Meeting Schedule and Descriptions
Classes, discussion groups, seminars, workshops, retreats and field trips held in California.
All classes, discussion groups and seminars listed below meet in Turlock and Modesto, California. Workshops, retreats and field trips are arranged in Stockton or Modesto, or elsewhere, as designated. Study groups meet throughout the year except during the summer, when field trips are organized.
Classes and Discussion Groups
Ongoing groups provide students with background knowledge concerning the world's religions and spiritual traditions, and their significance.
Celtic Mythology
A discussion group devoted to the myths, tales and symbolism of Celtic tradition.
Astrology: A Study of Humanity's Relationship to the Kosmos
A class exploring humanity's relationship to the Kosmos through the lens of astrology.
Seminars and Workshops
Alexandria West hosts two public seminars per year, addressing topics of popular interest or practical concern relating to current events and life's issues.
Alexandria West is a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study of wisdom traditions, spiritual and religious heritage, and perennial philosophy. Its library and bookstore hold catalogues of documents and books on ancient traditions, Egypt, comparative religion, and the literature of wisdom, and its special collections support research by students, scholars, and interested readers seeking meaning, truth, and awareness in contemporary life.
Public service and educational programming sit at the heart of the organization. Courses, discussion groups, seminars, workshops, retreats, and field trips are offered in California, with regular meetings held in Turlock and Modesto, while workshops, retreats, and field trips are arranged in Stockton, Modesto, or elsewhere as designated. Study groups operate through the year, with field trips organized during the summer months.
The organization holds itself to clear principles: respect for the inherent worth and dignity of every human being, commitment to compassion, justice, and altruism in action, and a responsibility to foster universal relations among people of differing views and currents of thought. Teaching and outreach are carried out in a spirit of common purpose, encouraging thoughtful dialogue rather than assertion.
Readers can explore the relevance of these traditions for daily living through published work, correspondence and correspondence courses, catalogueued online documents, meetings, and volunteer involvement. The stated mission emphasizes benefit to students and the wider public, pursuing human development and awareness of purpose through serious study of perennial teachings, with a serapeum-style library and a commitment to responsible scholarship.
| Program | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Public seminars | Talks on topics of popular interest or practical concern, including subjects such as Jewish Mysticism, Zoroastrianism and Christian Mysticism. | Two per year |
| Workshops | Working sessions on selected traditions and texts, arranged in Stockton, Modesto, or elsewhere as designated. | As designated |
| Retreats and field trips | Seasonal gatherings organized in place of the summer study groups. | Summer |
To join a study group or to ask about classes, workshops and field trips, write to activities@alexandriawest.org. If you live in the area and are interested in joining a study group, call April at 209-667-7486.
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