Seminary courses

Be sure to read about the structure of the course and everything that is included on the Dovecote info page.

Course 1 - Thiasote

Full $300  Early Bird $150
(Only in 2023 -- Get Early Bird Rate until Dec 1, 2023

If you consider yourself a Devotee - or you are just beginning your path of Priestex training - this 3-month course is designed for you.  Providing you with the techniques and background knowledge to honor Aphrodite within and without, this course is a pre-requisite for the Hierodule and beyond. The next Thiasote course begins Jan 1, 2024.

Be sure to read about the structure of the course and everything that is included on the Dovecote info page.

Course 2 - Hierodule

Full $1200 - Early bird $600 until Feb 1, 2024

The Hierodule ("sacred servant") course is the foundational Priestex course. Graduates of this course are considered Priestexes of Aphrodite, as recognized by our Temple, and are invited to continue their service and study with us. This course is a pre-requisite for the 5 specialized courses (Hetaera, Hiereia, Exegete, Magissa, and Mantis.) This course is 12 months long and begins on April 1 each year.

The following five courses represent areas of study, play, and practice for Priestexes of Aphrodite. They may be taken in any order, as long as the Hierodule course has already been completed. Priestexes may pick and choose among them, as they like. Each of these courses is 7-months long, and they may be taken via independent study (at your own pace, with open and on-going enrollment). They are also offered in a continuous rotation for folks who prefer a structured timeline and group experience. 

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Be sure to read about the structure of the course and everything that is included on the Dovecote info page.

Course 3A - Hetaera

Full $700 - Early bird $350 until March 1, 2025

The Hetaera ("courtesan") course is an exploration of sacred sexuality/sensuality and temple arts. It is designed for any Priestex who wants to explore sexuality and sensuality on a deeper level in relation to their service to Aphrodite. It is understood that Hetaerae will be drawn to ply these arts in a myriad of contexts, and no Hetaera will ever be pressured to act beyond their personal boundaries. The next group session of this course will begin on May 1, 2025. (Registration is not open for this course at this time.)

Be sure to read about the structure of the course and everything that is included on the Dovecote info page.

Course 3B - Hiereia

Full $700 - Early bird $350 until Oct 1, 2025

The Hiereia ("sacred leader") course is designed to strengthen the leadership skills of the Priestex in relation to both ritual and group leadership. The next group session of this course will begin on  December 1, 2025. (Registration is not open for this course at this time.)

Be sure to read about the structure of the course and everything that is included on the Dovecote info page.

Course 3c - Exegeta

Full $700 - Early bird $350 until April 1, 2026

The Exegete ("spiritual scholar") course is a deep-dive into the history and myth of Aphrodite and her Priestexes, both ancient and modern. The next group session of this course will begin on June 1, 2026. (Registration is not open for this course at this time.)

Be sure to read about the structure of the course and everything that is included on the Dovecote info page.

Course 3d - Magissa

Full $700 - Early bird $350 until Nov 1, 2026

The Magissa ("enchanter") course explores the magick of Love, Sex, Beauty, Passion, and Relationship and is particularly well-suited to Priestexes who also view themselves as Witches or Magicians.  The next group session of this course will begin on January 1, 2027. (Registration is not open for this course at this time.)

Be sure to read about the structure of the course and everything that is included on the Dovecote info page.

Course 3E - Mantis

Full $700 - Early bird $350 until June 1, 2027

The Mantis ("oracle") course is a practical exploration of the mantic (divinatory, oracular, prophetic) arts as related to Aphrodite. Priestexes in this course explore ancient Greek mantic practices as well as contemporary forms of divination and mediumship. The next group session of this course will begin on August 1, 2027. (Registration is not open for this course at this time.)