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History of New Thought & Unity (HTS 140)
Tuesdays, October 3 – October 31, 2023 – 6:30pm – 8:30pm (EST)
Larry Davis, Licensed Unity Teacher

The History of New Thought & Unity explores the origin and development of the ideas, beliefs and practices that characterize the New Thought movement. Particular attention is placed on the history and development of Unity.

Course Learning Objectives:
By the end of the course learners will be able to:
• Explain principles and main influences of the New Thought movement.
• Identify some of the key people and major events in the development of both the New Thought and Unity spiritual movements.
• Examine the development of Unity School of Christianity and Association of Unity Churches and their respective missions.

Required Textbooks:
• Vahle, Neal. The Unity Movement: Its Evolution and Spiritual Teachings. Philadelphia, PA: Templeton Press, 2002.

Recommended Textbooks:
• Braden, Charles S. Spirits in Rebellion: The Rise and Development of New Thought. Dallas, TX: Southern Methodist University, 1963.
• Hicks, Mark. Background of New Thought. TruthUnity.net, 2014. https://www.truthunity.net/courses/mark-hicks/background-of-new-thought
• Larson, Martin A. New Thought Religion: A Philosophy for Health, Happiness, and Prosperity. New York: Philosophical Library, 1985.
• Shepherd, Thomas. Friends in High Places. Unity Village, MO: Unity Books, 1985.

If taking the class for Spiritual Education and Enrichment (S.E.E.) credit it is a two-step process as follows:

(1) go to the Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute (UWSI) website registration link: https://uwsi.geniussis.com/registration.aspx?af=6&_ga=2.243100102.592684084.1680813906-1040046048.1678817284
to register and pay the $45 course registration fee IN ADVANCE of the class start date and scroll down to: History of New Thought and Unity HTS140 Section 01 Fall 2023 – Make sure it is the class for Unity of Washington DC that begins on October 3, 2023.

and then

(2) Register through our Zoom platform link (see link below) and you will be provided with the Zoom link to join the class
(NOTE: Use the same Zoom link you are given after you register, each time you attend the class)

NOTE: Those who want to just enjoy the class for personal spiritual development just follow step-TWO (2)

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