Lifelong Learning - Course Book List
All students should purchase the 7th edition of the APA Publication Manual to ensure they meet Atlantic University's required writing style: American Psychological Association (7th ed.) APA -Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. ISBN-10:1433805618/ ISBN-13:978-1433805615 PRICE: $31.50
***PLEASE NOTE: Textbooks SHOULD NOT be purchased until semester enrollment has been confirmed.***
All courses are listed numerically
TP5000 Introduction to Transpersonal Studies
Bro, H. (2011). A Seer Out of Season: The Life of Edgar Cayce. Virginia Beach, VA: A.R.E. Press. ISBN-13: 978-08766046043. Price: $8.95
Kornfield, J. (1993). A Path with Heart. New York, NY: Bantam Books. ISBN-10: 0553372114. Price: $18.00
Mayer, E. (2008). Extraordinary Knowing. New York, NY: Bantam Books. ISBN-13: 978-0553382235. Price: $16.00
Schlitz, M., Vieten, C., & Amorok, T. (2008). Living Deeply: The Art & Science of Transformation in Everyday Life. (1st ed.). Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-1572245334. Price: $16.95 (Note: This title is available in LIRN.)
Siefer, N., & Vieweg, M. (2009). When the Soul Awakens: The Path to Spiritual Evolution and a New World Era. (2nd ed.). Reston, VA: Gathering Wave Press. ISBN-13: 978-0982004708 $10.91 (Note: This title is available in LIRN.)
Hacker, D. (2012). A Pocket Style Manual. (6th ed.). New York, NY: Bedford/St. Martin's. ISBN-13: 978-0312542542. Price: $26.85
Strunk, W., & White, E. B. (2000). The Elements of Style. (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon. ISBN-10: 020530902X. Price: $9.95 *DO NOT GET the William Strunk 2014 edition, which is a reprint of the first edition.
TP5005 Spiritual Crisis
Grof, S., & Grof, C. (1992). The Stormy Search for Self: A Guide to Personal Growth Through Transformational Crisis. New York, NY: Jeremy P. Tarcher. ISBN-10: 087477649X. Price: $16.95
McMillin, D. (1997). Case Studies in Schizophrenia. Virginia Beach, VA: A.R.E. Press. ISBN-10: 0876043821. Price: $140.76 (Note: A PDF copy of this book is supplied in the classroom.)
TP5010 The Inner Life: Dreams, Meditation, Creativity, and Imagination
Davenport, L. (2009). Healing and Transformation Through Self-Guided Imagery. Sonoma, CA: Celestial Arts. ISBN-10: 1587613247. Price: $15.95
Feinstein, D., & Krippner, S. (2009). Personal Mythology: Using Ritual, Dreams, and Imagination to Discover Your Inner Story. Santa Rosa, CA: Energy Psychology Press. ISBN-10: 160415036X. Price: $18.95
Kornfield, J. (2008). Meditation for Beginners. Boulder, CO: Sounds True. ISBN-10: 1591799422. Price: $14.95
Moss, R. (2010). The Secret History of Dreaming. Novato, CA: New World Library. ISBN-10: 157731901X. Price: $15.95
Reed, H. (2005). Dream Solutions: The Dream Quest Guidebook. Rancho Mirage, CA: We Publish Books/Hermes Home Press, 2009. ASIN: B002ADA07S. Price: $29.95. For Electronic Version CLICK HERE. Price: $12.95 *Recommend ordering from Lulu. Amazon delivery has a long delay.
Ability to listen to.mp3 recordings from the Internet and the ability to create audio voice recordings for playback and listening.
TP5020 Foundations of Transpersonal Psychology
Daniels, M. (2005). Shadow, Self, Spirit: Essays in Transpersonal Psychology. Exeter, UK: Imprint Academic. ISBN: 1 84540 022 4. $34.90
Friedman, H. L., & Hartelius, G. (Eds.). (2013). The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Transpersonal Psychology. Chichester, West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN, 978-1-119-96755-2, $37.00 (Note: This title is available in LIRN.)
Additional required readings will be available in the online classroom.
TP5050 Religion, Spirituality, and the Transpersonal
Smith, H. (2009). The World's Religions. (50th anniversary ed.). New York, NY: HarperOne. ISBN-13: 978-0061660184. Price: $16.99
Ullman, R. & Reichenberg-Ullman, J. (2001). Mystics, Masters, Saints, andSages: Stories of Enlightenment. Berkeley, CA: Red Wheel/Weiser. ISBN-10: 1573245070. Price: $21.95
Zagano, P. (2013). Mysticism and the Spiritual Quest: A Crosscultural Anthology. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press. ISBN-13: 978-0809146260. Price: $17.42
TP5070 The Transpersonal Relationship: Holistic Mentoring and Applied Intuitive Arts
Edge, L. W. (2011). The Eclectic Practitioner: Becoming Holistic. Virginia Beach, VA: KT Press. ISBN: 978-0615553115 Price: $19.12 (signed copies available)
Jones, D. M. (2011). The Art of Uncertainty: How to Live in the Mystery of Life and Love It. NY: Tarcher/Penguin. ISBN: 978-1585428724 Price: $14.29
Computer camera and microphone and Skype-to-Skype Internet connectivity capabilities
TP5100 Origin and Destiny of Human Consciousness
Sparrow Christy, L. (2013). Beyond Soul Growth. Virginia Beach, VA: A.R.E. Press. ISBN: 978-0876047323. Price: $17.95
Selbie, J., & Steinmetz, D. (2010). The Yugas. Nevada City, CA: Crystal Clarity. ISBN: 978-1565892538. Price: $16.95
TP5110 Science and Spirituality
Additional required readings will be available in the online classroom.
