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    Spiritual Education and Enrichment Week:  All Courses are Offered Daily from July 23 - 27, 2012


    How To Register to Take Courses During SEE Week 2012

    (1)  Online Registration - (Preferred)
    Online registration is an easy 2-Step Process:
           (1)   Complete the online Registration Form,
           (2)   To Enroll:  Select classes and buy books/lunch (instant enrollment).
    You will get an instant receipt through PayPal to confirm your registration and enrollment.

    (2)  Traditional Registration 
    Traditional registration is just as simple (though not instant):
           (1)   Complete the Registration Form (click here to download)
           (2)   Mail or bring the completed form to the church in an envelope with payment (check or charge, no cash please!).
    Once the The SEE administrator receives the information we will confirm your registration via email (please allow 7 days).

    Tuition Fees

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    Early Bird:  Cost per class $70
    Register online ON or BEFORE 06/14/2012 (or if you mail in your registration, it must be postmarked on or before 06/14/2012.

    Regular Enrollment:  Cost per class $85
    Register online 06/15/2012 and later.

    SEE Credit:  $36 per course (optional)
    To receive Credit at Unity Institute, you must remit $36 for each course taken for SEE credit. 


    Courses Below are Listed in Order of Time (Earliest to Latest)


    8:00 - 9:50 am

    Background of New Thought (HI 604)

    _Instructor:  Rev Ed Conrad

    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.

    Textbooks

    _Required Text(s): 
    Spirits in Rebellion, Charles Braden


    10:00 - 11:50 am

    Bible Overview: Hebrew Scriptures (BI 820)

    Instructor:  Rev E.J. Niles

    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.

    Textbooks

    _Required Text(s): 
    Bible, (NSRV preferred)
    Reading the Bible Again for the First Time, Marcus Borg

    Optional Materials: 
    Don't Know Much About the Bible, Kenneth C. Davis

    Metaphysics II, Part 1 (MS 822)

    _Instructor:  Rev Lisa Davis

    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, & 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!

    Textbooks

    _Required Text(s): 
    Heart Centered Metaphysics, Paul Hasselbeck
    Talks on Truth, Charles Fillmore

    Optional Materials: 
    The Essential Charles Fillmore, J. Gaither
    The Revealing Word, Charles Fillmore
    Point of Power, David Hasselbeck
    Lessons in Truth, Emilie Cady


    1:30 - 3:20pm

    Bible Interpretation: Hebrew Bible (BI 605)

    _Instructor:  Rev Billie Blain

    An introduction to the metaphysical interpretation of the Hebrew Scriptures in the Unity framework. Students will begin to understand and interpret the Hebrew Scriptures from a metaphysical viewpoint. The chief aim is that each student have the knowledge and skill to interpret scripture. They will learn to apply the teachings of the Hebrew Scriptures to their lives. Course will be lecture, discussion, and activities.

    Textbooks

    _Required Text(s): 

    Bible, (NSRV preferred)
    The Revealing Word, Charles Fillmore
    The Metaphysical Bible Dictionary, Charles Fillmore
    A journal to record your thoughts (for student's private use)

    The Christ in the Bible (BI 803)

    _Instructor:  Rev Ed Conrad

    Learn how Old Testament messianic prophecy and New Testament accounts of the life and ministry of Jesus tell not only the story of Christ in history but of Christ awakening in every soul. The central focus of the course will be the Gospel of John.

    Textbooks

    _Required Text(s): 
    Bible, (NSRV preferred)

    Optional Materials: 
    The Revealing Word, Charles Fillmore
    The Metaphysical Bible Dictionary, Charles Fillmore


    7:00 - 8:50pm

    Science and Spirituality

    _Instructor:  Rev E.J. Niles

    This course will highlight the new science that is now beginning to focus on matters of spirit, such as Spiral Dynamics. We will consider how we, as individuals, can learn and grow from our insights and work.  “Spirituality is
    creeping back in among the sciences of astrophysicists, advanced philosopher-thinkers, and high order mathematics.”  From the book Spiral Dynamics.

    Textbooks

    _Required Text: 
    The Field, Lynn McTaggart

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