🎓 Course Tutor: High Priestess Trinity Moon, MCA (Head of Domus Ceremonia)
🎯 Level: Intermediate (open to all students of the Academy)
🔑 Prerequisites: None — though prior study of Ceremonial Design: Structure, Symbols & Sacred Space is recommended
🏆 Mastery Stream & Credits: Celebrancy (Domus Ceremonia) — 1 Credit (100 points)

📜 Course Description
Sacred space and altars are at the heart of ritual practice — they provide both the energetic container and the focal point of meaning within ceremony. In this course, students will explore how to create, hold, and weave sacred space with intention, and how to design altars that embody symbolism, beauty, and purpose.
From elemental correspondences to seasonal expression, from devotional altars to community rituals, this course offers a deep and practical exploration of the physical and energetic foundations that support all ceremony.

✨ By the end of the course, students will:

• Understand the purpose, energy, and boundaries of sacred space.

• Learn methods of creating and holding sacred space with presence and intention.

• Design altars that are symbolic, functional, and aesthetically meaningful.

• Work with natural and symbolic materials, including the four elements and directions.

• Explore seasonal, devotional, and celebrant-focused altar design.

• Guide participant movement and interaction within sacred space and around the altar.

• Integrate altar and space into a unified, living practice of ritual.
  
  

📖 Course Modules:

• Lesson 1 — The Nature of Sacred Space

• Lesson 2 —Energy, Boundaries, and Presence

• Lesson 3 — Creating Sacred Space: Methods & Practice

• Lesson 4 — The Celebrant as Space Holder

• Lesson 5 — The Language of Altars

• Lesson 6 — The Four Elements & Directions

• Lesson 7 — Natural & Symbolic Materials

• Lesson 8 — Seasonal & Devotional Altars

• Lesson 9 — The Living Altar: Care, Renewal & Transformation

• Lesson 10 — Movement, Ritual Flow & Interaction with Sacred Space

• Lesson 11 — Weaving Space & Altar Together

• Lesson 12 — Integration & Personal Practice
  
  

📥 Course Access Requirements
To access this course, students will need a device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) that meets the Canvas system requirements.
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You can also access your course on the go with the Canvas mobile app. From any device, students can:

• View lessons and grades

• Submit assignments

• Track progress with the built-in calendar and to-do list

• Send and receive messages
  
  

📚 Additional Resources

• Journal or Notebook — for reflection activities, notes, and assignment drafts.

• A Collection of Natural or Symbolic Items — such as stones, candles, feathers, shells, flowers, or cloths, for altar-crafting activities.

• A Quiet Space at Home — where you can practise exercises, set up altars, and reflect.

• Basic Ritual Tools (if you have them) — such as candles, bowls of water, incense, or statues, though these are not required.

This course is supported by a recommended reading list, offering practical and inspirational texts on sacred space, altars, symbolism, and ritual practice. Students may also join the Academy’s online Student Circle community via Facebook for shared support, discussion, and inspiration.

📝 Coursework & Submissions
This course includes a variety of thoughtfully crafted assignments to help you integrate and apply what you’ve learned.
Assignments are submitted through the Canvas platform and are evaluated based on:

• Clarity of expression

• Creativity and originality

• Understanding of the material

• Sincere effort and engagement
  
  

✍️ Coursework Load: Moderate
You can expect to spend around 2–4 hours completing assignments, in addition to reading and reflection time.

🎓 Mastery Stream & Credit Information
🏠 House: Domus Ceremonia (Celebrancy)
🏆 Credits Earned: 1 Credit (100 points)

This credit counts toward progression through the Mastery Streams as part of our structured training and advancement system. To learn more about how credits contribute to initiation and elevation within the tradition, please visit our Training Paths page.

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