One Spirit Learning Alliance - One Spirit Interfaith Seminary

Welcome to the One Spirit Podcast Center!

One Spirit Learning Alliance is proud to be implementing an exciting new feature to improve its distance learning program, One Spirit Podcasts. Click the links at the left to learn more and get started. Or click here for a brief tutorial which describes the features and functions of One Spirit Podcasting.

What are Podcasts?

Podcasting is a method of distributing audio recordings and class materials via the Internet.

In the context of One Spirit, podcasts are distance-learning classes on the Internet. What makes them special is how the courses are delivered to you. When you register for a One Spirit Podcast, free "Pod-catching" software on your computer regularly checks One Spirit's website for any new audio. When a new class session is recorded and audio becomes available, your computer can then download it. Just like audio on CD, you decide when you want to listen. Since the files are in MP3 format, they can be transfered to an MP3 player, such as Apple's iPod or burned to a compact disc for playing on stereo system or portable disc player.

Are they secure?

The registration process that One Spirit uses keeps the podcasts secure: students must have a valid username and password and be registered for the specific course material they wish to receive. Thus, students can receive only the recordings for which they have been registered, which ensures classroom privacy.

Do I need an iPod to listen to Podcasts?

No. You can play Podcasts on your computer, or even burn an MP3-CD for playing in many newer CD and DVD players.

Who can participate?

Anyone currently enrolled in One Spirit Interfaith Seminary, The Conscious Leadership Institute or any of One Spirit's public courses in Essential Spirituality may register for a podcast account in order to download thier class recordings.

Podcasting is free to all registered students, attending and distance learning!