How do we create waves of enduring positive change for ourselves, each other, and our planet?
Will understanding how spirituality and science are, in fact, two sides of the same coin help weave together answers that are at the very core of humanity’s survival?
Mystic wisdom contends that we must bridge the divides within and between us. This encompasses all that makes us human — including our divine spirituality and the science that supports our biosphere, which hangs in the balance.
By allowing ourselves to be led by the greater depths of our humanity, our wise, compassionate, and collaborative selves inherently know how to forge our lives individually and with each other from the divine sustenance that is always available to us.
By examining the gaps between us, which for too long fostered destruction, competition, and self-complacency, the choice is ours to allow a new story to evolve…
… as we embody our sacred humanity, ultimately becoming agents of divinity and the world that we truly want to live in.
This idea may feel far removed from the self-serving take, use, and dispose-of model for living that has long impeded the evolution of our true selves and humanity.
But as theologian and prolific author Matthew Fox teaches, it's not too late — there is still time for us to grow into our sacred selves and change our trajectory.
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During this inspiring 12-module course from Matthew, you’ll be blessed by the deep wisdom transmissions of seven profound mystics and be guided on how to awaken and embody your sacred humanity.
Understanding where we’ve been and where we’re going will help us live and treat others with compassion, with reverence, and as agents of healing.
We believe that spiritual awakening lies at the heart of how we can birth a new era for humanity. These mystics offer some of the most relevant, timely, and penetrating wisdom for how to awaken your deepest self and love and act on behalf of our planet.
You'll be guided into a new story of humanity by calling on the wisdom of the mystics to help bring an awakened spiritual consciousness into all areas of your life.
You’ll uncover how we can ease humanity’s existence out of a singular gender suppression into an expression that embraces tenderness — shifting from the patriarchal consciousness and its power-over-others to a consciousness of outward love and compassion.
Come explore how to convert the evil that exists in the world into good by harnessing the power of your creativity to heal, recycle pain, and anchor beauty, truth, and insight into the world.
You’ll experience meditations that awaken the sacredness of creation, expand your consciousness, heal your archetypal wounds, and reveal that we are so much more than our thoughts — thereby ushering more joy and wonder into your life.
Discover why showing up as a whole sacred being — through your life and your work in the world — is the most healing thing you can offer yourself and others…
… and how embodying your Divine Feminine and Sacred Masculine energies is an invitation to a new future for humanity and the Earth.
Are you ready to awaken the sacredness of creation that exists within you, others, and our planet? Ready to become an agent of divinity and the world you truly want to live in?
Embark on this profound journey to reclaim the sacredness of life and forge a new human story through the wisdom transmissions of creation mystics.
— Bestselling Author Mirabai Starr: “Matthew Fox Will Go Down in History as One of the True Spiritual Geniuses of Our Age”
— Bestselling Author Andrew Harvey: “Matthew Will Illumine Your Life as He Has Illumined Mine”
In this 12-part transformational intensive, Matthew guides you through the profound wisdom transmissions of the mystics who hold answers to humanity’s needs — so we can create enduring positive change for ourselves, each other, and our planet.
This course features step-by-step teachings and experiential practices from Matthew. Each session builds harmoniously upon the previous ones, so you’ll develop a complete holistic understanding of the practices, tools, and principles you’ll need to reclaim the sacredness that exists within you, others, and our planet. Allow yourself to be led back to balance and your deeper humanity through the wisdom transmissions of creation mystics. Your purchase includes 24/7 ongoing access to your course content, allowing you time to review the materials at your own pace and integration.
This module opens with cosmologist Brian Swimme discussing how today’s science offers a new creation story, examining planetary origins 13.8 billion years ago and bringing humanity together in wonder and gratitude.
Brian is the author of a, Cosmogenesis: An Unveiling of the Expanding Universe. His previous books include The Hidden Heart of the Cosmos and The Universe Story (with Thomas Berry).
Matthew also shares how we can harness the wisdom of the mystics as our own telescope into the past and future of humanity…
… forging a new creation story with compassion, collaboration, and conscious intention.
During the opening module, you’ll explore:
How can science and spirituality enrich each other — and aid in the survival of our species and planet and the forging of a new human story?
How does science validate the practices that underpin all major world religions… and illuminate the evolution and origins of our spiritual and religious traditions?
In this module, you’ll explore a grounding and inspiring approach to science and spirituality that’ll deepen the meaning of your life and open you to possibilities that have yet to be discovered.
You’ll also learn new ways to integrate good habits and virtues into your daily life.
In this module, you’ll:
How do we re-sacralize our work? What do the mystics and the world’s spiritual traditions teach about the holiness of work?
