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DISCOVER THE CLASSICAL PATH TO HAPPINESS

Happiness

Transformational mental health courses based on the virtues

Find joy & excellence through the classical Catholic vision of happiness; known by the ancient philosophers, Church Fathers, and religious thinkers of the past 2,000 years.

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God, Nature, & the Spiritual World - 1 Week Course

Become transformed through a Classical Presentation of God, Nature & Humanity. Graduates are given a certificate in "Introduction to Theology & Reason". For young adults. 

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Psychology & the Virtues - 2 Year Certification in Mental Wellness

Become a professional mental health coach specializing in virtue psychology as you discover the classical vision of human nature, reason, the will, passions, and virtues; and theories of good and evil. For spiritual advisors & enthusiasts.

What Our courses focused on providing you

Happiness

Discover the joy and wonder of the ordinary world illuminated by the light of Truth. By seeing reality as God made it, you may lead a more happy and fulfilled life.

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IS youR OUTLOOK healthy?

Take our 5 minute diagnostic quiz to help you pin-point where your outlook lacks strength. You might be surprised with what you find!

Discover the 7 pillars of a well-formed mind

Build your theistic intuition of the real world through clear, detailed presentations on each of these topics.

God

In cosmology, dive into the study of God.      Ask the question of who and what created the cosmos. Discover what the nature of God is and His attributes? Build a clear and ordered understanding of the cosmos, creation, and God by asking the questions what He is,  Who He is, and how He is.

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About john immel

Instructor

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From mathematician at Harvard, to Muslim in Morocco, to meditating yogi, John found Jesus after a personal crisis left Him in deep need of the Lord. Returning to his roots in the Catholic Church, John now uses his passionate academic skills to present Catholic philosophy & theology in engaging, practical language for modern use.

John lives in Asheville, NC with his wife and 8 kids. He is also the director of Magnolia Hill College, a NC Carolina dedicated to classical education in health and wellness. He is passionate about helping the ‘spiritual but not religious’ crowd rediscover and appreciate the wisdom of Catholic unity in the Body of Christ.
 

ABOUT NOBLE CROSS ACADEMY

At Noble Cross Academy, we are dedicated to providing a classical Introduction to God, Reality & the Spiritual World. Our goal is to bring joy & excellence through clear understanding of the classical, medieval vision of reality and the person. What makes people happy? What is good, true, & beautiful?

Contact Us

c/o John Immel
PO Box 1474
Asheville, NC 28802
​​Email: ordomentis@gmail.com

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