Have you ever wanted to learn about paranormal investigation but were not sure where to begin?

Whether you are completely new to the field or have been exploring haunted locations for years, Ghostology 101 is designed to build a strong foundation based on education, critical thinking, ethical investigation, and real-world field experience.

This is not reality television.

This is not sensationalism.

Ghostology 101 is structured education created to help students understand what paranormal investigation really is, how responsible investigators think, and why discipline matters before any conclusion is reached.

Throughout this live online course, students will work through 19 professionally organized lessons beginning at the absolute beginner level and progressing into the fundamentals of responsible paranormal investigation.

The course is designed to encourage curiosity while teaching students to slow down, document carefully, examine natural explanations, and respect the people and places involved in every case.

Topics include why people investigate the paranormal, what ghost hunting really is, what separates ghost hunting from paranormal investigation, researching haunted locations, historical records, local legends, environmental causes often mistaken for paranormal activity, psychology and perception, equipment and what it actually measures, observation, documentation, note-taking, audio review, photo review, video review, debunking, natural explanations, investigation ethics, professional conduct, documentation standards, and reporting.

Each lesson has been developed to provide practical beginner education without turning mystery into hype or treating personal belief as proof.

Every lesson has been carefully developed to encourage curiosity while promoting honesty, objectivity, and respect for both history and those sharing their experiences.

The goal is to help students learn before they investigate, question before they conclude, and understand before they believe.

Whether your interest lies in ghosts, haunted locations, historical research, folklore, local legends, unexplained experiences, or the basics of field investigation, Ghostology 101 provides a practical, evidence-based introduction to the field.

It is built for curious minds, new investigators, weekend explorers, and anyone who wants to approach the unknown with more care, structure, and respect.

Ghostology 101 will be offered as an online event. Date and registration information will be announced soon.

The course is presented by The Paranormal Initiative - Applied Paranormal Research and Studies and Somerset Paranormal Research Society.

The Paranormal Initiative Academy exists to build better investigators through education, research, ethics, truth, honor, and integrity.

Learn before you investigate. Question before you conclude. Understand before you believe.