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PROSPECTUS 2015
The Right to Education in Sexuality is a Basic Human Right
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." ~ Nelson Mandela (1918 2013)

INDEX
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III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.

PROGRAMS (BS, MS and DS) ...........................page 2

STUDENT INFORMATION ...........................page 5
TERMS AND CONDITIONS ............................page 6
REGISTRATION ...........................................page 7
ABOUT THE ACADEMY FOR SEXOLOGY .......page 8
A SHORT OVERVIEW ON THE HISTORY OF THE ACADEMY FOR SEXOLOGY....... page 10
ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL OF THE ACADEMY.......page 12

I.

PROGRAMS (BS, MS and DS)

Program 1 - Bachelor of Sexology (Baccalaureus Sexologiae - BS)

Duration
Plus minus 3 to 4 years (480 credits)
10 Modules to complete via the internet at your own time and pace through distance education (with a minimum
pass rate of at least one Module per annum)
Admission Requirements
Senior Certificate with matriculation exemption or RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning)
Age 18 years plus
Basic computer and internet skills
Intellectual- , emotional- and sexual maturity with compassion for people
Self-motivated with self-discipline and perseverance
Method of Education
Distance-education via internet (email)
Study guide and study material (some digital prescribed books to download from Dropbox)
0 to 4 assignments and 1 exam (exam-invigilator close to your home town) on each module
All students apply, enroll and pay upfront module per module and NOT per degree or per annum
Students may enroll and start with the program at any time of the year
Curriculum
Ten Modules of 40 to 60 credits each:
1. Introduction to Sexology History and Epistemology
2. Sexual Identity (including gender studies)
3. The Sexual Body (including anatomy and physiology)
4. Developmental Sexology (including developmental psychology)
5. Relationship Sexology
6. Counseling Sexology
7. Clinical Sexology
8. Alternative Sexology (LGBT & BDSM)
9. Forensic Sexology (Pathological Sexology)
10. The Ethics of Sexology & Research Methodology
Fees
R 3 300 per module for students in South Africa & Africa
$ 400 (USA $) for students in all other countries
(Fees include a) study guide with info on assignments and exams, b) study material c) some prescribed books all
to download from the internet after payment is received)
All students apply, enroll and pay module per module and not per degree or per annum. There will be no
refunding of payment whatsoever. In order to accommodate international and other students payment for a
maximum of three modules is allowed in advance. Budget for a 10% increase in fees per annum as well as more
or less R 300 exam fees per module.
Email academy@sexology.co.za to apply for the specific program (BS, MS or DS) and attach:
a) your CV with your full names, residential, postal & email address, telephone numbers, qualifications
(certified copies attached), academic history, work history etc.
b) A copy of your ID (identification document) OR passport.
c) A short letter of your personal motivation why you want to study sexology and a declaration that you
have made an informed decision and that you accept the whole content, terms, conditions, information,
rules and regulations as in our most recent Prospectus.
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Program 2- Master of Sexology (Magister Sexologiae MS 9 OR MS 12)

