The Academy of Spirituality and Paranormal Studies, Inc. is an international organization comprised of clergy, academics of religion, philosophy and psychology, as well as scientists and researchers. The purpose of the organization is to encourage dialogue in the fields of consciousness studies, quantum mechanics, transpersonal psychology, the paranormal, and spirituality. It holds an annual conference where academic papers are presented, and publishes its proceedings and journals.

The stated mission of the Academy is “to discern, develop and disseminate knowledge of how paranormal phenomena may relate to and enhance the development of the human spirit.”

A member of the Academy’s Board of Director’s for several years, Dr. Serio is currently president of the board. As president, he writes an article for the Academy’s quarterly publication, The Searchlight. A selection of these articles appear below.

The Thirty-fifth Annual Conference, “Spirituality, Science and the Paranormal,” will be held at Kutztown University, Kutztown, Pennsylvania, June 3-6, 2010.

For more information about the Academy of Spirituality and Paranormal Studies, Inc., membership, and links to over two hundred related sites, visit the Academy’s web site at www.ASPSI.org.