The European Spiritual Heritage School is a school unlike any other. It is a unique educational institution
catering to the need to provide an effective understanding of and reconnection to the spiritual roots and evolving essence
of European heritage.
Thereby whilst its subject remit and teaching is exclusively European, because of its unusual philosophy can
enable people of all races and continents to comprehend the spiritual and ethical dimension to civilsiation. This includes
democratic and humanitarian principle as well as respect for Nature, care for landscape and other creatures since this too
is deemed by us to be part of the sentient path of unfolding.
An empathic, intuitive and shared-learning approach is taken which also encompasses the highest
human virtues as well as citizen skills. This also encourages understanding, respect and appreciation of the diversity of
Europe as a family of nations and the unique character and value of each region and tradition.
Here is a brief outline:
Governing Note
The school is predicated upon and run strictly according to the teachings and philosophy of its founder Stephen B. Cox
and the "Ethos" and "Articles of Living" which he created to guide the European Spiritual Heritage Trust, of which the school
is a part.
The school, like the Trust it is strictly non-political; is not connected in any way with any other organisation or group;
does not permit prejudice in terms of staff or student participation on the grounds of race, religion, creed, gender etc;
deals exclusively with European heritage & related matters.
All its teaching and its programmes are structured in a spiritual manner with regards to timetable; methods; syllabus;
lessons; projects supervision, assessment and selection etc.
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Subject Remit:
The subjects which shall be taught in the school shall be the following. All of the programmes shall relate to
one or more of these subjects either in a specific single context or cross disciplinary methodology.
Mythology.
Archaeology.
Ethnography.
History.
Ancient religions.
Philosophy.
Folklore.
Spirituality & Ethics.
Spirituality & Daily Life.
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Programmes:
1. The interconnectedness yet individuality of the family of nations.
2. Pantheons.
3. Ethics.
4. Nature, religion,
spirituality.
5. Spiritualised day.
6. Ethnography & landscape.
7. Lost tribes, modern languages.
8. Ancient
sites (I) research (ii) respect & treatment.
9. Regional tradition (I) research (ii) customs
10. Harmony & culture in the nations of Europe today: (a) sacred sites; (b) customs; (c) pantheons; (d) calendar.
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Objectives:
The curriculum and programmes and syllabus' thereof shall have the following objectives:
1. Cherish European diversity & regional traditions in the context of a shared civilisation
2. Enhance awareness of heritage, roots, customs, values.
3. Encourage citizen values.
4. Improve overall education levels & cultural competancy.
5. Facilitate skills learning.
6.Assist fulfilment of potential and innate positive characteristics.
7. Enrich life via our Ethos and Articles of Living.
8. Bring a spiritual dimension to life.
9. Offer a unique resource and facility for practical learning and the highest human virtues.
10. Foster a moral and ethical dimension to life and public spiritedness.
11. Appreciation of Nature and respect for other creatures.
12. Personal responsibility, teamanship, leadership skills.
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Association and Links:
At present we permit links with the following:
The Council of Europe.
The European Union & its agencies.
The OECD.
State Education foreign Ministries.
Universities.
State schools & colleges.
We have liaison with various Foreign & Education Ministries abroad. We have wide experience of teaching many nationalities;
cultural liaison, hospitality, excursions/itineraries.
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Parameters and Nations:
Our work gives us a unique insight into Europe and all its regions. This can be vital to European students/pupils needing
to comprehend the forces moulding Europe, heritage and customs, and aspirations. It also enables us to provide unique excursions,
courses and activities for school and colleges especially those of European studies, History, Languages, and Cultural Studies.
Europe is deemed to be not only the European Union, but also the E.E.A., and 2nd, wave applicant countries. Additionally
where feasible, we extend co-operation, exchange and education to other European nations
Successful residential programmes have been organised by us here in England for small groups of students (either
single nationality or mixed) from:
Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, England, Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, Italy, Greece, Romania. This
is in addition to correspondence courses in: Poland, Austria, France, Spain, Portugal.
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Teaching Methods & Assessments:
1. Wherever posisble all teaching is by the "hands-on" methodology, and practical experience.
2. We try to ensure that all our courses are undertaken in small groups for maximisation of intensive learning.
3. All our courses include field trips and visits.
4a. Courses cannot be changed once entered into except by written permission of the Principal.
4b. Students may not deviate from, change or opt out of any part of the course entered into.
5. The student is responsible for all sundry costs, travel, accommodation, study materials etc except where
(i) a scholarship has been granted or (ii) the course fee is inclusive of this.
6. Students shall submit essays, reports, projects, oral peresentation, etc as required by the course.
7. Teaching shall be by a combination of oral method, with practical demonstration combined with student research
and peformance of skill/topic. It shall also include computer and multi-media technology.
8. The age range for all courses shall be 18-28. Those 16-18 may be admitted by writtten consent of parent(s)
or guardian.
9. All teaching staff must be qualified.
10a. Marking: is carried out by the following;
i) Continuous assessment.
ii) Reports.
iii) Project performance.
iv) Tests.
10b. Completion is attained by:
i) Written reports/grades
ii) Certification
iii) Testimonial/reference.
11. No student is entered on to the course without having first completed all pre-course tests, submissions,
documentation, assessments, and a complete matriculation.
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HOW DO OUR PROJECTS OPERATE? :
Each of these Projects we operate in the following ways:
1. Part of the programme of activities by members in our study groups operating across Europe.