Duration
Plus minus 3 years MS 9 (360 credit)s OR MS 12 (480 credits)
9 modules (40 credits each) OR 12 modules to complete at own time and pace (with a minimum pass rate of at
least one module per annum and a with a maximum successful completion of four modules per annum)
Admission Requirements - MS 9
Related qualifications (Masters degree or Doctors degree) in the fields of medicine, psychology, social
work, nursing, anthropology, theology, literacy, philosophy, counseling etc.
OR
a BS-degree in sexology at the Academy for Sexology
Intellectual- , emotional- and sexual maturity with compassion for people
Self-motivated with self-discipline and perseverance
Basic computer and internet skills
Admission Requirements - MS 12
Basic computer and internet skills A honors degree in the fields of medicine, psychology, social work,
nursing, anthropology, theology, literacy, philosophy, counseling etc
Intellectual- , emotional- and sexual maturity with compassion for people
Self-motivated with self-discipline and perseverance
Basic computer and internet skills
Method of Education
Distance-education via internet (email)
Study guide and study material (some digital prescribed books to download from Dropbox)
0 to 4 assignments and 1 exam (exam-invigilator close to your home town) on each module
All students apply, enroll and pay upfront module per module and NOT per degree or per annum
Students may enroll and start with the program at any time of the year
Curriculum
Nine Modules of 40 credits each:
1. Introduction to Sexology History & Epistemology
2. Sexual Identity (including inter-sex and gender identity disorders)
3. The Sexual Body (anatomy, physiology, embryology & endocrinology)
4. Developmental Sexology (specializing in one of the four sub-disciplines )
5. Relationship Sexology (specializing in one of the sub-disciplines)
6. Counselling/Therapeutic Sexology
7. Clinical Sexology
8. Forensic (Pathological) Sexology
9. Limited Dissertation or Research Project in Sexology to be published as an article in a scientific journal
Practica / workshops / Internships to suit each individual.
Fees
R 4 800 per module for students in Africa
$ 550 (USA $) for students in all other countries
(Fees include a) study guide with info on assignments and exams, b) study material c) some prescribed books all
to download from the internet after payment is received)
All students apply, enroll and pay module per module and not per degree or per annum. There will be no
refunding of payment whatsoever. In order to accommodate international and other students payment for a
maximum of three modules is allowed in advance. Budget for a 10% increase in fees per annum as well as more
or less R 300 exam fees per module.
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Email academy@sexology.co.za to apply for the specific program (BS, MS or DS) and attach:
a) your CV with your full names, residential, postal & email address, telephone numbers, qualifications
(certified copies attached), academic history, work history etc.
b) A copy of your ID (identification document) OR passport.
c) A short letter of your personal motivation why you want to study sexology and a declaration that you
have made an informed decision and that you accept the whole content, terms, conditions, information,
rules and regulations as in our most recent Prospectus.

Program 3 - Doctor of Sexology (Doctor Sexologiae DS)

Duration
At least 2 years
Admission Requirements
Postgraduates with a Magister Sexologiae from the Academy for Sexology qualifies to propose a research project
with a dissertation without any examination.
Postgraduates with an international degree Master of Sexology or Doctor of Sexology qualifies for one
examination (a few selected prescribed books/articles) plus a research project / dissertation.
Method of Education
Distance-Education
All doctoral students need to appoint a co-promoter in the specific related discipline (from one of the medical,
psychological, social or cultural sciences) with the guidance of the promoter in sexology.
Research project/ literature study/ dissertation
The qualitative and/or quantitative research project or literature study and the dissertation must be of the
highest international academic standards and it must make a significant contribution to sexology as a science.
Total Fees
a) Doctoral Exam (if applicable):
R 25 000 per module for students in Africa $ 3 000 (USA $) for students in all other countries
(50% payment at enrollment and 50% payment before examination). No refunds.
b) Dissertation (excluding research costs):
R 35 000 per module for students in Africa $ 5 000 (USA $) for students in all other countries
(50% payment at enrollment and 50% payment before examination of dissertation). No refunds.

II.

STUDENT INFORMATION

Institutional policy
a) Language policy English.
b) Student support services Our students are treated as individuals and academic advice, professional counseling
and assistance are available to all students on request. The administration of the Academy for Sexology
communicates via email: academy@sexology.co.za The Student Representative Council (SRC elected by the
students) is always available for support via Email: src@sexology.co.za
c) Career outcomes
In private practice (depending your registration with the Council of Sexual Health Professions CSHP) as:
Counselor of Sexual Health counselor with a BS
Therapist of Sexual Health (Masters level) with a MS
Sexologists with a DS
Private practice requires creativity, initiative and endurance
Appointments as sexual health professionals at private companies, NGOs and educational institutions
Although there is an undisputed need for sexual health professionals no job is secure just because of a
qualification.
The Academy for Sexology is an accredited service provider to the CSHP (Council of Sexual Health Professions)

