Syllabus & Degree System of the Correllian Tradition
As a Correllian Temple, the Clan of Kheper Temple follows the Correllian Degree system which is the Three Degree system of Traditional Wicca.
The First Degree constitutes the lowest degree of
initiated Priesthood, but First Degree Clergy are understood to be still in the
process of learning their role as Clergy. Second Degree Clergy, once initiated,
are expected to know and be confident of their role, as it is the Second Degree
which often handles much of the running of a Temple or Shrine.
First Degree Clergy are expected to still have many
questions – Second Degree Clergy are expected to be able to answer all but the
most difficult of them. Consequently it behooves the Priesthood of the Second
Degree to be as well informed as possible. Also, many Second Degree Clergy will
choose a particular area in which to specialize their vocation. This specialization
is not required, but is strongly recommended. The Second Degree Cleric may
choose one, or several specialties to focus on, and these may change with time.
Thus one might specialize in ritual work, psychic work, healing, teaching, or
any of many possibilities. These specialties may be pursued through private
study, and in some cases Orders exist within the Correllian Tradition that one
may join to further the study of one’s specialty.
In keeping with this, the Second Degree Lessons are
both longer and more in-depth than the First Degree Lessons. They are intended
to give you a well-rounded magical education, building upon your foundation as
a First Degree, as well as to familiarize you with many of the options for
specialization which are open to you.
The Third Degree are the High Priesthood of the
Tradition. As such Third Degree are the guardians of the Tradition’s honor and integrity.
Honor and integrity are very important to the Correllian Tradition. Where the
Third Degree lead the other Degrees follow, and this puts a great
responsibility on the members of the Third Degree. The Third Degree Priesthood
are and must be the moral backbone of the Tradition if the Tradition is to
remain true to itself and retain the Mandate of Heaven. The primary duties of
the Third Degree may be said to be three. Each of these three duties is essential
to the maintenance and progress of our Tradition. These duties are teaching,
transformative energy work, and oracular work.
Wicca as a spiritual path
In taking the Correllian lessons you must understand that you are not just learning some interesting things about magic and Pagan religion, you are undertaking a spiritual journey. If you apply the things you are taught and persevere in your studies, it will change you on the deepest levels of your being; you will learn about parts of yourself that you may never have known existed (your Higher Self, your Astral body, your Chakras and your aura, to name only a few), master psychic skills you've only read about or seen in movies (clairvoyance, divination, psychometry and many more) and, learn how to use magic to take control of your very Destiny. You will develop strengths you do not now know that you have and you will in time face your deepest fears; and vanquish them.
Wicca is a path of transformation and growth which will challenge you and lead you to a renewed and enriched existence. Of course you don't necessarily get all of this just from the lessons. You have to do the work, and you need to continue your studies beyond just the First Degree to master all this. But these lessons will build a strong base to grow from.
Syllabus and Requirements
In order to qualify be initiated or elevated into any of the below degrees, you are required to complete a set syllabus through online or real-time study through the Clan of Kheper Temple, Clan of Mafdet Temple, or a recognized mentor at Witchschool, chartered Correllian Study Group, Witan Shrine or Temple.
As Clergy is an intermediary between Deity and humankind, the
Correllian Tradition holds that all people are inherently Clergy because
of the presence of Deity within them, and need no further intermediary
for their personal needs. This is why any Correllian may have a
Recognized Personal Shrine.However, it is one thing to be Clergy for
oneself as a personal manifestation of the Divine, and another thing to
be Clergy for others as a representative of the Tradition. The former
requires only the presence of Deity within, and answers only to that
presence. The latter requires training and recognition by the Tradition,
and is answerable to its standards.Because of this the Correll Mother
Temple and the Correllian Tradition have developed the requirements for
Clergy discussed below. The Clergy requirements of the Correll Mother
Temple not only constitute the prerequisites for Clerical standing in
the Mother Temple itself, but also constitute the minimum standards
required in the Correllian Tradition as a whole.
Correllian Degree Courses
Lessons for the First Degree
Traditionally it takes a minimum of a year and a day to achieve a Wiccan degree. Sometimes it takes much longer. These lessons have been formulated with this dictum in mind. These lessons are meant to be done at the rate of one a month. Twelve lessons following a month apart require at least a year to complete. This allows the student plenty of time to digest the information, which is quite wide-ranging in nature.
