The first class started July 20, 2000. The distance learning with symposia pro-
gram enables students from every state and nation to attend Kepler College. The col-
lege’s interdisciplinary curriculum is comprised of history, philosophy, cultural anthro-
pology, mythology, comparative religion, psychology, astronomy, mathematics, logic,
statistics, ethics, and systems theory, with all subjects taught through the lens of
astrology. Kepler students not only explore various astrological theories and tech-
niques used throughout history to the present, but critical thinking and open debate
are important aspects of the program as well. Kepler’s curriculum challenges its stu-
dents to explore, reason, experience, research, create, write, publish, and become con-
tributing members of society.
The bachelor’s program includes three terms of the history of astrology:
ancient, medieval, and the modern world. Another three terms comprise a year of
studies called “The Art and Science of Astrology,” and include an exploration of vari-
ous traditions, schools of interpretation, and mathematical systems used in astrology.
A third year offers each student an opportunity to choose a specialization track among
the following five options: 1) astrology and psychology; 2) Eastern and Western astro-
logical traditions; 3) astrology and health sciences; 4) astrology and the social sci-
ences; and 5) the theory and history of astrology. The fourth year of the bachelor’s
program includes the option of taking numerous electives, studying astrological litera-
ture and research, and developing a final project to demonstrate the student’s knowl-
edge. Two master’s programs are offered: Astrology and Counseling Psychology and
Astrology and the Social Sciences.
At least two faculty team-teach each course. The teaching team cocreates the
syllabus, and works in partnership the entire term, both with the distance-learning
portion of the curriculum, as well as at the on-site six-day symposium. All faculty have
higher degrees from accredited institutions, with most holding doctoral degrees.
While the curriculum is designed primarily as a full-time curriculum, part-time as well
as auditing options are available.
The college uses the services of Blackboard.com for the distance learning
aspect of the program. The web site includes an interactive online “classroom” where
faculty present questions and challenges that the students are expected to discuss
online. The symposium takes place at a residential site in the Seattle area, and
includes lectures, seminars, student presentations, debates, and other activities
throughout the day and evening.
Kepler College graduates may become practitioners, business consultants, writ-
ers, or researchers. In addition to acquiring an excellent astrological education and
obtaining a degree, Kepler students also make lifelong colleagues.
Source:
Kepler College of Astrological Arts and Sciences.www.kepler.edu
KEPLER, JOHANNES
Johannes Kepler, the last Western astronomer of note to believe in astrology, was born
on January 6, 1571, in Weil, Württemberg, Germany. He studied the elliptical orbits
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