness
THEO 5003	REL 5311	The Secret Doctrine II: Anthropogenesis	Root Races, Esoteric Evolution of Humanity, Lemuria and Atlantis, Human Destiny
ESOT 5302	REL 5361	Kabbalah and Western Esotericism	Tree of Life, Sephiroth, Qliphoth, Hermeticism, Rosicrucianism, Theosophical Parallels
THEO 5401	REL 5400	Masters of Wisdom and the Inner Government of the World	Mahatmas, Great White Brotherhood, Letters from the Masters, Occult Hierarchy
REL 5402	REL 5407	Esoteric Christianity and Gnostic Traditions	Mystical Christology, Gnostic Gospels, Hidden Teachings, Sophia Doctrine
THEO 5500	REL 5450	The Future of Theosophy: Planetary Evolution and Humanity’s Role	Cyclical Evolution, Planetary Chains, Global Karma, Humanity’s Spiritual Mission

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🎓 Master of Theosophy – Course Syllabi

The following courses constitute the core curriculum of the Master of Theosophy program. Each course is assigned a university code and a reference code aligned with the Florida Course Numbering System (FCNS).