In this module, you’ll learn how to find value in what you do and how that relates to who you are as an individual — and culminates in serving your community and society.
Ultimately, you’ll discover the crossroads where work becomes prayer.
Matthew culls insights from his book, The Reinvention of Work, and provides you with a map for bringing your sacred self into all you do in your work and professional worlds.
As you rediscover value and joy in the work that you do, you’ll:
Humanity’s survival demands that various religions work together, and not in competition or antagonism.
In this module, you’ll explore the wisdom of various spiritual traditions (which Matthew refers to as deep ecumenism) and the dimensions involved in developing the deeper humanity that all religions teach.
Matthew shares the many themes that are common to all religions, as described in his book One River, Many Wells: Wisdom Springing from Global Faiths.
He shares the different names of God, as acknowledged through world religions, to open up your understanding of divine names — including new ones from today’s science.
In this module, you’ll:
Whether man or woman, we all have the Divine Feminine within us.
Matthew shares multiple archetypes of the Divine Feminine — from Gaia to wisdom, from mother and mothering and birthing, to mysticism itself.
You’ll also learn why creativity and art as meditation are expressions of the feminine side of God, which is crucial to our quest to forge a new creation story based on wisdom and compassion.
In this module, you’ll:
Physicist David Bohm once said that “science is not enough.” Einstein said that we must bring intuition alive in education, for that is where values come from.
You’ll explore the practicality of both ideas, and the notion that bringing wisdom into education is synonymous with bringing the Divine Feminine back to education and culture itself.
This includes honoring intuition and articulating values that humanity as a whole can strive for.
Matthew also shares his book, The A.W.E. Project: Reinventing Education, Reinventing the Human, to offer guidance on how to bring the joy of learning back to education.
In this module, you’ll explore:
Humanity has suffered under distorted and toxic masculinity preached by patriarchy for centuries.
The price has been immense for the health of Mother Earth and for women and children, both boys and girls. as well as for men.
In this module, you’ll explore how we can and must move beyond the reign of empire-building, power-over dynamics, the unleashed reptilian brain, dualism and domination, and self-hatred — all of which are so common to patriarchal consciousness.
You’ll also learn alternative and deeper interpretations of the Sacred Masculine.
In this module, you'll discover:
Ancient archetypes of the Sacred Masculine such as Father Sky can displace the distorted and toxic masculine that has existed for thousands of years…
… and help us forge a new human story where the masculine and feminine coexist in harmony within us — and the world.
In this module, you’ll explore healthy masculine archetypes and learn how to integrate their qualities into your being and life.
In this module, you’ll:
At the heart of our deeper evolution as a species and our very survival as a species lies creativity.
In this module, you’ll learn how creativity heals, recycles pain, and bestows beauty, truth, insight, and solutions.
You’ll also explore the anthropological view of what constitutes a human being and the idea that creativity is synonymous with life.
An artist lies inside all of us, and as poet M.C. Richards once said, “it will give us no peace until we get out of its way.”
In this module, you’ll discover:
Suffering is real and getting more real due to climate change, wars, indifference, and injustice.
The mystics talk about the “dark night of the soul,” and today, as a species, we are journeying through a collective dark night called the “dark night of our species.”
Does a dark night precede dawn? You’ll explore how a dark night trains us to stay alert and never give up.
You’ll also explore why nothingness is a real experience that’s integral to feminist spirituality, according to Carol Christ, a foremother of the Goddess movement. You’ll delve into how there is something in nothing, according to Meister Eckhart, and “if you want the kernel, you must break the shell.”
You’ll also discover why Rabbi Zalman Schachter believed that “there’s more good than evil in the world — but not by much.”
You’ll also learn:
Mystics have much to teach about evil.
In this module, you’ll explore an intercultural approach to evil, integrating teachings from the East on the seven chakras and teachings from the West on the seven capital sins.
You’ll delve deeply into comparing and contrasting Thomas Aquinas’ idea of sin as “misdirected love” with the love centers of the chakras to ascertain whether misdirected love may correspond to an off-centered chakra.
Matthew also shares how unhealthy religion often oversells sin and renders us unprepared for dealing with evil.
In this module, you’ll explore:
During the final module, you’ll consider how the creation mystics — yourself included — can propel us in our evolution and make our species and Earth more sustainable.
You will:
This intensive builds upon the core teachings from the Science, Spirituality & the Noosphere: Hope for Humanity’s Future 7-module course from Matthew Fox and Brian Thomas Swimme. When you purchase the 12-module intensive, you’ll get access to this powerful resource as well! You can complete this material at your leisure, but it’s better to begin before starting the 12-module intensive.
In this 7-part transformational course, Matthew and Brian guide you through the fundamental skills and competencies you’ll need to embrace your place in the creative energy of the cosmos through the timely wisdom of science and spiritual mysticism — and their combined vision for the evolution of human consciousness.