Lessons covered in this course include Magick, Cosmology, Personal Power, The Altar, The Airts, The Circle of Art, Invocation, Garb; Symbols, Omens and Divination, Basic Energy Work, Herbs, Oils and Incense and Stones and Crystals. Each lesson is divided into several parts, namely: the lesson itself, exercises, God of the Month, Spell of the Month, the Glossary and an Exam.
The requirements for First Degree clergy are as below and are not negotiable:
The Correllian Lessons for First Degree
Final Examination
The Five Mystic Secrets (Short course)
Correllian Philosophy (Short course)
Correllian Ministry (Short course)
Assignments pertaining to the First Degree syllabus
The following documentation also needs to be submitted:
Auto-biographical paper
Two Essays or One Essay and Two pathworkings (guided meditations)
Two forms of Identification with photographs (Passport and ID or drivers license)
Lessons for the Second Degree
The Second Degree Lessons have been created with the intention of giving the Second Degree student as wide a range of knowledge as possible. This is necessary for the Second Degree Priest/ess to function effectively and credibly.
The First Degree constitutes the lowest degree of initiated Priesthood, but First Degree Priesthood are understood to be still in the process of learning their role as Clergy. Second Degree Priesthood, once initiated, are expected to know and be confident of their role, as it is the Second Degree which often handles much of the running of a Temple or Shrine. First Degree Priesthood are expected to still have many questions and the Second Degree Priesthood are expected to be able to answer all but the most difficult of them. Consequently it behooves the Priesthood of the Second Degree to be as well informed as possible.
As with the Lessons for First Degree, the Second Degree Lessons contain several sections, which are intended to complement each other. These sections include the lesson, exercises, Spell of the Month, a glossary and the Exam. The subject matter of the twelve lessons include Tarot, Physiognomy, Astrology, Magical Alphabets, Numerology, Deaths, Spirits and Spirit Guides, Sex Magic, Magical Calendars, Advanced Chakra and energy working, Ley Lines, The Ba Gua and Group Dynamix. In keeping with this, the Lessons are both longer and more in-depth than the First Degree Lessons. They are intended to give you a well-rounded magical education, building upon your foundation as a First Degree.
The requirements for Second Degree clergy are as below and are not negotiable:
The Correllian Lessons for Second Degree
Final Examination
Assignments pertaining to the Second Degree syllabus
Ritual in Theory and Practice (Short course)
Second Degree Spells (Short course)
Correllian State Robes (Short course)
Final Project
Final Defense (Interview)
The following documentation also need to be submitted:
Two forms of Identification with photographs (Passport and ID or drivers license)
Lessons for the Third Degree
The Third Degree Lessons are considerably harder than previous Degrees. In addition to the written materials there are also a number of other requirements in the form of papers and practical projects which will need to be completed.
In pursuing these Lessons you will not only gain in-depth knowledge of things that you may never have thought of before but through diligent application of that knowledge and the exercises which accompany each Lesson will hopefully gain mastery of skills which few possess. The Third Degree is not something to be entered into lightly. It may appear that the High Priesthood receives most of the glamour and prestige of Temple life, but this is a deceptive appearance: for it is upon the Third Degree that the responsibility and the larger share of the work falls. No matter how many people are in a Temple if the Third Degree falters difficulties are likely to ensue, for it is upon the Third Degree that the responsibility for setting direction and maintaining morale fall, in addition to all of their more obvious duties.
The requirements for Third Degree clergy are as below and are not negotiable:
The Correllian Lessons for Third Degree
Final Examination
Third Degree Exercises
Project 1: Introspective Life Map and self-healing analysis
Project 2: Prepare & Teach one original class
Project 3: Plan & host one public event
The following documentation also need to be submitted:
Two forms of Identification with photographs (Passport and ID or drivers license)
A formal interview will be carried out with the Third Degree candidate online or where possible in person, before the application is processed.
Please note
A Clergy application fee is payable per degree before you are registered with the Mother Temple and certificates are issued should your application be successful.
First Degree: R350.00
Second Degree: R700.00
Third Degree: R1000.00
For information pertaining to course costs, please click here.
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Degree Syllabus