Registration with the CSHP or any other professional body is the responsibility of every student/graduate.
The Academy for Sexology has good relationships with professional bodies of sexual health all over the world
d) Student financial aid The Academy for Sexology does not have the capacity to offer any bursaries. Our fees
are far below the market. Students may approach their employers/ the corporate world for bursaries. Please
note that a Application Approved letter is not proof of your registration. You need an official Confirmation of
Registration letter from the Academy for Sexology.
e) Sexology SA Corporate
Sexology SA Corporate creates opportunities for diligent and performing students.
The mission of Sexology SA Corporate:
i) The selling of professional products and -services to the business community in order to enhance sexual health,
well-being and happiness in the workplace and to enhance productivity and human relations while respecting
cultural diversity.
ii) The creation of career opportunities for all categories of Sexual Health Practitioners
f) Specific regulations and information available (after enrollment) on request
Regulations for the appointment of examination supervisors at distant locations
Study Guides for each and every module with the assessment for the specific module via
examination/assignment/presentation
Electronic study material for each and every module available to download from the Internet after registration
Annual calendar scheduled workshops and practica
Other programs or courses for professionals and the public
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III.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WHAT IS AGREED UPON
1) The Academy for Sexology undertakes to provide world class tertiary education and quality training (as
described in this prospectus) to all students of sexology.
2) The Academy for Sexology undertakes to fulfill its duty as an accredited service provider of the CSHP (Council of
Sexual Health Professions) in South Africa and to train students academically as Counselors of Sexual Health (4 yr
Bachelors level), Therapists of Sexual Health (Masters level) and Sexologists (Doctoral level) in order to achieve
our vision of optimum sexual health, sexual well-being and sexual behavior for all human beings on all aspects of
sexuality: procreation, relation and recreation.
3) The Academy for Sexology undertakes to develop, implement and sustain our academic programs (Bachelors /
Masters and Doctors degrees in Sexology) as described in this prospectus.
4) The Academy for Sexology undertakes to support and promote our graduates to the best of our ability country
and world-wide.
5) The student undertakes to maintain a high input of quantitative and qualitative hours of studying, personal
commitment, diligence and a professional ethical conduct.
6) The student undertakes to support and promote the vision, mission and objectives of the institution and pledge
their loyalty and cooperation in this regard.
7) The student takes full responsibility for the payment (in advance per module) of fees and the student fully
understand that all paid fees will be forfeited in any case of the discontinuing of the studies.
8) The student takes full responsibility for own career outcomes.
9) The student declares that he/she has read this prospectus and that he/she made an informed decision to study
sexology at the Academy for Sexology.
10) The student undertakes to comply fully with all the terms, conditions, rules and regulations as stated in this
prospectus and also undertakes to keep him/herself up to date (informed) with every years prospectus.
Please note that your payment to the Academy for Sexology will be continuously the formal proof of your
unconditional acceptance of the latest prospectus.
The Academy for Sexology expects a high standard of professional and ethical conduct from all our students from
the beginning of their studies. All students must realize that it is a privilege to study sexology with responsibilities
such as dedication, hard work, commitment and loyalty. Sexology is still in its baby shoes as a science. Loyalty to
the discipline of sexology and the Academy is not negotiable. It is against the rules for any student to act on
behalf of the Academy without permission or to discredit our reputation nationally or internationally. Any
transgression of this rule may lead to disciplinary action.
Any student may temporally or permanently discontinue their studies (with permission) without being
discriminated against. A student who withdraws will receive credit / certificates for all modules that have been
completed but he or she will forfeit all payments made. This is ipso facto because students enroll and pay only
for one module in advance. It is our mission to guide our students to achieve professional maturity as well as
high standards of professional ethics and conduct. The Academy for Sexology has an open communication policy
in order to be pro-active regarding Staff and student grievances to the Principal in writing. All communication is
through email with telephonic communication (call or SMS) in case of a break-down in communication or an
emergency.
Please note that we take the future of Sexology seriously, and that you, our new students, are our priority
All official correspondence must be emailed to: academy@sexology.co.za
Or visit our official page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/academy.sexology?ref=hl
Our official webpage is www.sexology.co.za

IV.