Each session builds harmoniously upon the previous ones, so you’ll develop a complete holistic understanding of the practices, tools, and principles you’ll need to bring meaning to the mundane and activate the power you hold to consciously create your life.
Module 1: Explore the “Mind” of the Universe to Expand Your Capacity to Consciously Create a New Form of Cosmological Intelligence
Module 2: How Human Creativity & Cosmological Intelligence Intersect to Birth Divinity & a Unified Humanity
Module 3: Discover the Nervous System of the Earth & the Cosmic Dimension of Humanity That Exists in Symbolic Language
Module 4: Recover the Sacredness of Earth, Her Creatures & Humanity as an Antidote to Climate Change & Extinction
Module 5: Experience Unity Through Symbolic Language — a Spiritual & Scientific Tool That Catalyzes Noospheric Consciousness
Module 6: Take Part in the Birth of a New Renaissance & Civilization to Reclaim a Sense of Meaning in Your Life
Module 7: The Noosphere, the Rebirth of Humanity & the Healing (Tikkun) of Mother Earth to Empower Your Neotenic Nature
PLUS, you’ll get the Science, Spirituality & the Noosphere Bonus Collection
Bonus #1
Christian Mystics: 365 Readings & Meditations
Video Teaching From Matthew Fox
Bonus #2
Cosmic Creativity in the Form of a Human Being
PDF Guide to the Exploration of the Universe From Brian Thomas Swimme
The original price of Science, Spirituality & the Noosphere on its own was $297.00, but it’s INCLUDED in your registration for the advanced course!
In addition to Matthew’s transformative 12-module virtual course, you’ll receive these special bonuses to complement the course and take your understanding and practice to an even deeper level.
Many people are unaware that Thomas Aquinas, saint and doctor of the church (1225-1274), has as much to say to us today as he did to the people of his own time. In this 2-hour recorded lecture and Q&A with a Zoom audience, Matthew discusses his book The Tao of Thomas Aquinas. A deep mystic and a courageous prophet, Aquinas incorporated Aristotle’s wisdom into the heart of his teaching, and was committed to bringing science into spiritual awareness.
Julian of Norwich (1349-1415) was a profound thinker and the first woman to write a book in English. In this 2-hour recorded lecture and Q&A with a Zoom audience, Matthew discusses his book Julian of Norwich: Wisdom in a Time of Pandemic — and Beyond. Julian lived through the worst pandemic in European history — the bubonic plague — so she has much to teach us today about creation spirituality, the sacredness of nature, goodness as God, and more. She also developed, most profoundly, the idea of the Motherhood of God and of Christ.
Hildegard of Bingen warns us of the consequences of the mistreatment and marginalization of women, the oppression of the poor and powerless, the destruction of our environment, and the dangers of a patriarchal system running wild. In this 2-hour recorded lecture and Q&A with a Zoom audience, Matthew discusses his book Hildegard of Bingen, a Saint for Our Times. Hildegard urges us to “be useful,” to nurture nature, and to speak up against injustice wherever we find it. She also reminds us to sing, dance, be creative, celebrate life, and “wake up.”
Meister Eckhart (1260–1329) was among the most popular preachers of his time and is considered a profound teacher of mysticism. In this 2-hour recorded lecture and Q&A with a Zoom audience, Matthew discusses his book Meister Eckhart: A Mystic-Warrior for Our Times. Meister Eckhart’s teaching not only focused on deep contemplation, but on deep action, which ultimately led to him being put on trial and condemned by a corrupt papacy. He took on the vested power interests of patriarchy, economic privilege, and religiosity in his day. In Matthew’s book, he puts Eckhart in the room with Rabbi Heschel, Teilhard de Chardin, and Thomas Berry; Adrienne Rich; Rumi, Hafiz and Ibn Arabi; Black Elk; Carl Jung, and more.
— Carol Vaccariello: “Thank you, Matt, for Being the Great Soul That You Are”
— Amy Van Linge: “Matthew Is an Amazing Scholar, a Mystic, a Prophet, and a True Visionary”
— Steve Mortimer: “Matthew Fox Is a Spiritual Obi-Wan Kenobi”
— Dominic Flamiano: “Matt Has Walked His Talk. He Has Preached and Paid the Price.”
We appreciated Matthew Fox's knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion. The course is deeply engaging on many levels. We highly recommend this opportunity to experience a mystical journey with Matthew.
— Tim and Linda, Long Beach, California
I so appreciate the feminine being valued. This course oozes the spaciousness and wisdom I have desired.