Zemeckis, R. (Prod., Dir.). (1997). Contact [Motion Picture]. United States: Warner Bros. Price: $3.99-12.99 (This film is available for purchase, rental, or "on-demand" internet viewing.)
Rotello, G. (Dir.). (2013). The History of Everything [Television series]. In Big History. Price: $2.99 (Episode 17 is available for or "on-demand" internet viewing.)
Tarnas, R. (1993). The passion of the Western mind. New York, NY: Ballantine Books. ISBN: 978-034536809. Price: $13.47
TP5150 Psychology of Creativity
Andreasen, N. C. (2006). The Creative Brain. New York, NY: Penguin Group. ISBN -13: 978-0452287815. Price: $15.00
Maisel, E. (2007). Creativity for Life. Novato, California: New World Library. ISBN-13: 978-1577315582. Price: $19.95
Paine-Clemes, B. (2015). Creative Synergy. Virginia Beach, VA: Fourth Dimension Press. ISBN 13: 978-0-87604-813-9. Price: $17.95
Weisberg, R. W. (2006). Creativity. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. ISBN-13: 978-0471739999. Price: $73.07
TP5155 Creating a Meaningful Life
Beck, M. (2013). Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaim Your True Nature to Create the Life you Want. New York, NY: Atria Books. ISBN-13: 978-1451624601. Price: $16.00
Dispenza, J. (2012). Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One. New York, NY: Hay House USA. ISBN-13: 978-1-4019-3808-6. Price: $11.82
Levoy, G. (2014). Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion. Jeremy Tarcher/Penguin: NY, NY. ISBN-13: 978-0399163234 Price: $21.56
TP5250 An Introduction to Visual Art Skills: A Transpersonal Approach
Cornell, J. (1997). Drawing the Light from Within. New York, NY: Prentice Hall Press. ISBN-10:0835607569. Price: $22.95 (Chapters 1, 3, 5, and 6; when purchasing art supplies for this course, please note that we will be working only with the assignments from these chapters.)
Edwards, B. (1999). The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain.New York, NY: Jeremy P. Tarcher. ISBN-10:0874774241. Price: $16.95 (Chapters 1-10; when purchasing art supplies for this course, please note that we will be working only with the assignments from these chapters.)
Ingerman, S. (2015). Walking in Light: Everyday Empowerment of a Shamanic Life. Boulder, CO: Sounds True. ISBN-13:978-1-62203-428-4 Price: $15.35
TP6000 Becoming a Teacher of Dream Work/Dream Interpretation
Additional required readings will be available in the online classroom.
TP6005 Becoming a Teacher of Finding Your Mission in Life
All required course materials and readings are included in the online classroom.
TP6010 Becoming a Teacher of Meditation and the Inner Life
Gawler, I. & Bedson, P. (2011). Meditation: An In-Depth Guide. New York, NY: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin. ISBN-13: 9781585428618. Price: $16.85
Hanh, T. N. (1991). Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life. New York, NY: Bantam. ISBN-13: 978-0553351392. Price: $9.16
Maurine, C.. & Roche, L. (2001). Meditation Secrets for Women: Discovering Your Passion, Pleasure, and Inner Peace. San Francisco, CA: Harper. ISBN-13: 978-0062516978. Price: $13.61
TP6100 Principles of Parapsychology
Cardena, E., Palmer, J. & Marcusson-Clavertz, D. (Eds.). (2015). Parapsychology: A Handbook for the 21st Century. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company. ISBN-13: 978-0786479160. Price: $65.00
Broughton, R. (1991). Parapsychology: The Controversial Science. New York, NY: Ballantine Books. ISBN-13: 978-0345356383. Price: $11.00
TP6140 Mythology and Symbolism: Pathway to Transformation
Feinstein, D., & Krippner, S. (2009). Personal Mythology: Using Ritual, Dreams, and Imagination to Discover Your Inner Story. Santa Rosa, CA: Energy Psychology Press. ISBN-10: 160415036X. Price: $18.95
Campbell, J. and Moyers, B. (2013). The Power of Myth with Bill Moyers (Motion Pictures). Emeryville, CA: Athena Studios. You can either purchase a copy or can find one in many public libraries. Price: $28.59
You will also be viewing the following two 6 hour-long interviews between Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers: The Message of the Myth and The Heroes Adventures. These interviews were previously available for viewing online but have now been removed. You can either purchase the 2-volume set, or you can find them in many public libraries. Price: $3.98
TP6405 Mandala Creation as a Transformative Practice
Arguelles, J., & Arguelles, M. (1995). Mandala. Boston, MA: Shambhala. ISBN-10: 1570621209. Price: $20.00
Cunningham, B. (2002). Mandala: Journey to the Center. New York, NY: DK Publishing, Inc. ISBN-10: 0789480654. Price: $15.00
Fincher, S. (2010). Creating Mandalas For Insight, Healing, and Self Expression. Boston, MA: Shambhala. ISBN-10: 1590308050. Price $18.95
Grossman, W. (2007). To be Healed by the Earth. New York, NY: Seven Stories Press. ISBN-13: 978-1583227497. Price: $22.95
Malchiodi, C. (2002). The Soul's Palette: Drawing on Art's Transformative Powers. Boston, MA: Shambhala. ISBN-10: 1570628157. Price: $24.95
In addition to the above books and materials, you may want to have on hand a selection of CDs of instrumental music or sounds designed to promote meditative or creative states of consciousness:
- The Relaxation Company is a good source for appropriate music and sounds.
- Another option is music streamed online through the Pandora or Spotify