REGISTRATION

It is very easy to apply for the specific program (BS, MS or DS) if you do qualify.
Just follow the steps below and email (with attachments) the following documents to: academy@sexology.co.za
a) your CV with your full names, residential, postal & email address, telephone numbers, qualifications
(certified copies attached), academic history, work history etc.
b) A copy of your ID (identification document) OR passport.
c) A short letter of your personal motivation why you want to study sexology and a declaration that you
have made an informed decision and that you accept the whole content, terms, conditions, information,
rules and regulations as in our most recent Prospectus
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN TO ALL NEW STUDENTS WORLD-WIDE

V.
ABOUT THE ACADEMY FOR SEXOLOGY
Vision
It is our vision to ensure the optimum sexual health, sexual well-being and sexual happiness of all human beings as their
human / constitutional rights on all aspects of sexuality (procreation, relationships and recreation) through sexology as the
scientific studies of sexuality.

Mission
a) To provide and sustain world class academic programs of the highest standards internationally via the internet on
tertiary level: (Bachelors / Masters & Doctors degrees in Sexology with professional career outcomes as counselors of
sexuality (Bachelors), therapists of sexuality (Masters) and sexologists (Doctors) in collaboration with individual countries,
academics, tertiary institutions, organizations and professional bodies world-wide.
b) Career-enhancing sexological programs on a postgraduate level to all related professionals such as medical doctors,
psychologists, social workers, anthropologists, lawyers, theologians, educational professionals etc.
c) Much needed qualitative and quantitative research projects in sexology which reflect the empirical sexual reality of
society in order to enhance sexual health, sexual well-being & sexual happiness and to develop effective international proactive programs against HIV & AIDS, rape and sexual abuse.
d) Sexual life-enhancement programs to any member of the public (practical short courses with a solid theoretical and
ethical foundation based on the World Health Organizations research on sexuality.

Mandate, Recognition and Accreditation

a) Sexuality Education is a Basic Human Right
b) The World Health Organization resolutions regarding Education and Treatment in Human Sexuality: the Training of Health
Professionals (Geneva from 6 to 12 February 1974)
Human sexuality should be encouraged to develop as an autonomous discipline. Country and regional resource centers
should be established to provide consultation and assistance in programs of training, production of educational materials,
research, and therapy related to sexuality.
This document paved the way for improved training of health professionals to provide the necessary sexual education,
counseling and therapy. It also served as a stimulus for the development of the field of sexology and sexual resources centers
throughout the world.
c) In order to extend and enhance previous efforts, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health
Organization (PAHO), in collaboration with the World Association for Sexology (WAS), meet in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala,
on May 19 to 22, 2000 and published a document in 2001 regarding sexology:
It is evident that the future of sexology will involve many new and diverse disciplines collaborating at different levels and serving
different functions in addressing Sexual Health needs. As an interdisciplinary science, sexology is uniquely placed to bring together
the knowledge and expertise of specialists, the diverse agendas of various advocacy groups, the health concerns of communities,
and the methodologies and interests of diverse disciplines. For this reason, it is critical that sexology is promoted as a
discipline/profession. It is not sufficient for specialists from other disciplines to apply their fields of expertise to the study of Sexual
Health. We also need trained Sexual Health specialists who focus exclusively on Sexual Health concerns to address the diverse and
specific concerns raised by sex and sexuality.
More specifically, there is a need to:
Establish training standards for sexual educators, sexuality specialists
Promote sexology as a discipline/profession
Advocate to governments for sexuality training programs for professionals. P 287
There continues to be a shortage of health professionals who have human sexuality as their focus of training. Professionals of
related disciplines (psychology, psychiatry, gynecology, urology) have developed a specialized field of work in problems related to
human sexuality but an integrated approach in their work is difficult to find because their point of views are usually biased by
their original training. P 297
d) Specific countries all over the world support our programs and academics all over the world recognize and appreciate
the Academy for Sexology but we are not formally accredited with any specific countrys department of education. This is
the prerogative of each individual country.

