Hákonarætt Institute of Eddic Studies (HIES)
AN ONLINE RELIGIOUS INSTITUTE FOR EDDIC STUDIES, OLD NORSE THEOLOGY, FORMATION, AND MINISTRY
Hákonarætt Institute of Eddic Studies (HIES) is the education ministry of Hákonarætt Fellowship, dedicated to religious study and formation in the Old Norse tradition through Eddic literature, theology, history, language, religious practice, and leadership.
About the Institute
HIES advances religious education in the Old Norse tradition through the disciplined study of Eddic literature, theology, history, language, religious practice, and leadership. As the education ministry of Hákonarætt Fellowship, the Institute seeks to cultivate wisdom, character, religious formation, and service through serious scholarship and faithful engagement with the tradition.
Areas of Religious Study
Eddic Literature
Study the Poetic Edda, Prose Edda, and related texts as foundational sources for understanding the Old Norse religious tradition.
Old Norse Religion & Theology
Engage Old Norse understandings of the gods, cosmology, sacred narratives, religious concepts, and theological questions within the tradition.
Language & Sources
Develop the language and interpretive skills needed to engage primary texts, translations, and historical sources responsibly.
Religious Formation
Cultivate wisdom, character, devotion, and responsible religious practice through disciplined study and reflection.
Tradition & History
Explore the historical development, communities, practices, and cultural setting of the Old Norse religious tradition.
Ministry & Leadership
Prepare for responsible service, religious leadership, teaching, and stewardship within contemporary Old Norse religious communities.
Academic Programs
Associate of Eddic Studies (A.E.S.)
A foundational religious degree introducing Eddic literature, Old Norse religion, tradition, history, and related areas of religious study.
Bachelor of Eddic Studies (B.E.S.)
A comprehensive undergraduate religious degree integrating Eddic literature, Old Norse religion and theology, language, history, religious formation, and leadership.
Master of Eddic Studies (M.E.S.)
A graduate religious and theological degree providing advanced study of Eddic tradition, theology, religious formation, ministry, and leadership.
PROGRAMS IN DEVELOPMENT
Educational Philosophy
WISDOM
Learning is not merely collecting information; it is becoming wise enough to use knowledge responsibly.
HONOR
Learning should shape character, conduct, responsibility, and the keeping of one's word.
SERVICE
Knowledge finds its purpose in service to others and in strengthening the community.
Open Library
The HIES Open Library provides primary sources, historical scholarship, language resources, and open educational materials supporting the study of the Old Norse religious tradition.
Online Learning
HIES is being developed as an online religious institute using a dedicated learning platform for structured courses, readings, examinations, assignments, and educational resources. Academic programs remain in development, and enrollment availability will be announced when programs are ready to open.
Study the Inheritance
The Institute exists to study the inheritance, form the person, and carry the tradition forward through disciplined learning, responsible interpretation, and service.