# Naropa University

> Buddhist\-inspired liberal arts university combining traditional academics and Eastern wisdom practices\.

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## Pages
- [About](https://www.naropa.edu/bombay-gin-journal-about/)
- [Timeline](https://www.naropa.edu/about-naropa/history-of-naropa/timeline/)
- [History of Naropa](https://www.naropa.edu/about-naropa/history-of-naropa/)
- [Past Issues](https://www.naropa.edu/magazine/past-issues/)
- [Executive Leadership Council](https://www.naropa.edu/about-naropa/leadership/executive-leadership-council/)

## Posts
- [Juneteenth 2026: 13 Fires](https://www.naropa.edu/blog/juneteenth-2026-13-fires/)
- [10 Most Interesting Courses at Naropa](https://www.naropa.edu/blog/10-most-interesting-courses-at-naropa-2025/)
- [Inside Naropa’s MA in Yoga Studies: A Conversation with professor Ben Williams](https://www.naropa.edu/blog/inside-naropa-ma-yoga-studies-a-conversation-with-ben-williams/)
- [Native American Heritage Month 2025](https://www.naropa.edu/blog/native-american-heritage-month-2025/)
- [Walking the Path Between Scholarship and Practice](https://www.naropa.edu/blog/walking-the-path-between-scholarship-and-practice/)

## Bombay Gin Journal
- [BGLG Issue 50 Feature: Lily Munoz](https://www.naropa.edu/bombay-gin-journal/bglg-issue-50-feature-lily-munoz/)
- [BGLG Issue 50 Feature: Stacie Moore](https://www.naropa.edu/bombay-gin-journal/bglg-issue-50-feature-stacie-moore/)
- [BGLJ Issue 50 Online Feature: Semkyi Naksang\-Hall](https://www.naropa.edu/bombay-gin-journal/bglj-issue-50-online-feature-semkyi-naksang-hall/)
- [BGLJ Issue 50 Online Feature: K\.G\. Cook](https://www.naropa.edu/bombay-gin-journal/bglj-issue-50-online-feature-k-g-cook/)
- [BGLJ Volume 49: Where I'm From by Eric Fischman](https://www.naropa.edu/bombay-gin-journal/bglj-issue-49-where-im-from-by-eric-fischman/)

##  FAQs
- [What is Prior Learning Credit?](https://www.naropa.edu/blog/faq/what-is-prior-learning-credit/)
- [How many credits can I earn through PLC?](https://www.naropa.edu/blog/faq/how-many-credits-can-i-earn-through-plc/)
- [Who can apply for Prior Learning Credit?](https://www.naropa.edu/blog/faq/who-can-apply-for-prior-learning-credit/)
- [Will PLC credits affect my GPA?](https://www.naropa.edu/blog/faq/will-plc-credits-affect-my-gpa/)
- [What if my application is denied?](https://www.naropa.edu/blog/faq/what-if-my-application-is-denied/)

## Faculty News
- [Vidyā: Old Time Love Song Magic](https://www.naropa.edu/faculty-news/vidya-old-time-love-song-magic/)
- ["From Mindfulness to Heartfulness": Keynote Address, Rocky Mountain Dialogue on Contemplative Practices in Higher Education](https://www.naropa.edu/faculty-news/from-mindfulness-to-heartfulness-keynote-address/)
- [New Academic Article by Dr\. Francesca Howell, in the Journal of Ecopsychology](https://www.naropa.edu/faculty-news/academic-article-by-dr-francesca-howell-journal-of-ecopsychology/)
- [New Collection of Poetry: Forests, Temples, Glaciers](https://www.naropa.edu/faculty-news/new-collection-of-poetry-forests-temples-glaciers/)
- [The Awakened Therapist: Spirituality, Consciousness, and Subtle Energy in Gestalt Therapy](https://www.naropa.edu/faculty-news/the-awakened-therapist-spirituality-consciousness-and-subtle-energy-in-gestalt-therapy/)

