The Black School

Due to unforseen circumstances, the following changes will be made to the class schedule.

111 - Sources and Language of Germanic Lore, which was cancelled last month, will be held on Monday, October 12, in Byram NJ from 7:00 - 8:30.

311 - Basic Techniques of Magic, which was originally scheduled for Thursday, October 29, will be held on Thursday, October 22, in Byram NJ from 7:00 - 8:30.

Anyone needing directions to the new location in Byram is requested to please email rektor@blackschool.org.

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The Black School’s Fall Semester begins on September 9th! Now is your chance to sign up for one or more of our certification tracks. This semester we are currently offering two tracks:

The Germanic Religion Track consists of courses 101, 111, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, and 216. It is intended for those students who are either practicing Germanic Pagans or who wish to learn more about the historical, social, and religious side of Heathenry.

The Germanic Magic Track consists of courses 101, 111, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, and 316. It is intended for those students who are drawn to more magical practices and who wish to learn about specific Germanic practices, but who are not necessarily Germanic pagans themselves.

Registering for a single certification track costs $75, and includes all of the following:

• Guaranteed seating for all eight courses offered as part of the track (that’s less than $10 per class!)
• Free course repeats (subject to space available and scheduling)
• Personalized one-on-one follow up
• Email Q&A and discussion support
• An official certificate upon the successful conclusion of all courses in the track

However, we are also offering a special Back To School offer for a limited time. You can sign up for both the Germanic Religion and Germanic Magic tracks for only $100, a savings of 30% off the pro-rated price!

Sign up now via PayPal– space is extremely limited!

EDIT: Fall registration is now closed.

(No refunds will be offered. All offers subject to change without notice.)

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The Black School is pleased to announce our fall semester course schedule!

Courses will be held at both the Morris County Library in Whippany, NJ (in the conference room) and the Parsippany-Troy Hills Library in Parsippany, NJ (in Group Study Room 1). All classes go from 7:00 pm - 8:30 PM.

September, 2009

Wed 9/9 (Parsippany Library): 101 - Introduction to Germanic Paganism. A broad overview covering the history, language, society, religion, and magical practices of the Germanic peoples. This is the prerequisite for all certification tracks.

Tue 9/29 (Morris County Library):  111 - Sources and Language of Germanic Lore. Covers the various written, archaeological, and folkloric sources which give us our understanding of Germanic culture and myth. Also includes tips on resources for learning and using the Old Norse and Anglo-Saxon languages.

October, 2009

Wed 10/14 (Parsippany Library): 211 - Historical Overview of the Germanic Peoples. To know where we are going, we must understand whence we come. Perspectives on the history of the Germanic peoples from the Roman era through the modern day, with particular attention to the process of Christianization and the modern Northern Revival.

Thu 10/29 (Morris County Library): 311 - Basic Techniques of Magic. Certain practical skills are universal across almost all magical practices; meditation, breath control, visualization, energy work, and so forth. This will be a hands-on participatory class to develop these skills as well as a discussion on theories of ritual structure, the ethics of magic, and so forth.

November, 2009

Wed 11/4 (Parsippany Library): 212 - The Germanic World-View. A significant part of the modern Northern revival is a conscious attempt to re-create the ancient Germanic world-view. Covers concepts such as honor, family, the importance of oaths, the gift-cycle, warriorship, the role of women, etc.

Mon 11/16 (Morris County Library):  312 - Omens and Divination. The ancient Germanic peoples were famed for the attention they paid to omens, and for their practice of divination to determine the will of the Gods in matters both important and minor. This course will describe both the theory and specific practices behind these beliefs.

December, 2009

Wed 12/9 (Morris County Library): 313 - Overview: The Runes. An overview covering the various runic futharks; the Elder, Younger, Anglo-Saxon, Armanen, and their variants and off-shoots. The basics of runic magic will also be covered, but students interested in in-depth rune-work are encouraged to take the follow-on course, 314 - Using the Younger Futhark (currently planned to be offered in the Winter 2010 semester).

Wed 12/30 (Parsippany Library): 213 - Ginnungagap, Ragnarok, and Everything in Between. The cosmology of the Germanic universe, from the beginning of the world through its fiery destruction and renewal. The Nine (Seven?) Worlds, the World Tree, different conceptions of the afterlife, and more.

Space is extremely limited, so reserve your place without delay.

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