e) A unit of Sexology SA was registered as a South African Company Academy for Sexology (Pty) Ltd in 2008 and applied
for accreditation with the Department of Higher Education in South Africa in 2009. This application was delayed since 2011
due to negativity towards sexology in South Africa, but the application gained new momentum and it should be approved
hopefully before 2016.
The CSHP (Council of Sexual Health Professions previously Sexology SAs Council for Sexual Health Practitioners)
accredited the Academy for Sexology in South Africa since 2003.
f) Each country has its own accreditation policies but no bona fide scientific studies in sexology can be ignored due to
i) Basic human rights to education
ii) the WHO Mandate
iii) RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) in OECD and other countries such as Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada,
Chile, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Mexico, the
Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, Spain, South Africa, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
South Africa has a well-developed RPL Policy within the context of the NQF Act (Act 67 of 2008).
(Also see Prof Lemmers Abstract in SAQAs publication on RPL)
iv) World Wide International Peer Recognition
v) SAIHS (South Asia Institute Human Sexuality)
vi) The urgent need for properly trained sexual health professionals
All our degree certificates are formally issued by the Academy for Sexology as an International Higher Education Institution
and co-signed by SAIHS based on the above mandate, our high academic standards and our international peer recognition
the past decade.

Values

A multi-cultural Higher Education Institution with no discrimination of any kind Motho ke motho ka batho
babangwe (A human being is a human being through other human beings)
The promotion and protection of all human sexual rights
Academic integrity and the sustaining of the highest academic standards with an inter/trans-disciplinary, allinclusive curriculum of the highest quality
The sustainability and the continuous enhancement of all our programs
Practical and outcome-based training from a solid theoretical foundation
Dedicated (w)holistic academic support to all our students
To provide continuously and innovatively qualitative & quantitative research in sexology
To reflect the de facto empirical sexual reality of our society with the highest academic integrity
To assist national and international universities to establish sexology as a discipline
To promote and enhance the national & international status of sexological professional bodies.
The Academy for Sexology specialize in the scientific study of sexuality from a w-holistic, universal integralistic,
inter-transactional perspective of the bio- (medical), psycho-(psychological), socio- (sociological) & cultural
perspective of human sexual being and functioning with a between and beyond the poles basis theory.

The Academy for Sexology has a track record of more than a decade. Our graduated students (some now
in private practices) are proof of our high academic standards and successful career-outcomes.

VI.