## Magazine articles
- [Emergence of Beloved Community](https://www.naropa.edu/magazine/emergence-of-beloved-community/): At the core of Naropa is the belief that we must transform ourselves in order to transform the world, and MCIC serves as the institutional guardian of this heart\.
- [The Yogi School: Bringing the World's Wisdom to Naropa University](https://www.naropa.edu/magazine/the-yogi-school-bringing-the-worlds-wisdom-to-naropa-university/): From its inaugural summer session in 1974, the Naropa Institute stressed experiential engagement over dispassionate observation, introducing students to the idea of the scholar\-practitioner in all disciplines\.
- [Financial Therapy](https://www.naropa.edu/magazine/financial-therapy/): Bari Tessler is a pioneer in the financial therapy field and redefining how it looks to cultivate a healthy relationship with money\. Fusing her financial management experience with the tools she learned in Naropa’s Master’s in Somatic Psychology program \(‘98\), Tessler developed her own money methodology, The Art of Money\.
- [Illuminating Injustice](https://www.naropa.edu/magazine/illuminating-injustice/): “Injustice is my greatest illuminator,” says educator, biodynamic farmer, and artist, Tai Amri Spann\-Ryan \(BA Writing \& Literature, ’05\)\. “The war on the poor, the war in Palestine and Israel\. The war against those who are gender nonconforming\.\.\.\.”
- [Psychedelic Integration \& Healing for the Future](https://www.naropa.edu/magazine/psychedelic-integration/): In the early 1970s, psychedelic use encompassed a spectrum of motivations beyond mere recreation, including cultural, philosophical, exploratory, and sacramental purposes\. 

## Newsletters
- [February Alumnx News: Tons of Events, Quick Surveys, and Squirrels, oh my\!](https://www.naropa.edu/newsletter/february-alumnx-news-tons-of-events-quick-surveys-and-squirrels-oh-my/):  Hello, dear alums,

It's Groundhog Day, and maybe the long\-term forecast isn't what you hoped for\. Perhaps you need a little midwinter pick\-me\-up\. Either way, let me oblige you with the Naropa equivalent\.
- [New Political \& Justice Studies BA, Alumnx Association Revitalization, and much more](https://www.naropa.edu/newsletter/new-political-justice-studies-ba-alumnx-association-revitalization-and-much-more/): Happy New Year\! Naropa is debuting two brand\-new degree programs this August, a revitalized alumnx association is gathering momentum, and there are updates on upcoming virtual sessions, new low\-residency counseling programs, the 100x100 fundraiser, and student\-led food justice initiatives\.
- [Lenz \& Scalapino Lectures, Free Acudetox, and much more](https://www.naropa.edu/newsletter/lenz-scalapino-lectures-free-acudetox-and-much-more/): This March alumnx newsletter highlights upcoming community events including the Jack Kerouac School Spring 2026 Symposium, the Lenz Foundation Distinguished Guest Lecture, a Spring Equinox Alumnx Gathering featuring Acudetox, and Naropa In Your Neighborhood: Denver\. It also shares alumni updates, a post\-graduation survey request, and a 100x100 fundraising campaign update\.
- [SWP 2026, Friday Afternoon Club at Rayback, and much more](https://www.naropa.edu/newsletter/swp-2026-friday-afternoon-club-at-rayback-and-much-more/): Hello, dear alums, This month's newsletter is full of stories and updates from our beautiful, beloved alumnx community\. I so enjoy hearing from you, whether it's a quick email about an upcoming project or a coffee chat while you're in Boulder\. I continue to be inspired and humbled to serve such an incredible group of people\!

## Prayer Flags
- [Thomas B\. Coburn Becomes 4th Naropa President](https://www.naropa.edu/blog/prayer-flag/thomas-b-coburn-becomes-4th-naropa-president/)
- [Inaugural Summer Sessions](https://www.naropa.edu/blog/prayer-flag/inaugural-summer-sessions/)
- [Buddhist\-Christian Dialogues](https://www.naropa.edu/blog/prayer-flag/buddhist-christian-dialogues/)
- [Expansion of Facilities](https://www.naropa.edu/blog/prayer-flag/expansion-of-facilities/)
- [Student Union of Naropa](https://www.naropa.edu/blog/prayer-flag/student-union-of-naropa/)

## Testimonials
- [Sofia Drobinskaya](https://www.naropa.edu/?testimonial=91253)
- [Anthony Gallucci](https://www.naropa.edu/?testimonial=anthony-gallucci)
- [Chris Cole](https://www.naropa.edu/?testimonial=chris-cole)
- [Natalie Hsu](https://www.naropa.edu/?testimonial=natalie-hsu)
- [Paula Gasparini\-Santos](https://www.naropa.edu/?testimonial=paula-gasparini-santos)

