Writers’ Guild Certificate Program
Why Writers' Training?
The ascended master Hermes Trismegistus has called for a training program for writers so they can better serve the ascended masters in spreading their teachings through the written word. The goal of the Summit University Writers’ Guild Certificate Program is to inspire and educate aspiring writers to fulfill the master’s request.
Many spiritual seekers meant to find the teachings of the masters have not done so because the teachings as currently presented do not always meet these seekers where they are at in their lives. Therefore, the goal of the Writers’ Guild Certificate Program is to develop skilled writers who know how to reach spiritual seekers in our contemporary world.
Writers’ Guild Certificate Program
Summit University’s Writers’ Guild Certificate Program prepares students to create inspiring, persuasive writing. The writing program trains students to write effective copy and content to strategize, attract, engage and nurture spiritual seekers. Although the program will focus primarily on persuasive writing, students will also be exposed to other types of writing, such as memoir writing and fiction writing.
The written word is an instrument of the Holy Spirit. Students will be trained in writing techniques that render belief transformation through education and radiation, which is the quality of divine feeling you put into your writing. Simply put, students will learn how to write effectively, inspirationally and convincingly about the teachings.
At this time, the Writers’ Guild Certificate Program will take a minimum of two years of part-time study to complete (four 16-week semesters). As courses are developed, students will be able to accelerate their part-time studies to complete the 9 required credits in a shorter period of time.
Curriculum
The curriculum for the Writers’ Guild Certificate Program covers a spectrum of required and elective courses.
Total credits required: 9
Required Courses (5 credits)
- RELS 1080 – Understanding the Teachings of the Ascended Masters (3 cr.)
- ENGL 1281 – Writers’ Guild Training – Fundamentals (2 cr.)
Writing Electives (3 credits)
Students will be required to complete at least 3 credits of writing course electives in addition to their required courses. These courses will build on the fundamental skills taught in ENGL 1281 and will go more deeply into specific writing topics. Course topics may include writing copy, writing for social media, fiction writing, blogging, and vlogging (video blogging). Course topics are subject to change as the program is developed and the needs of students become more apparent.
Additional Elective (1 credit)
- COMS 1101 – Public Speaking (1 cr.)
- EDUC 1380 – Outreach in The Summit Lighthouse (1 cr.)
- MINS 2770 – The Holy Spirit: Fire from Heaven (1 cr.)
- POLI 1101 – Spiritual Principles of Government (3 cr.)
- MINS 3280 – A Spiritual Perspective on the Issues of Our Time (1 cr.)
To see a description of these courses, visit the Course Catalog.
*See the academic calendar for when specific courses will be offered. Course numberings, titles and availability are subject to change without prior notice.
ENGL 1281 trains students in strategies to create persuasive writing that is fresh, exciting and jargon-free for spiritual seekers new to the teachings of the ascended masters. The course will explore marketing concepts such as the Buddha Formula and belief transformation. It will also cover memoir and fiction writing, understanding personas, and writing for micro-communities.
Additional Writers’ Guild courses are currently in development.
Not able to commit to a 9-credit program?
Not able to commit to a 9-credit program right now? You can take the foundational course in the program, ENGL 1281, as an individual course for credit or audit. You also can take the additional Writers’ Guild courses ENGL 1225 and ENGL 1275 listed above. Availability of each SU course is subject to a minimum number of students enrolling in the course. Learn more here.
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