Metaphysics I, Part l

Metaphysics I, Part I

Introduction

About the Course
During this course, you will explore some of the fundamental principles of spiritual law and how they can be applied to your life for greater love, health and prosperity. By studying the works of prominent Unity writers, as well as specific metaphysical and theological views, you will be encouraged to awaken your awareness and understanding of spiritual Truth. Through the consistent use of these practical principles, you will realize more of your spiritual potential and find that your life is transformed! Topics explored are:

Metaphysics and Truth
Life Is Consciousness
Self-Knowledge
Spiritual Evolution/Building Consciousness
Our Purpose, Divine Will, Divine Plan and Divine Guidance
The Kingdom
The Silence Meditation
Prayer: Praying With Others

Course Presentation
Faculty will prepare a Learning Guide for each week's work. The Learning Guide will include comments about the topic to be studied during the week, as well as suggestions about what to look for in the assigned readings.

Along with this posting, faculty will initiate discussion threads by posting specific questions related to the week's topic of study. Students will be able to post responses to the discussion questions, respond to other students' postings, and present questions to the class. Faculty will respond as appropriate.

Questions of special interest to individual students will be answered by e-mail.

Learning Objectives

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

Define and explain metaphysical terms and principles of spiritual law.
Understand how to apply the metaphysical principles in their own lives.
Practice one idea as presented in class or from the book.

Required Texts

Heart-Centered Metaphysics, (Paul Hasselbeck).
Talks on Truth (Charles Fillmore).

Books of Interest

The Revealing Word (Charles Fillmore)
The Essential Charles Fillmore (Jim Gaither)
Point of Power (Paul Hasselbeck)
Lessons in Truth (H. Emilie Cady) (1995 or later edition)

Requirements for Students

Complete Assigned Readings
The reading assignments will not be lengthy. However, the nature of the material requires careful reading and reflection. Reading about related topics in the recommended texts will enhance your understanding of the material but is not required.

Participate in Online Discussions
Several questions will be posted in the discussion forum each week. Students are asked to post a response to discussion questions and to respond to other students' postings as they feel inspired. The number of questions you are required to respond to will be noted each week but will never exceed two questions. You may answer as many questions as you wish. Questions where everyone's response is expected will be marked "Required."

Periodic Online Exams
There will be a midterm and final exam, and the exam will explore your knowledge of the metaphysical terminology used in the assigned reading. Exams will be posted, completed online, and automatically graded.

Metaphysics I, Part I, Project and Final Paper

Choose at least one idea from the book or class and create a way to put it into practice.
Practice it for at least 21 days.
Write a 500- to 800-word paper based on your experience. In the paper, describe the idea, what happened, what you learned, and how this may affect your life.

Enriching the Experience

Prayer, Reflection and Journaling
Each individual is expected to invest some time in prayer, reflection and journaling. The amount of time invested is certainly up to the individual and will therefore vary from person to person. However, these practices are essential to your understanding and realization of the truths. You will discover that this is your most fulfilling work during the course.

Web Research:
Searching the Web for related information is highly encouraged, and we hope the fruits of your searches will be shared with the rest of the class.

Grading

As is the case with all SEE courses, evaluation for Metaphysics I is based on a Credit/No Credit system. To successfully complete Metaphysics I, students must:

Participate in each week's Discussion Forum.
Pass the online tests.
Complete the metaphysics project and write the paper.

Once the paper is received and evaluated as a "Pass," students will be awarded 10 required Spiritual Education and Enrichment credits. The registrar's office will mail written notification.

More Information

See class schedule or register now.
Tuition is moderately priced.

Also, make sure you read the technical requirements for this course and review our online learning FAQs.

For information, call Customer Service toll-free at 1-800-248-6489, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CT). You may also e-mail us at customerservice@unityonline.org.

We invite you to explore our other study programs, including online self-study or the Spiritual Education and Enrichment (SEE) programs held at the Unity Village campus.

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