## Events
- [Juneteenth Naropa BBQ](https://www.naropa.edu/events/juneteenth-naropa-bbq/)
- [Displacement by Design: Panel Discussion and Community Dialogue](https://www.naropa.edu/events/displacement-by-design-panel-discussion-and-community-dialogue/2026-06-01/)
- [Displacement by Design: Panel Discussion and Community Dialogue](https://www.naropa.edu/events/displacement-by-design-panel-discussion-and-community-dialogue/2026-06-01/)
- [Displacement by Design: Panel Discussion and Community Dialogue](https://www.naropa.edu/events/displacement-by-design-panel-discussion-and-community-dialogue/2026-06-22/)
- [Displacement by Design: Panel Discussion and Community Dialogue](https://www.naropa.edu/events/displacement-by-design-panel-discussion-and-community-dialogue/2026-06-08/)

## Then \& Now
- [Nataraja Kallio](https://www.naropa.edu/then-and-now/nataraja-kallio/): Nataraja Kallio stands as a luminary within Naropa University’s academic tapestry, having steadfastly served as the lead faculty and Chair of the BA Yoga Studies program since 2005\. His profound influence extends beyond the classroom, as he played a pivotal role in designing the innovative MA Yoga Studies program recently launched by the institution\. 
- [Amiri Baraka](https://www.naropa.edu/then-and-now/amiri-baraka/): Amiri Baraka taught at Naropa’s Jack Kerouac School during the late 1970s and early 1980s teaching summer writing programs and workshops\. His presence brought a unique perspective to the school’s curriculum, emphasizing social justice, political activism, and African American cultural experiences in his teaching\. 
- [Tashi Browder](https://www.naropa.edu/then-and-now/tashi-browder/)
- [Shannon Boarman](https://www.naropa.edu/then-and-now/shannon-boarman/): MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling '23
- [Judy Lief](https://www.naropa.edu/then-and-now/judy-lief/): Judy Lief served as the president \(dean\) of Naropa Institute from 1980 to 1985\. She has been deeply involved with the university since its founding and has served in a variety of roles: staff, adjunct faculty, Bali study\-abroad director, and trustee\.  

## Staff
- [Jeffrey Pethybridge](https://www.naropa.edu/profile/jeffrey-pethybridge/)
- [Earvena Chalmers](https://www.naropa.edu/profile/earvena-chalmers/)
- [Kayla Manning](https://www.naropa.edu/profile/kayla-manning/)
- [Matthew Moore](https://www.naropa.edu/profile/matthew-moore/)
- [Lisa Fisher](https://www.naropa.edu/profile/lisa-fisher/)

## Schools \& Centers
- [Café Contemplative](https://www.naropa.edu/academics/schools-centers/cace/cafe-contemplative/)
- [Resources](https://www.naropa.edu/academics/schools-centers/jmc/resources/)
- [Receive News About the Joanna Macy Center for Resilience \& Regeneration](https://www.naropa.edu/academics/schools-centers/jmc/jmcrr-mailing-list/)
- [Joanna Macy Center for Resilience \& Regeneration](https://www.naropa.edu/academics/schools-centers/jmc/)
- [The Avatamsaka Sutra](https://www.naropa.edu/academics/schools-centers/jmc/the-avatamsaka-sutra/)

## Podcasts
- [Episode 113\. The Science of Psychology: Mind, Perception, and Consciousness](https://www.naropa.edu/podcast/episode-113-the-science-of-psychology/)
- [Episode 112\. The Art of Truly Listening: Spiritual Care for a World in Transition](https://www.naropa.edu/podcast/the-art-of-truly-listening/)
- [Episode 111\. The Power of the Body: A Look at Somatic Counseling](https://www.naropa.edu/podcast/episode-111-a-look-at-somatic-counseling/)
- [Episode 45\. John Cobb: Contemplative Social Justice](https://www.naropa.edu/podcast/john-cobb-a-contemplative-approach-to-social-justice/): John Whitehouse Cobb graduated from Harvard College in 1966 and Columbia Law School in 1969\. He worked as a VISTA lawyer with Colorado Rural Legal Services, serving migrant farmworkers and low\-income groups\.
- [Episode 53\. Jayson Gaddis: Interpersonal Relationships](https://www.naropa.edu/podcast/jayson-gaddis-exploring-the-dynamics-of-interpersonal-relationships/): Jayson Gaddis, relationship student and teacher and host of the Smart Couple Podcast, is on a mission to teach people the one class they didn’t get in school–”How to do Romantic Relationships\.”

