Fellowship of Isis
The difference between Lyceums and Iseums

There is a sometimes confusion between these two terms, so we offer this page for clarity:

Lyceums

Lyceums provide structured Magi Degree courses. Lyceums are always founded by a FOI Hierophant. A Hierophant is someone who has attained at least 4 Magi Degrees and been certified by another Hierophant. This is the sole purpose of a Lyceum. Members may only study with one Lyceum at a time. More about Lyceums

Iseums

Iseums are "Hearths of the Goddess" within the Fellowship and they can have many purposes. They may offer initiations, celebratory rites, various teachings, and overall fellowship to their members. It is up to the Founder to decide what intent their Iseum will have.

There is a separate training system for Iseums - it is called the Initiate Level system. However, Iseums are not required to offer courses in it (like Lyceums are). Only Iseum founders who are also Adepti teach this system. Members may join as many Iseums at a time as they wish, however they may only study the Initiate Level system with one Iseum at any given time.

You do not have to be an Adept or Priest/ess to found an Iseum. Any member may found their own Iseum by following the FOI requirements. More about Iseums

FOI Priesthood Training

Both a Lyceum or an Iseum may offer Priesthoood training, as long as the administrator is ordained with the Fellowship of Isis. It is done by an Iseum when the Magi Degree system is not a part of the training program. More about FOI Priesthood

Both Centers have a Training System

Both a Lyceum and Iseum have a training system: Lyceums offer Magi Degrees and Iseums offer Initiate Levels. There is one important difference: Lyceums are always run by Hierophants who teach the Magi Degree system, while Iseums do not have to teach the Initiate Level structure. Only Iseums who have Adepti as administrators teach the Initiate Level structure. Both systems have their own unique rituals from the FOI Liturgy and both may offer these courses either in person, or through correspondence.



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