This course is a spiritual study of the true teachings of Jesus Christ.  It is based on the book of Eric Butterworth, Discover the Power within You.  The book presents the thesis that we all can discover, accept, and release the power of the divinity Jesus believed dwelt within him and also in each individual. This divinity Jesus described as the Kingdom of heavens within. Paul, the apostle, described it as the Christ in you, your hope of glory.

Required Texts: Discover the Power Within You (book) by Eric Butterworth, The Bible (NRSV)

10 Credits, 10:00-11:50: MS-800 PROSPERITY                        Prosperity is based on a combined study of Charles Fillmore’s book, Prosperity, and Eric Butterworth’s Spiritual Economics. In our study, we will compare and contrast the ideas of these two great teachers: substance, the activity of mind, faith, visualization, what it means to develop a giving consciousness, the truth about money and how to replace a consciousness of lack with a lasting consciousness of abundance. As we study each concept, we will explore ways to use those ideas in our daily lives. Then, to the extent that we are willing, we will put these ideas into practice in a “real life” prosperity project.

Required Texts:  Prosperity, by Charles Fillmore (Available from Unity House)  Spiritual Economics, by Eric Butterworth (Available from Unity House)

10 Credits, 1:30-2:50: BI-820 BIBLE OVERVIEW - Hebrew Scriptures  

This course introduces the rich history of the Bible and provides a framework for future biblical study. Learners will explore the history and development of the Bible, through stories, exploration of events, and discussion of how and why the scriptures were written. The course identifies the main story lines of both the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament.

Required Texts: The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible – recommended. Reading The Bible Again for the First Time- Marcus J. Borg, Don’t Know Much About The Bible – Kenneth C. Davis

10 Credits, 3:00-5:20: HI-604 BACKGROUND OF NEW THOUGHT AND UNITY 

    Background of New Thought explores the origin and development of the ideas, beliefs, and theories that characterize the New Thought movement, looks at the expression of those ideas, beliefs, and theories in the various New Thought religions, and briefly examines the work of some of the more notable New Thought writers and teachers.  The course also compares some traditional New Thought beliefs with Christian Science and Unity teachings.

Required Texts:  Spirits in Rebellion by Charles S. Braden

 Friends in High Places by Thomas Shepherd --published by Unity