Hákonarætt Institute of Eddic Studies (HIES)
Hákonarætt Institute of Eddic Studies (HIES) is the educational ministry of Hákonarætt Fellowship, dedicated to structured online study of Eddic literature, Old Norse religion, language, history, leadership, and related religious and cultural traditions.
EDDIC STUDIES
Serious study of Eddic literature, sagas, Old Norse religion, history, language, and related religious and cultural traditions.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Structured undergraduate and graduate programs in Eddic Studies designed for sustained study of the Old Norse religious and literary tradition.
EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP
Education that develops knowledge, responsible leadership, careful engagement with historical sources, and thoughtful participation in religious and community life.
Academic Programs
HIES is developing academic programs in Eddic Studies at the associate, bachelor’s, and master’s levels. Each program approaches the Old Norse religious and literary tradition through structured study appropriate to its academic level and purpose.
ASSOCIATE OF EDDIC STUDIES (A.E.S.)
An undergraduate program providing a foundational course of study in Eddic literature, Old Norse religion, history, and related traditions.
BACHELOR OF EDDIC STUDIES (B.E.S.)
A 120-semester-credit-hour undergraduate program providing comprehensive study of Eddic literature, Old Norse religion, language, history, leadership, and related fields.
MASTER OF EDDIC STUDIES (M.E.S.)
A graduate religious degree providing advanced study of Eddic tradition, theology, religious leadership, ministry, and related areas.
Programs are in development. Complete curriculum, admissions, academic policies, and program information are published by HIES.
Open Library
The Institute is committed to making serious study accessible. The HIES Open Library provides public-domain primary sources, historical scholarship, language resources, and source collections supporting the study of the Old Norse tradition.
The Institute
To study the inheritance. To form the person. To carry the tradition forward.
