Who This Online Shamanism Course Is For
This online shamanism course runs over four weeks and is for anyone who wants a historically grounded and culturally respectful overview — not a quick certification, and not a set of borrowed techniques. You'll come away able to distinguish between diverse shamanic traditions, understand the tools commonly associated with them, and think clearly about evidence, ethics and cultural ownership.
Curious Learners
You've read about shamanism, or encountered it in passing, and want a proper grounding rather than fragments from the internet.
Facilitators
You already hold space in some form and want to understand where these practices come from before drawing on them.
Practitioners
You work in this field and want to sharpen your understanding of the history, the sources and the ethics.
What You'll Learn
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Define key terms associated with shamanism, and distinguish scholarly descriptions from contemporary adaptations.
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Summarise the major historical and cultural contexts in which shamanic practices have been documented.
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Identify the tools and ritual elements used in selected traditions, and explain their cultural specificity.
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Compare power retrieval and soul retrieval as described in contemporary practice, including their symbolic and spiritual frameworks.
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Evaluate sources, and discuss respectful, ethical approaches to learning about traditions that are not your own.
Inside the Course
10 sections · 43 lessons · 3 hours 58 minutes
Shamanic traditions
Comparative religion
Cultural history
Source evaluation
Power retrieval
Soul retrieval
Ritual tools
Taught With Respect, Not Appropriation
We approach shamanism as a global human heritage, acknowledging that while these practices appear across diverse geographies, they are deeply rooted in specific cultural lineages. Our curriculum prioritizes historical accuracy and ethical boundaries, ensuring that students learn to appreciate the wisdom of these traditions without stripping them of their context or claiming ownership over sacred indigenous technologies. By focusing on source evaluation and cultural history, we build a foundation of integrity for modern practice.
YOUR TEACHER
Jason Burgess
Jason Burgess is a researcher and facilitator with over two decades of experience exploring the intersection of global shamanic traditions and modern wellbeing. His work focuses on providing historically accurate and culturally respectful education, helping practitioners and curious learners navigate the complexities of indigenous technologies with integrity and clarity.
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