## Academic pages
- [Undergraduate Academics](https://www.naropa.edu/academics/undergraduate-academics/)
- [Summer Writing Program 2026](https://www.naropa.edu/academics/swp/summer-writing-program-2026/)
- [Summer Writing Program](https://www.naropa.edu/academics/swp/)
- [Week 3: June 15–20, 2026](https://www.naropa.edu/academics/swp/summer-writing-program-2026/week-3-june-15-20-2026/)
- [Week 2: June 8–13, 2026](https://www.naropa.edu/academics/swp/summer-writing-program-2026/week-2-june-8-13-2026/)

## Admission pages
- [Graduate Scholarships](https://www.naropa.edu/admissions-aid/costs-aid/graduate-costs-aid/graduate-scholarships/)
- [Graduate Students](https://www.naropa.edu/admissions-aid/how-to-apply/graduate-students/)
- [Meet the Admissions Team](https://www.naropa.edu/admissions-aid/meet-the-admissions-team/)
- [Plan a Visit](https://www.naropa.edu/admissions-aid/plan-a-visit/)
- [Undergraduate Students](https://www.naropa.edu/admissions-aid/how-to-apply/undergraduate-students/)

## Programs
- [Master of Divinity](https://www.naropa.edu/programs/graduate-academics/divinity/): Learn the path of authentic pastoral work, from the inside out\.
- [MA in Spiritual Care](https://www.naropa.edu/programs/graduate-academics/ma-spiritual-care/): The MA in Spiritual Care program cultivates compassionate and skilled leaders ready to serve diverse communities through spiritual care\. 
- [MA in Yoga Studies](https://www.naropa.edu/programs/graduate-academics/yoga-studies-low-residency/): This program is designed for yoga teachers, practitioners, and yogis seeking advanced expertise in yoga’s diverse teachings and historical practices\.
- [BA Visual Arts](https://www.naropa.edu/programs/undergraduate-academics/visual-arts-degree/): What if you could combine your love of making art with studying the workings of the mind?
- [BA Art Therapy Online](https://www.naropa.edu/programs/undergraduate-academics/art-therapy-degree-online/): Merge your artistic process with the study of traditional and Eastern psychology for a deeply mindful approach to art therapy\. 


## Categories
- [News](https://www.naropa.edu/blog/category/news/)
- [Faculty News](https://www.naropa.edu/blog/category/faculty-news/)
- [Student Voices](https://www.naropa.edu/blog/category/student-voices/)
- [Uncategorized](https://www.naropa.edu/blog/category/uncategorized/)
- [Alumni Stories](https://www.naropa.edu/blog/category/alumni-stories/)

## Magazine Categories
- [2024–25 Issue](https://www.naropa.edu/magazine-category/2425-issue/)
- [Alumnx Highlight](https://www.naropa.edu/magazine-category/alumnx-highlight/)
- [2021–22 Issue](https://www.naropa.edu/magazine-category/2122-issue/)
- [MA in Yoga Studies](https://www.naropa.edu/magazine-category/ma-in-yoga-studies/)

## Testimonial Degrees
- [MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Mindfulness\-Based Transpersonal Counseling](https://www.naropa.edu/blog/testimonial-degree/ma-clinical-mental-health-counseling-mindfulness-based-transpersonal-counseling/)
- [BA Art Therapy](https://www.naropa.edu/blog/testimonial-degree/ba-art-therapy/)
- [BA Religious Studies](https://www.naropa.edu/blog/testimonial-degree/ba-religious-studies/)
- [Master of Divinity](https://www.naropa.edu/blog/testimonial-degree/master-of-divinity/)
- [MA Religious Studies](https://www.naropa.edu/blog/testimonial-degree/ma-religious-studies/)

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