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The '''School of the Wisdom''' is an annual course in Theosophical topics given at the Adyar headquarters of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society]]. | |||
== History == | |||
In 1953, [[Geoffrey Hodson]] stepped in as Director of Studies. Under his leadership, the School was divided into two term, with an interval of three or four weeks during which the annual Convention would take place. Each term was to be about 10-11 weeks; the first devoted to Theosophical studies and the second to "Applied Theosophy." International Vice-President [[Sidney A. Cook]] wrote, "In the first our theosophical knowledge will be examined and re-studied; in the second modern thought in the principal fields of human interest will be surveyed to see what extent theosophical ideas are being approached and what additional light Theosophy can give."<ref>Sidney A. Cook, "The School of the Wisdom 1953-54," ''The American Theosophist'' 41.6 (June 1953), 109-110.</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 16:57, 20 March 2016
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ARTICLE UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The School of the Wisdom is an annual course in Theosophical topics given at the Adyar headquarters of the Theosophical Society.
History
In 1953, Geoffrey Hodson stepped in as Director of Studies. Under his leadership, the School was divided into two term, with an interval of three or four weeks during which the annual Convention would take place. Each term was to be about 10-11 weeks; the first devoted to Theosophical studies and the second to "Applied Theosophy." International Vice-President Sidney A. Cook wrote, "In the first our theosophical knowledge will be examined and re-studied; in the second modern thought in the principal fields of human interest will be surveyed to see what extent theosophical ideas are being approached and what additional light Theosophy can give."[1]
Notes
- ↑ Sidney A. Cook, "The School of the Wisdom 1953-54," The American Theosophist 41.6 (June 1953), 109-110.