Curriculum
The Path of the Crow is unique in that it offers both concrete instruction and a personal spiritual guide to accompany you on the path from beginning to end. Below is an outline of the twenty-six modules of study that form the core curriculum. These modules were written by Rev. Dr. Stephanie Rutt, our founder, and are structured to lead you on a deep, inner journey. As you travel the path, your study and reflections will detail how to navigate your inner sanctuary and create the conditions for mystical unity with God.
You may wonder why our seminary program is called The Path of the Crow. In Medicine Cards it is written that Crow is the keeper of sacred law, and that all sacred texts are under Crow’s protection. Crow feathers tell of spirit made flesh, and Crow medicine signifies a firsthand knowledge of a higher order of law and truth not always present in the laws of human cultures. The prime path of Crow people is to be willing to walk the talk, speak the truth, live one’s life mission and to balance past, present and future in the eternal now.
You may wonder why our seminary program is called The Path of the Crow. In Medicine Cards it is written that Crow is the keeper of sacred law, and that all sacred texts are under Crow’s protection. Crow feathers tell of spirit made flesh, and Crow medicine signifies a firsthand knowledge of a higher order of law and truth not always present in the laws of human cultures. The prime path of Crow people is to be willing to walk the talk, speak the truth, live one’s life mission and to balance past, present and future in the eternal now.
Core Text
The Call of the Mourning Dove: How Sacred Sound Awakens Mystical Unity, Rev. Dr. Stephanie Rutt
Core Curriculum
All books with links for purchasing are listed out in the Core Curriculum Books section, except The Call of the Mourning Dove which will be supplied to the seminarian.
The Call to Mystical Unity
Part 1: The Call: Echoes Sounding a New Day
Readings:
The Call of the Mourning Dove – Part 1
Doorway to the Sacred – Part 1
An Ordinary Life Transformed – Intro. sections, Chps. 1 & 2
Living the Prayer – Introduction & First half: Informing Our Divinity
Path of Crow – Modules 1-6
Part 2: Answering the Call: The Sonic Trilogy of Love
Readings:
The Call of the Mourning Dove – Part 2
Doorway to the Sacred – Parts 2 & 3
An Ordinary Life Transformed – Chps. 3-12
Living the Prayer – Second half: Informing Our Humanity
Path of Crow – Modules 7-15
Part 3: Living the Call: Awakened Mystical Unity
Readings:
The Call of the Mourning Dove – Part 3
Doorway to the Sacred – Parts 4 & 5
An Ordinary Life Transformed – Chps. 13-18
Living the Prayer – Summary (pp.36-7) & How the Lord’s Prayer…
Path of Crow – Modules 16-26
Duties of Ministry
Module 27 – Creating Worship Services & Ceremonies (Reading: The Interfaith Worship Manual)
Module 28 – Creating Weddings
Module 29 – Creating Memorial and Graveside Services
Module 30 – Creating Baby Blessing & Naming Ceremonies
The Call of the Mourning Dove: How Sacred Sound Awakens Mystical Unity, Rev. Dr. Stephanie Rutt
Core Curriculum
All books with links for purchasing are listed out in the Core Curriculum Books section, except The Call of the Mourning Dove which will be supplied to the seminarian.
The Call to Mystical Unity
Part 1: The Call: Echoes Sounding a New Day
Readings:
The Call of the Mourning Dove – Part 1
Doorway to the Sacred – Part 1
An Ordinary Life Transformed – Intro. sections, Chps. 1 & 2
Living the Prayer – Introduction & First half: Informing Our Divinity
Path of Crow – Modules 1-6
Part 2: Answering the Call: The Sonic Trilogy of Love
Readings:
The Call of the Mourning Dove – Part 2
Doorway to the Sacred – Parts 2 & 3
An Ordinary Life Transformed – Chps. 3-12
Living the Prayer – Second half: Informing Our Humanity
Path of Crow – Modules 7-15
Part 3: Living the Call: Awakened Mystical Unity
Readings:
The Call of the Mourning Dove – Part 3
Doorway to the Sacred – Parts 4 & 5
An Ordinary Life Transformed – Chps. 13-18
Living the Prayer – Summary (pp.36-7) & How the Lord’s Prayer…
Path of Crow – Modules 16-26
Duties of Ministry
Module 27 – Creating Worship Services & Ceremonies (Reading: The Interfaith Worship Manual)
Module 28 – Creating Weddings
Module 29 – Creating Memorial and Graveside Services
Module 30 – Creating Baby Blessing & Naming Ceremonies
