About Christ College
What is CCTHW?
Christ College of Trans-Himalayan Wisdom (CCTHW) is a school
run by the CCTHW Charitable Trust, which was incorporated on 01
October 1999, and consists of six Trust Board Members.
The school currently offers:
- Diploma
(1 year) and Masters (2 year) programs
- Outreach
courses and workshops for the larger community
- A five year residential education program
All of the educational programs have at their core a quest
for understanding of the purpose of the soul. The Ageless Wisdom
teachings which are found in every culture are the teachings from
which all courses are created. In all courses the student is guided
to enquire the way.
For more information about the Curriculum
and Outreach.
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Vision Statement
Christ
College of Trans-Himalayan Wisdom trains the hearts and minds
of future leaders so that they can work practically for the betterment
of their communities
Its teachings create a synthesis of all spiritual traditions
found in New Zealand.
The school is a point of inspiration for the world community
and is linked to six other similar schools located around
the Earth.
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History
The
school is part of a spiritual tradition known as mystery schools.
Throughout human history schools have existed in every culture
to prepare the most advanced members of that culture for greater
responsibility in leadership of the community. These schools provided
tests of proficiency and knowledge which were called initiations.
The indigenous people's of New Zealand, Maori, spiritual teachings
were contained within a system of mystery schools which flourished
throughout the North and South Island. A major school, within
their tradition, was located on the Banks Peninsula. Christ
College is a modern expression of this tradition.
Throughout the twentieth century various individuals and spiritual
groups have worked to seed the New Schools. Most recently, the
University of the Seven Rays based in the USA has offered a range
of courses in Esoteric Sciences, which have prepared the students
to initiate the new schools and participate as faculty within
them. Since 1993 the Seven Ray Foundation in New Zealand offered
programmes which have prepared students to participate in the
New Zealand school.
The Seven Ray Foundation was incorporated as a charitable trust
in 1993. This was initiated by a group of students who had just
completed a Masters in Esotericism with the University of the
Seven Rays. The Seven Ray Foundation has now closed and all the
courses previously run by the Foundation are now offered by Christ
College of Trans-Himalayan Wisdom from it's Akaroa site. Christ
College also has an office in Christchurch (contact
us).
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Fundraising
It
is our belief that the teachings of the Ageless Wisdom should
be made available to all people, independent of their financial
status. We count on the generous voluntary donations of our students
and supporters so that our programs can continue to expand and
reach more individuals and groups.
We
wish to thank the many donors who have contributed to our work
and made it possible for us to purchase the 155 acre property
on which Christ College is sited. Donations have also built the
Meditation Temple and created the forestry project that will provide
a future stream of money.
Our
current project is student accommodation (estimated cost: $800,000
NZD). Once completed it will house twenty students and four tutors.
The success of this project will allow the five-year residential
program to begin.
With
your support we can continue contributing to the expansion of
human consciousness at this time of planetary crisis and expectancy.
Our work is not endowed and we, therefore, depend upon your generous
support.
Christ
College of Trans-Himalayan Wisdom is a Charitable Trust. Donations
and bequests are partially or wholly tax deductible under New Zealand
law. For information on how to arrange a donation or bequest,
please Contact Us.
For information about Current
Projects.
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