ADF Dedicant Program, Syllabus

Dedicant’s Path Through the Wheel of the Year2010-2011 Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship (ADF) Rev. Jessie “Medb” OlsonOffice #: 530-588-0374Email: knottydragon@hotmail.com Course Description Using Michael J. Dangler’s The ADF Dedicant Path Through the Wheel of the Year (Fourth Edition) we will work through each of the Dedicant’s Path criteria and documentation standards. Along the way we will share some of our work with the other students and explore various ways to document each of the steps in the Dedicant’s Path. Course Goals and Student Learning Objectives The objective of this course is to provide learning and sharing opportunities to members of ADF who would like a live person and the support of other members to support them on their path. Textbook: The ADF Dedicant Path Through the Wheel of the Year (Fourth Edition) Other Readings: Our Own Druidry Others as assigned Other equipment required: Dedicant Notebook An e-mail program or access to one Some way to write your final essays Access to the ADF website Other equipment recommended: A subscription to Oak Leaves A calendar or planner: A library card 1 8/4/2010 Introduction: using this document, tricks and tips, and acknowledgements ...............7 2 8/11/2010 Week 2: The First Oath......................................................................................................14 3 8/18/2010 Week 3: The first High Holy Day: an explanation.........................................................20 4 8/25/2010 Week 4: First High Day recap ...........................................................................................24 5 9/1/2010 Week 5: Nature Awareness 1.............................................................................................25 6 9/8/2010 Week 6: first book started: I-E Studies ............................................................................27 7 9/15/2010 Week 7: Home Shrine.........................................................................................................29 8 9/22/2010 Week 8: Meditation and Mental Training ........................................................................31 9 9/29/2010 Week 9: The second High Holy Day: an explanation....................................................35 10 10/6/2010 Week 10: Second High Day recap ....................................................................................37 11 10/13/2010 Week 11: The Two Powers................................................................................................38 12 10/20/2010 Week 12: Ancestors, the Mighty Dead.............................................................................43 13 10/27/2010 Week 13: The Nine Virtues: Wisdom ..............................................................................45 14 11/3/2010 Week 14: The Home Shrine (revisited)............................................................................49 15 11/10/2010 Week 15: The Nine Virtues: Piety ....................................................................................50 16 11/17/2010 Week 16: The third High Holy Day: an explanation .....................................................52 17 11/24/2010 Week 17: Third High Day recap....................................................................................... 54 18 12/1/2010 Week 18: Personal Religion............................................................................................... 55 19 12/8/2010 Week 19: The Dedicant Oath: First Thoughts............................................................... 59 20 12/15/2010 Week 20: The Nine Virtues: Vision ................................................................................. 61 21 12/22/2010 Week 21: Nature Awareness 2.......................................................................................... 63 22 12/29/2010 Week 22: The Fourth High Holy Day: An Explanation............................................... 65 23 1/5/2011 Week 23: Fourth High Day Recap................................................................................... 67 24 1/12/2011 Week 24: The Two Powers ............................................................................................... 68 25 1/19/2011 Week 25: The Nine Virtues: Courage.............................................................................. 70 26 1/26/2011 Week 26: Second Book Started: Modern Paganism...................................................... 72 27 2/2/2011 Week 27: The Nine Virtues: Integrity............................................................................. 74 28 2/9/2011 Week 28: The Fifth High Holy Day: An Explanation .................................................. 76 29 2/16/2011 Week 29: Fifth High Day Recap ..................................................................................... 78 30 2/23/2011 Week 30: The Two Powers: Final Essay......................................................................... 79 31 3/2/2011 Week 31: The Three Kindred: Nature Spirits ................................................................ 81 32 3/9/2011 Week 32: Meditation Reflection and Final Essay .......................................................... 83 33 3/16/2011 Week 33: The Nine Virtues: Perseverance .................................................................... 86 34 3/23/2011 Week 34: Personal Religion............................................................................................... 88 35 3/30/2011 Week 35: The Sixth High Holy Day: An Explanation .................................................. 91 36 4/6/2011 Week 36: Sixth High Day Recap ..................................................................................... 93 37 4/13/2011 Week 37: Home Shrine Revisited, Final Essay............................................................... 94 38 4/20/2011 Week 38: The Nine Virtues: Hospitality..........................................................................96 39 4/27/2011 Week 39: Nature Awareness (Final Essay)......................................................................99 40 5/4/2011 Week 40: Third Book Started: Hearth Culture ............................................................ 101 41 5/11/2011 Week 41: The Seventh High Holy Day: An Explanation........................................... 103 42 5/18/2011 Week 42: Seventh High Day Recap.............................................................................. 105 43 5/25/2011 Week 43: The Three Kindred: Deities .......................................................................... 106 44 6/1/2011 Week 44: The Nine Virtues: Moderation...................................................................... 108 45 6/8/2011 Week 45: The Nine Virtues: Fertility............................................................................. 110 46 6/15/2011 Week 46: The Three Kindred: Final Essays................................................................. 112 47 6/22/2011 Week 47: Wrapping Up: Personal Religion (Final Essay) and Book Reports......... 114 48 6/29/2011 Week 48: The Dedicant Oath......................................................................................... 117 49 7/6/2011 Week 49: Final High Day and Dedicant Oath Rite..................................................... 120 50 7/13/2011 Week 50: Final High Day and Dedicant Oath Rite Recap......................................... 122 51 7/20/2011 Week 51: Creating a Plan for Living Your Druidism ................................................. 123 52 7/27/2011 Week 52: Final Recap, Submission, and The Road Ahead ........................................ 125