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ENROLLMENT
All
courses consist of several learning modules and are self-paced.
Students receive free membership to the Conjure Corner forum
where classes are held and
access to class without charge (with the exception of initial
payment) as long as they are actively involved in coursework.
There are 2 weekly chat
sessions offered on the weekends at present. Students are
encouraged to attend one of these chat
sessions per week. Chat sessions are designed to be an open
forum to discuss assigned readings, fieldwork, and experiential
exercises. Students are expected to participate in class
discussions, either through responses to the assigned readings,
or through the introduction of new material gained via field or
personal experience, through ancillary readings, chat sessions
and the Crossroads University Social Networking Group at Conjure
Corner.
Participation in all courses
requires signing a confidentiality agreement. The purpose of the
confidentiality agreement is twofold: 1) it protects your
identity and the identity of other students and requires you to
keep in confidence anything that is discussed and the identity
of class members; and 2) you MUST agree to not share or sell the
contents of the course, downloaded materials, discussions or
anything else. This course and everything it is made of is
protected by intellectual property laws and is registered with
the United States Federal Copyright Office. Violators will be
pursued to the most unpleasant extent of mundane and spiritual
laws and is grounds for immediate expulsion from the program and
class.
Where indicated, course materials are
available through Crossroads
Mojo or
Medicines and Curios. Where course materials are available through
Medicines and Curios, a link is provided where the materials may
be purchased.
Note that the cost for
individual courses is significantly lower for those who enroll
for the entire Certified Professional Rootworker (C.P.R.)
program. This means you have submitted your paperwork and
application for admission, and we have reviewed it and deemed
you a good fit. You must have paid in full or be making regular
payments to get the reduced rate. The cost of classes for
students enrolled in the program amounts to approximately $24.95
per course.
Individuals who wish to
take just one or two courses may do so at the prices listed
beneath each course.
CURRENT
COURSES
Indian Spirit Hoodoo:
Through a variety of written and experiential assignments,
readings, power point presentations, videos, fieldwork and
weekly chat sessions, this course describes and guides students
towards the implementation of Native American concepts and
characteristics of Hoodoo, Rootwork, Spiritualism, southern folk
magic and New
Orleans Voodoo.
Class assignments are both
written and applied. Topics covered include: The History of Red
and Black Relationships; Native American influences on Hoodoo
and rootwork; Working with Black
Hawk; Indigenous Herbalism and Medicine; working with Indian Spirit Guides and more. Class is self-paced and
consists of several learning modules. Cost $75.00. Open
Enrollment.
This class is currently full and closed to
new
students.
$75.00
Doll Baby Conjure:
Through a variety of written and experiential assignments,
readings, power point presentations, videos, fieldwork and
weekly chat sessions, this course describes doll baby conjure
across cultures and guides students
in making 6 distinct types of magical dolls and how to use them.
Class assignments are both written and applied. Topics covered
include: the history of doll magic,
how to make magical dolls, and how to use dolls in conjure.
Class is self-paced and consists of 6 learning modules. Cost
$50.00. Open enrollment.
This class is currently full and closed to
new
students.
$50.00
Foundations in Southern Rootwork 1
When it first arrived to
these shores via the slave trade, Hoodoo was a very powerful
system of ancestral-based magical, spiritual and herbal system
of knowledge said to be directly connected to the African Vodou
Spirits. Based on this premise,
students learn
traditional methods of collecting herbs and roots and other
materia medica of Hoodoo, learn basic cleansing methods for self
and home, learn protection and warding techniques, participate
in individual and group rituals and design their own works using
the knowledge acquired throughout the course.
Using the cooperative learning and oral
tradition paradigms, the student learning experience is enhanced
through interaction with each other on a daily basis via
multiple social networking platforms, weekly online classes and
open access by phone and email to the instructors. Assignments
are largely experiential in nature. Class is self-paced
consisting of 6 learning modules. Cost $24.95. Kit $30.00. Class
begins February 15, 2013.
This course requires a kit of 10 basic herbs, roots and curios that will
be the main focus of the class. You can find the Southern Rootworker Starter
Kits here:
Southern Rootworker Starter Kit
This class is currently full and closed to
new
students.