— Dr. Carol Joyce, New York City
If you are a truth seeker and disenchanted with religion, then this course will help you see the bigger picture in how we are meant to live our lives and co-create with nature and the Universe.
— Carmelina, United Kingdom
Matthew Fox is an excellent teacher, bringing the life, art, and teachings of Hildegard alive. Inviting other teachers enriched the course, especially when they dialogued with Matthew. I will miss being with him each Tuesday night.
— Carolyn, Bluffton, South Carolina
This course opened my eyes to a female warrior who spoke and acted on truth. I have been given a great gift of St. Hildegard to begin modeling a new (old) way of living. Thank you, Matthew Fox, for bringing this to the masses. This course is much needed in a world that is quickly killing itself.
— Claire, Sonora, California
Experience a unique opportunity to learn from renowned spiritual pioneer Matthew Fox from the comfort of your own home. Each session includes a streaming video and guides you to reclaim the sacredness that exists within you, others, and our planet through the wisdom transmissions of creation mystics.
In addition to the high-quality videos and MP3 audios, you’ll also receive session transcriptions. You can then review, print, and highlight the most important insights and practices you were given.
Between sessions, you’ll have the option of completing related exercises, practicing new tools, and answering questions to accelerate your learning and integrate each lesson.
When you purchase the 12-module intensive, you’ll also get access Matthew Fox and Brian Thomas Swimme's first 7-module online course, guiding you to embrace your place in the creative energy of the cosmos through the timely wisdom of science and spiritual mysticism — and their combined vision for the evolution of human consciousness.
We feel honored that Matthew Fox has chosen to partner with The Shift Network to offer this exclusive online training. This is a unique opportunity to interact directly with a renowned spiritual pioneer whose powerful insights and transformational work are helping us heal and awaken ourselves and our world.
If you’re serious about reclaiming the sacredness that exists within you, others, and our planet, then you owe it to yourself, your loved ones, and our world to take this one-of-a-kind training.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your own evolution, click the register button below to reserve your space now.
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I think of Matthew Fox as “God’s Talent Scout” for all the pivotal figures and ideas he has reclaimed for the reform of Christianity. He knows the sources and translates them into modern idioms for the rest of us! What he has done with Hildegard, Eckhart, and Aquinas makes him a major teacher and guide.
— Richard Rohr, OFM, Center for Action and Contemplation, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Matthew Fox is the Obi-Wan Kenobi of spirituality. He has redefined what healthy spirituality is, and what it is not. We should place him at the same level of cultural importance as Thomas Berry, Gandhi, and Dr. King.
— Steve Mortimer, Black Chapel Collective
If one person deserves credit for the great Hildegard renaissance in our time, it is Matthew Fox. Here in the long-lost legacy of Hildegard of Bingen, Fox found blindingly beautiful paintings, radiant writings overflowing with fresh insights of the deepest kind, prophetic wisdom, and engaged political spirituality. Here was a mystical genius who could help to illuminate the human soul spirituality, ecologically, politically — in every dimension of life.
— Mary Ford-Grabowsky, author of Sacred Voices
— John Shelby Spong, author of A New Christianity for a New World
Matthew Fox is a prolific author of books dedicated to renewing the ancient tradition of Creation Spirituality, including Original Blessing, A Spirituality Named Compassion, and Christian Mystics. This earth-based mystical tradition is feminist, welcoming of the arts and artists, honors Indigenous wisdom, works with science, and is committed to interfaith approaches and eco, social, and gender justice.
Matthew’s effort to reawaken the West to its own mystical tradition has sparked awareness of Hildegard of Bingen, Meister Eckhart, Julian of Norwich, and the mysticism of Thomas Aquinas, as well as the wisdom tradition that nurtured Jesus. His work helps reconnect science and spirituality by honoring the sacredness of the Cosmos and interacting with contemporary scientists who are also mystics. He believes that “by reinventing work, education, and worship, we can bring about a nonviolent revolution on our planet.”
Matthew received his doctorate summa cum laude in the History and Theology of Spiritualities from the Institut Catholique de Paris. A member of the Dominican Order for 34 years, he established an Institute in Culture and Creation Spirituality that operated for seven years at Mundelein College in Chicago, and for 12 years at Holy Names University in Oakland.
He founded the University of Creation Spirituality in Oakland in 1996 and was president and professor until 2005, when he left to create a pilot project to reinvent the educational experience for inner-city teenagers.
Matthew is a recipient of many awards, including the Gandhi King Ikeda Award from Morehouse College, which is awarded for dedication to peace, unity, nonviolence, and justice. He also received the Peace Abbey Courage of Conscience Award; other recipients have included the Dalai Lama, Mother Teresa, and Rosa Parks. He is currently a visiting scholar at the Academy for the Love of Learning in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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