A SHORT OVERVIEW ON THE HISTORY OF THE ACADEMY FOR SEXOLOGY

2003 The founding of the Sexology SA and the Academy for Sexology by Dr Johann Lemmer in 2003 is a direct outcome of
the World Health Organizations resolutions on sexuality in 1974 and 2000 as well as the encouragements of Prof Milton
Diamond and Prof Erwin Haeberle. Prof Dr Milton Diamond, professor of Anatomy & reproductive biology at the University
of Hawaii and former president of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) encouraged Dr Lemmer: With your
training you seem to be in the ideal position to be able to turn minds and increase understanding regarding sexuality
education. You have a strong background position from which to publicly press your ideas. You have both religious,
academic and clinical experiences to bring to bear.
2005 The former late president of the World Association for Sexology, Marc Ganem, described the book Introduction to
Sexology by Dr Johann Lemmer as - Very impressive! Marc Ganem also invited Dr Johann Lemmer to address the World
Association of Sexuality (WAS) congresses in Montreal and in Sydney but due to a lack of funding that was not possible at
that stage.
The Department of Higher Education in Canada took initiative in corresponding with the Academy for Sexology in order to
subsidize Canadian students who enroll with The Academy for Sexology in SA.
2006 In January 2006 Sexology SA and the World Health Organization had a very successful meeting in Pretoria-Tswane.
Both organizations were represented by their highest officials in South Africa - WHO was represented by Director Dr
Kouoepa and Sexology SA by Dr Johann Lemmer. National moral support as well as financial support to Sexology SA and
the Academy for Sexology was then promised by Dr Kouepa.
2007 In January 2007 Dr Johann Lemmer became the first professor in Sexology at the Academy for Sexology with peer
recognition, links and affiliations in the USA, Canada, Europe, South Asia, SAIHS etc
In the United States Dr Lindsey T Doe DHS Missoula, MT introduced her website on sexology as sexualwissenschaft with a
scientific definition of sexology by Prof Johann Lemmer from the Academy for Sexology.
2008 In January 2008 Prof Johann Lemmer was invited by Prof R Y Jalali as a distinguished visiting professor at SAIHS with
lifetime duration. The two organizations formally agreed on mutual accreditation. Prof R Y Jalali is registered with the World
Association for Sexology WAS, the American College of Sexologists, the American Board of Sexology, the Sexual Dysfunction Association
at the UK, former professor in Russia & currently professor of Sexology in Pakistan. Prof Dr Johann Lemmer is also a member of the
scientific advisory board of SAIHS and serves on its Adjunct Faculty as professor www.saihs.org
In Europe the international academic and sexologist Prof Erwin Haeberle honored Prof Johann Lemmer by publishing his academic
sexology books on the website of the well-known Humboldt University in Europe (October 2009 and December 2009):
http://www2.huberlin.de/sexology/news.htm . The result of this is the fact that Prof Lemmers books became available to 80 million
people in over 230 countries. The website had readers in over 60 000 cities, who have viewed over 6 million pages in 2009.

2009 Prof Erwin Haeberle from the Robert Koch Institute at the Humboldt University of Berlin and Prof Johann Lemmer
are working together in order to enhance studies in Sexology worldwide. Prof Haeberle is the most well-known and
honored professor in Sexology on all continents.
2009 Career outcomes is now a reality for our students as registered counselors in Sexology.
2010 - Prof Erwin Haeberle became a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Academy for Sexology.
2011

2011
A historical moment. After nine years since the
founding of Sexology SA and the Academy for Sexology,
the first 5 students Timothy Kieswetter, Charmaine
Viles, Maggie Coetzee, Elmien Barnard and Marilet
Kotze (in absentia) received their Baccalaureus
Sexologiae. Dr Hesham Sherif (in absentia) received his
Magister Sexologiae.
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2013 -

On Saturday the 19th October 2013 The Academy for

Sexology concluded its 10th Anniversary on a highlight:
the conferring of two high profile honorary doctorates
to prof Erwin J Haeberley (honorary mention as the
"Sexologist of the 20th/21st century" - left) and prof RY
Jalali (right) as well as two Bachelors degrees to
Yvonne Bekker (left) and Eguanitia De Swardt.

2014 - A Sexology Weekend with 22 students in the African Bushveld

A MS thesis was successfully submitted in 2014 by Timothy Kieswetter: The Afrikaans-Speaking Christians Personal
Experiences of Sexuality An Empirical-Qualitative Study: Ten open-ended questions were presented to more than 3 000
respondents via an online survey. Through this survey, each respondent shared their personal feelings and their sexual
experiences. The disclosed their first sexual encounter; from whom or where they first learned about sex; their experiences
during puberty; their first orgasms and their loss of virginity; their best as well as their worst sexual experiences; whether
they feel guilty about anything; the content of their sexual fantasies; their gender and their sexuality and last but not least,
the role their faith plays in their sexuality.
Another MS, A Sexological Study on Autoerotic- and Sexual Asphyxiation Pleasure or Death was also completed by Maggie
Helen Coetzee

