Foundations of Unity

Building consciousness, knowledge and skills in any endeavor begins with learning the foundational principles. This course is designed to be the first course  students take when embarking upon any of the Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute’s learning paths. Students will explore foundational principles from Lessons in  Truth, Discover the Power and other historical texts. They will also learn how to integrate the foundational principles into daily life.

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Identify, reflect upon and explain the reasons for humankind’s state of bondage. Identify what might keep you in bondage
• Describe “God” as divine paradoxes:
  • Principle and Personal
  • Immanent and Transcendent
  • Masculine and Feminine
  • Law and Grace
• Define the three-fold nature of God and humankind
• Articulate the power of affirmative prayer with the use of Denials and Affirmations
• Explain the metaphysical teachings of Jesus Christ according to Eric Butterworth
• Create an action plan that will support you in your personal spiritual growth
• Apply the teachings of Jesus in life situations
• Explain and demonstrate the law of manifestation

Required Text/Readings

• Lessons in Truth, Emilie Cady, Unity Village: Unity, 2005.
• Discover the Power Within, Eric Butterworth, New York: Harper One, 2008.
• The Revealing Word, Fillmore, Charles, Unity Village: Unity, 2005

Recommended Text/Readings

• Sermon on the Mount, Emmett Fox, New York: Harper Collins, 1989.
• How I Used Truth, Emilie Cady, Whitefish, MT: Kessinger Publication, 2010.
• In Tune With the Infinite, Ralph Waldo Trine, Seven Treasures Publications. 2009