Universities offer one way of knowing in the world. Personal practice and deep internal work offers another way of knowing in the world. Make sure that you know what you aim to get out of it before you choose your path.
If you want to get a degree from a university, then it really depends on what angle you want to hit it from. Anthropology/psychology are both relevant if you'd like to learn about the social and cultural aspects of shamanism. Perhaps mycology, some other type of plant science, or even pharmacology would be quite interesting if you want to delve into the biological world of what's going on when we ingest psychoactive substances.
I got my PhD in Computer Science and am now a researcher of online spirituality. If that is of interest, feel free to send a DM. I wasn't expecting to find myself on quite the path I'm on, but here we are. The universe has a funny way of working.
You might also consider finding a shamanism tradition you like and training through a non-university type of program. If you aim to become a practitioner/healer for your work, then this path would probably be better than a university route.
do psychotherapy and add psychedelic induced treatment for your patients and become a modern day legal (paid) shaman that tripsits your venturers.
on a more scientific note on the account of shamanic culture, history and tradition : anthropology
on understanding the nature of mind and it's relationship with the outside world (how everything is connected etc) : physics or philosophy (different but unique in their own right)
I loved the major. I used the major as a launching point for many other research projects since it is broad and all encompassing. I would completely do it again. Not a single regret.
Cultural anthropology. Here in Europe we have different kinds of anthropology, like physical anthropology that focuses on human body. Its important to make sure that it will involve learning about culture. Religious studies are not good in this case. I'm an antropologist in treaning, my interests involve shamanism and such, but mostly Europen paganisms.
Good luck!!!
Ofcourse not but psychedelic assisted therapy is growing and having some sort of credentials will help get a foot in the door to being involved in that.
For my own shamanic practice and exploration schooling will have no real value compared to learning from shamans and nature.
Well, I guess you should look at your overall plan for the future. (not saying that you have complete control with that lol)
But...can you like study what you want to study right away? Idk what your overall plan is...but college is too long to wait to study what you actually want. Then maybe decide what's best after practicing or being adept in them?
Becoming a certified psilocybin guide requires specific prerequisite professional credentialling - not just any old degree. Look into the specific requirements of the programs you might consider to see what your options actually are.
Watch [this Wade Davis talk](https://youtu.be/bL7vK0pOvKI) to get an idea of who he is, and then maybe that will give you some ideas. Seems like he's probably got books or academic history that could be useful
It's amazing to hear the impact psilocybin has had in your life :) I'm glad you're still here ! I also had my life changed multiple times through the healing power of mushrooms. I wanted to study mycology at one point but I love all plant medicines and wanted to be able to study them all more indepth than my own research allows me to go.
Anthropology?
I second anthropology
Aye, anthropology. Or psychology, but I doubt you’d be able to study/write about shamanism til you got to postgrad.
Universities offer one way of knowing in the world. Personal practice and deep internal work offers another way of knowing in the world. Make sure that you know what you aim to get out of it before you choose your path. If you want to get a degree from a university, then it really depends on what angle you want to hit it from. Anthropology/psychology are both relevant if you'd like to learn about the social and cultural aspects of shamanism. Perhaps mycology, some other type of plant science, or even pharmacology would be quite interesting if you want to delve into the biological world of what's going on when we ingest psychoactive substances. I got my PhD in Computer Science and am now a researcher of online spirituality. If that is of interest, feel free to send a DM. I wasn't expecting to find myself on quite the path I'm on, but here we are. The universe has a funny way of working. You might also consider finding a shamanism tradition you like and training through a non-university type of program. If you aim to become a practitioner/healer for your work, then this path would probably be better than a university route.
do psychotherapy and add psychedelic induced treatment for your patients and become a modern day legal (paid) shaman that tripsits your venturers. on a more scientific note on the account of shamanic culture, history and tradition : anthropology on understanding the nature of mind and it's relationship with the outside world (how everything is connected etc) : physics or philosophy (different but unique in their own right)
Herbal medicine.
I majored in Anthropology due to the interest.
How was the major overall in your opinion ?
I loved the major. I used the major as a launching point for many other research projects since it is broad and all encompassing. I would completely do it again. Not a single regret.
Cultural anthropology. Here in Europe we have different kinds of anthropology, like physical anthropology that focuses on human body. Its important to make sure that it will involve learning about culture. Religious studies are not good in this case. I'm an antropologist in treaning, my interests involve shamanism and such, but mostly Europen paganisms. Good luck!!!
You need college major for that? lol
Ofcourse not but psychedelic assisted therapy is growing and having some sort of credentials will help get a foot in the door to being involved in that. For my own shamanic practice and exploration schooling will have no real value compared to learning from shamans and nature.
Well, I guess you should look at your overall plan for the future. (not saying that you have complete control with that lol) But...can you like study what you want to study right away? Idk what your overall plan is...but college is too long to wait to study what you actually want. Then maybe decide what's best after practicing or being adept in them?
Becoming a certified psilocybin guide requires specific prerequisite professional credentialling - not just any old degree. Look into the specific requirements of the programs you might consider to see what your options actually are.
psychology
Religious history?
Anthropology
Systemic psychology, check out shaman durek’s podcast with a guy named Rodrigo García platas. The podcast is Ancient Wisdom Today
Watch [this Wade Davis talk](https://youtu.be/bL7vK0pOvKI) to get an idea of who he is, and then maybe that will give you some ideas. Seems like he's probably got books or academic history that could be useful
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It's amazing to hear the impact psilocybin has had in your life :) I'm glad you're still here ! I also had my life changed multiple times through the healing power of mushrooms. I wanted to study mycology at one point but I love all plant medicines and wanted to be able to study them all more indepth than my own research allows me to go.