Welcome to Foundations in New Orleans Voodoo
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Course Description
This unique course is the only place where you can learn about New Orleans Voudou, Creole Voudou, Louisiana Voudou, the Louisiana Traiteur tradition, Spiritualism, Hoodoo and Rootwork as they are practiced in New Orleans and along the bayous and swamps of Louisiana. We base our teachings on the traditional concept of Ancestor reverence and build upon these teachings in a fascinating exploration of one of the richest and most diverse magicospiritual landscapes in the United States. In New Orleans, anyone can practice Voodoo. There is no formal religious initiation rite, no rigid orthodoxy, and there are no standard ways to worship—although there are guidelines. New Orleans Voodoo is a fluid, adaptable, syncretic, and inclusive spiritual and religious practice that embraces the hearts of all people, no matter their race, creed, or origin. The loas, spirits, orishas, and mysteries—all terms used to describe the divine archetypal, natural and spiritual forces of New Orleans Voodoo—are ever-changing, manifesting in infinite ways according to the filter of a given culture and geographic location.
Through a variety of written and experiential assignments, readings, power point presentations, videos, fieldwork and weekly chat sessions, this course will describe and provide guidance for the implementation of the basic concepts and characteristics of New Orleans Voudou. Class assignments are both written and applied. Topics covered include: the history of Voudou in New Orleans; Exploring the unique pantheon of saints and spirits; Cultural Catholicism as a unique characteristic of New Orleans Voudou, a basic order of service and special focus on ancestor reverence. Students will be introduced to the magickal traditions and learn some practical conjures to enrich their lives. This course is designed for the noninitiate and will provide guidance for anyone wishing to develop a working relationship with the Voudou Spirits within the context of the folk religion found in and around the New Orleans area as practiced by locals for several hundred years.
This course is required for C.P.R. certification. No prerequisites. |
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Course Delivery
Crossroads University is the first online rootwork training program that delivers its information via the course module. A module is a self-contained portion of the course that both stands alone and builds upon any previous modules. The program director pulls from her background in academic and professional program development to design the courses.
The course content is found right here in the members only portion of the website. All of the readings and assignments are contained within the various course modules. Additional training is provided via chats, videos, recordings and webinars, and personal interaction with the instructors.
Course Content
Module 1: Background and History. It may sound boring, but trust me, New Orleans is anything but! Learn about New Orleans culture, as well as other areas of Louisiana that influence New Orleans Voodoo. Learn about the sacred geography like Congo Square and Algiers, and traditions like the Baby Dolls, Mardi Gras Indians, New Orleans Jazz, Louisiana Traiteurs and more.
Module 2: Ancestor Reverence. We stand on the backs of our Ancestors. Without proper understanding of how to honor them, the rest is a waste of time. Learn how to create an Ancestor altar and how to honor your personal Ancestors going back seven generations.
Module 3: The Pantheon. This module introduces the loas, orishas, and Spirits of New Orleans Voodoo, including how to serve them.
Module 4: Cultural Catholicism. This module introduces the concept of Cultural Catholicism and how it is present in New Orleans Voodoo. From the Saints to candle-burning, to foot-washing to using the Psalms, you will find it in this module.
Module 5: Graveyard Science. New Orleans is famous for her Cities of the Dead. With New Orleans Voodoo centered on Ancestor reverence, it comes as no surprise that graveyard work in central to the tradition.
Module 6: Magickal Traditions. This section provides a ton of workings based on common types of works found in New Orleans Voodoo and New Orleans Hoodoo. It's the fun stuff. By the time you get here, if you have thoroughly internalized and learned all of the foundational information, your conjure skills will be unstoppable.
We only accept a limited number of students at a time, so get in while you can!
Crossroads University is the first online rootwork training program that delivers its information via the course module. A module is a self-contained portion of the course that both stands alone and builds upon any previous modules. The program director pulls from her background in academic and professional program development to design the courses.
The course content is found right here in the members only portion of the website. All of the readings and assignments are contained within the various course modules. Additional training is provided via chats, videos, recordings and webinars, and personal interaction with the instructors.
Course Content
Module 1: Background and History. It may sound boring, but trust me, New Orleans is anything but! Learn about New Orleans culture, as well as other areas of Louisiana that influence New Orleans Voodoo. Learn about the sacred geography like Congo Square and Algiers, and traditions like the Baby Dolls, Mardi Gras Indians, New Orleans Jazz, Louisiana Traiteurs and more.
Module 2: Ancestor Reverence. We stand on the backs of our Ancestors. Without proper understanding of how to honor them, the rest is a waste of time. Learn how to create an Ancestor altar and how to honor your personal Ancestors going back seven generations.
Module 3: The Pantheon. This module introduces the loas, orishas, and Spirits of New Orleans Voodoo, including how to serve them.
Module 4: Cultural Catholicism. This module introduces the concept of Cultural Catholicism and how it is present in New Orleans Voodoo. From the Saints to candle-burning, to foot-washing to using the Psalms, you will find it in this module.
Module 5: Graveyard Science. New Orleans is famous for her Cities of the Dead. With New Orleans Voodoo centered on Ancestor reverence, it comes as no surprise that graveyard work in central to the tradition.
Module 6: Magickal Traditions. This section provides a ton of workings based on common types of works found in New Orleans Voodoo and New Orleans Hoodoo. It's the fun stuff. By the time you get here, if you have thoroughly internalized and learned all of the foundational information, your conjure skills will be unstoppable.
We only accept a limited number of students at a time, so get in while you can!
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Foundations in New Orleans Voodoo is a self-paced course with open enrollment. Cost of the course includes access to course materials, class group and Crossroads University chat sessions which cover a broad range of topics related to southern conjure and New Orleans Voudou. Once the course is paid for, you will receive an email with further instructions. You will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement where you agree not to share proprietary information outside of Crossroads University or use our course materials for personal profit. Proprietary information includes the course structure and our intellectual property. We expect our students to internalize the information they receive and use it to enrich their personal and professional lives.
Access to the individual course does not automatically mean you are approved for the Certification in Professional Rootwork (C.P.R.) credential, which requires a separate application process. Once you have paid for a course, you will receive a welcome email directing you to an online confidentiality form you must sign before given access to the course materials. Once you have received access to the course materials, there are no refunds. Clicking the "Enroll Now" button and purchasing this course indicates your agreement to these terms.
Questions about this or other courses? Need a payment plan? Feel free to contact us.
Access to the individual course does not automatically mean you are approved for the Certification in Professional Rootwork (C.P.R.) credential, which requires a separate application process. Once you have paid for a course, you will receive a welcome email directing you to an online confidentiality form you must sign before given access to the course materials. Once you have received access to the course materials, there are no refunds. Clicking the "Enroll Now" button and purchasing this course indicates your agreement to these terms.
Questions about this or other courses? Need a payment plan? Feel free to contact us.
$500.00
*Once you have paid for a course, you will receive a welcome email directing you to an online confidentiality form you must sign before given access to the course materials. Once you have received access to the course materials, there are no refunds.