$24.95
Foundations in New Orleans Voodoo 1
A largely misunderstood tradition, New
Orleans Voodoo is a rich, dynamic tradition with distinct
African, Native American, and Catholic influences. Students
explore New Orleans Voodoo in its appropriate cultural context,
learn the pantheon of Spirits and Saints, and learn a basic
order of service. A strong emphasis placed on ancestor reverence
and students are guided towards strengthening personal ancestral
ties. Using the cooperative learning and oral tradition
paradigms, the student learning experience is enhanced through
interaction with each other on a daily basis via multiple social
networking platforms, weekly online classes and open access by
phone and email to the instructors. Assignments are largely
experiential in nature. Class is self-paced consisting of
six learning modules. Cost $24.95. Class begins
March 15, 2013.
This class is currently full and closed to
new
students.
$24.95
The Spiritual Traditions of Marie
Laveaux
This course focuses on the unique
contributions of the infamous Voodoo Queen Marie Laveaux to New
Orleans Voodoo. Students explore the sociopolitical climate of
the time in which she lived and learn about her life and work.
The primary categories of her work are identified and students
engage in activities related to these traditions under the
guidance of the instructors. Students learn the correct way to
set up an altar to her and how to honor and petition her. Using
the cooperative learning and oral tradition paradigms, the
student learning experience is enhanced through interaction with
each other on a daily basis via multiple social networking
platforms, weekly online classes and open access by phone and
email to the instructors. Assignments are largely experiential
in nature. Class is self-paced consisting of 6 learning modules.
Cost $75.00. Class begins March 15, 2013.
This class is currently full and closed to
new
students.
$75.00
Spiritual Baths and Cleansings
Through a variety of written and experiential assignments,
readings, power point presentations, videos, fieldwork and
weekly chat sessions, this course describes and guides students
towards the implementation of basic concepts and characteristics
of spiritual baths and cleansings in the Southern tradition.
Class assignments are both written and applied. Topics covered
include: Diagnosing, Prescribing, Making and Using spiritual baths; egg limpias
(cleansings); asperging with herbs and incense, chicken foot
cleansings, cleansings with bird wings and feathers, foot
washings and more. Learn how, where and when to dispose of bath
water. Learn prayers and psalms to use when performing
cleansings.
Required for C.P.R.
certification. Cost $24.95. Class Begins
February 15, 2013.
This class is currently full and closed to
new
students.
$24.95
Folk Magic Formulary 1: Making Magical Oils and Potions and How
to Use Them:
Through a variety of written and experiential assignments,
readings, power point presentations, videos, fieldwork and
weekly chat sessions, this course describes and guides students
towards the mechanics and basic concepts and characteristics
of making magical oils and potions in the Southern tradition.
Class assignments are both written and applied. Topics covered
include: Techniques and recipes for making anointing and
dressing oils,
liniments, spiritual waters and ointments. No prerequisites.
Note that this class will require the purchase and availability
of a variety of tools, essential oils, containers, herbs and
roots. We have resources available for those that need them
through Crossroads Mojo and Medicines and Curios. Let us know
upon signing up whether or not you will need these things. You
can expect to spend about $50.00 for tools and supplies to
complete this course.
Class begins March 15, 2013.
This class is currently full and closed to
new
students.
$50.00
Foundations of Southern Rootwork 2:
Through a variety of written and experiential assignments,
readings, power point presentations, videos, fieldwork and
weekly chat sessions, this course builds upon Foundations in
Southern Rootwork 1 describing and guiding students
towards the implementation of intermediate concepts and
characteristics of Hoodoo and Rootwork in the Southern
tradition.
Class assignments are both written and applied. Required for
C.P.R. certification. Prerequisite:
Foundations in Southern Rootwork 1. This course
requires a kit of 10 basic herbs, roots and curios that will be the main focus
of the class. Kit costs $30.00 and will be available through
Medicines and Curios. Class Begins
March 15, 2013.
This class is currently full and closed to
new
students.
$24.95
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