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VII. ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL OF THE ACADEMY

Lemmer addressing WAS Glasgow 2011

Lemmer on hypersexuality SABC 2 TV News International
Johann Lemmer was born on the 21st of June 1953 in Delareyville South Africa. He graduated in 1974 at the University of Pretoria with
a BA degree and then followed it up with a BD degree as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Theology in 1978. He passed his doctoral
examination cum laude at UNISA in 1988 and received his D Th from UNISA in 1991 with his thesis: Practical Theological Research on
the congregation's understanding of the sermon This thesis focused on the cognitive, affective and conative psychological processes
presenting in the listener during & after mass-communication in a sermon.
Lemmers academic career can be divided in 2 stages: a) pastoral theologian (1974-1999) and b) the scientific studies of sexuality
(2000-2014). Dr Lemmer qualified as a pastoral theologian at the University of Pretoria as well as at UNISA. He practiced as a pastor in
Phalaborwa, Kimberley and Pretoria.
He lectured part-time empirical research methodology and the generation of hypotheses in Practical Theology to postgraduate students
at both UP and UNISA in the early 1990s.
He wrote several epistemological articles in scientific publications and presented several lectures in this regard. He criticized apartheid
with controversial discussions in The Wall Street Journal - Afrikaner Church & Apartheid (1987).
During the second part of his academic career Dr Lemmer undertook intensive post-doctoral research in Sexology and Psychology.
UNISA appointed him several times as external examiner for the examination of doctors dissertations with sexology-related research
topics:
i. External doctoral examiner for the doctoral examination of Hendrik Pretorius on homosexuality UNISA 1992 .
ii. External doctoral examiner for the doctoral thesis of G J Le Roux: UNISA 1994 Marriages between "black" and "white" in
South-Africa
iii. External doctoral examiner for the doctoral thesis of G M Orapeleng: UNISA 2008 Chastity in Botswana: A Psycho-Spiritual
study
Dr Lemmer accepted invitations from RSA Universities to give lectures to postgraduate students in psychology and medicine.
Being a student for life, he obtained several postgraduate certificates from the Baylor College of Medicine accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education USA in
i. Depression Diagnosis and Classification of Female Sexual Dysfunction
ii. An Update on Therapeutic Approaches to Female Sexual Dysfunction
iii. Epidemiology and Neurobiological Aspects of Female Sexual Dysfunction
iv. Female Sexual Dysfunction and Depression: Addressing Cause & Effect
v. Female Sexual Desire and Aging
vi. Talking to Patients about Sexual Dysfunction: Overcoming Obstacles
vii. Vaginismus and Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in a Young Woman
viii. Female Sexual Dysfunction: Does Surgically Induced Menopause Matter?
ix. Female Sexual Dysfunction as a Comorbid Illness
x. Sexual Dysfunction in a Young Mother
xi. Validated Instruments for Assessing Female Sexual Function
xii. Vulvodynia - Focus on Recognition and Management
xiii. Barriers to Sexual Health after Gynecologic Cancers: What Should be Done?
xiv. Talking to Patients about Sexual Dysfunction: Overcoming Obstacles.
Dr Lemmer practiced as a sexologist at Netcare Hospital in Pretoria-East between 2004 to 2011.

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The previous president of SSSS Prof Dr Milton Diamond encouraged Dr Lemmer to found Sexology SA & the Academy for Sexology in
2003. Dr Johann Lemmer became a full member of the international Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality in 2010. Lemmer
addressed clinical conferences and contributed to Sexology in radio & television programs. Johann Lemmer is the author of several
scientific books and articles available at South African Universities as well as at the well-known Humboldt University in Europe. Both his
academic books Identity and Sexual Identity and Introduction to Sexology are published on the sexology website of the Humboldt
University in Europe. Due to the initiative of Prof Erwin Haeberle the content of Lemmers books now freely became available to 80
million people in 230 countries and 60000 cities. Various sexologists all over the world acknowledge Lemmer's contribution to Sexology.
Prof Dr Lemmer was honored by Prof Dr Jalali as a distinguished professor at the South Asia Institute for Human Sexuality with lifetime
duration in 2008 and he became a member of their scientific advisory board. On the 25th of November 2008 SAIHS awarded Lemmer a
Higher Doctoral Degree: Doctor of Science (Human Sexuality) - SAIHS is affiliated with WAS affiliated with WHO.
Two of Lemmers scientific abstracts were published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine and he lectured at the 20th international
conference of WAS in Glasgow June 2011. (WAS = World Association of Sexology affiliated with WHO = World Health Organization.)

Lemmers abstract in the Journal of Sexual Medicine at the 20th World Congress of Sexual Health Glasgow UK Jun 2011

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Another abstract of Lemmer on RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) was published by SAQA (2011) in their publication on RPL.

Lemmer was recently (2010), rightly or wrongly, compared with Sigmund Freud in a scientific journal, Communicatio.
The sites/citing of female sexuality: An Irigarayan reading of Sex positive
Author: Rory du Plessis
Abstract
The article aims to examine the ways in which sexological discourse represents
gendered hegemonic modes of sexuality... Lemmer's descriptions thereof reveal the
manifestation of patriarchal and phallocentric ideologies. This is not an idiosyncrasy
peculiar to Lemmer alone, but relates to the phallocentric model of sexuality which is
apparent in much of sexology - from its historical founders to its contemporary
theorists. As such, the article also traces how Sigmund Freud's theories are evident in
the writings of Lemmer. This marked presence is interrogated through an Irigarayan
analysis: in doing so, Lemmer's account of female sexuality continues Freud's
articulation thereof
Lemmer; Luce Irigaray; sexology; Sigmund Freud
Communicatio, Volume 36, Issue 3 November 2010 , pages 309 - 326
Communicatio South African Journal for Communication Theory and Research

Lemmer's reaction:
1) I sincerely appreciate the fact that the author opened the debate and I respect him for that.
2) It seems that a lack of information about me and a lack of in-depth studies of my work is the primary cause of 'male fide' perceptions
about me by jealous colleagues in South Africa.
3) It is true that Sigmund Freud (among many others) partially influenced me and I regard this as a compliment.
4) I categorically and strongly deny the statement that I define women like Freud in terms of a unitary male model.
5) It is a pity that my scientific publications were all ignored in this article in favor of a popular pre-scientific publication which was in any
case completely misinterpreted. To label me as an Irigarayanis because of a single misunderstood parody is ridiculous.
6) In my book Identity and Sexual Identity, 2005 (available in 280 countries) I described the complexity of male and female sexuality and
most definitely not in terms of a unitary male model.
7) To label me as a phallocentris is also ridiculous. My work proves the opposite.
8) It seems to me that the meta-text of this debate is rather an attempt to degrade sexology in favor of gender studies.

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In a Canadian psychological blog Through a Jungian Lens Johann Lemmer is linked to Carl Jung in a positive way .
Johann Lemmer, in his work, Introduction to Sexology, discusses CG Jungs concepts in terms of sexuality and suggests that
the moral issues that confront modern man are often centered around sexuality and points to the masculine and feminine
images and archetypes discussed by Jung as psychologys attempt to deal with the issues. One needs to remember that
Jungs work was built on the foundation of Freuds work which has a significant focus on human sexuality.
Lemmer grounded Sexology as a science in 2005 with his book Introduction to Sexology. He presented the first epistemological theory
of Sexology as an universal-integral science, with meta-theories, theories, basis theories and praxis theories.
http://posters.f1000.com/P1621.

Since 2003 Prof Lemmer developed, maintained and lectured curricula for Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral students in Sexology
(see www.sexology.co.za ) and several students graduated in sexology under his supervision.
He was re-elected in 2014 as president of the CSHP (Council of Sexual Health Professions) in South-Africa for a 5 year term.

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