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Spiritual Education and Enrichment Metaphysics I Part 2 MS 821
Prepared by Rev. Bruce Verkruyse and Rev. Dr. Paul Hasselbeck
Instructor: Rev. Bruce Verkruyse Contact Information: 817 423 2965 x 105 Email: [email protected]
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Course Description
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 specific quotes of prominent Unity writers, as well as the metaphysical and theological views pressed in Heart-centered Metaphysics, 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 in this class are: Beingness, Oneness, Divine Mind The Spiritual Universe, The Physical Universe The Divine Paradoxes The Trinity Evil, Sin, the Devil Jesus, the Christ, Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus The Threefold Nature of Humankind (Spirit, soul, body) The Three Phases of Mind (Superconscious, conscious and subconscious) Personality, Individuality.
Instructor Description
Bruce discovered Unity in September of 1988 at Unity Church of Dallas. Comptroller and Computer Specialist, Unity Church of DallasForest Lane 1994 1999. Licensed Unity Teacher 1996-1999, Unity Church of Dallas-Forest Lane, Licensed Unity Teacher 1999-2002 Unity of Overland Park, KS, Licensed Unity Teacher 2005-Present Unity Church of Fort Worth, South Central Unity Churches Association Youth of Unity (Teen) Consultant April 1999 August 2009. Ministry Care Director, Unity Church of Fort Worth June 2007 through July
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2008. Minister of Administration, Unity Church of Fort Worth July 2008 Present. Licensed Unity Minister, Association of Unity Churches March 2011. Received the, Distinguished Youth Service Award 1998 from the Association of Unity Churches International (Unity Worldwide Ministries). Served on the Education Services Committee (Association) 1999 2007 Served on the Budget and Finance Team (United Worldwide Ministries) 2006-Present
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Course Presentation
Class sessions will include small group work, presentations by the instructor, class discussions and weekly assignments.
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Objectives
Students will be able to: Define, and explain some of Unity's commonly held metaphysical principles and ideas as outlined above in Section A. Understand how to apply these metaphysical principles and ideas in their own lives. Experiencing the application of at least one Principle or idea as presented in class or from the book.
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Course Materials
Required:
Heart-centered Metaphysics, by Paul Hasselbeck
Recommend: Talks on Truth, by Charles Fillmore The Revealing Word by Charles Fillmore Lessons in Truth by Emily Cady Point of Power by Paul Hasselbeck
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Course Requirements and Assignments
1. 2. Read chapters in the books prior class. Participate in the classroom discussions.
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Write an 500 - 800 word paper based on your selecting one idea from the Class or book and putting it into practice for 21 days. In the paper describe the idea, what happened, what you learned and how this will change your life. Send your paper electronically or by regular mail. Please make the paper double-spaced between the lines and at least 12 pt. type. The paper is due March 1, 2012. Remember to put your name, address, phone number, email address as well as the class and when you took the class on the paper. Email address: [email protected]
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Student Evaluation
Grading: S (Satisfactory) - A grade of S indicates that all class work is complete. IN (Incomplete) - A grade of I indicates a students class work is Incomplete. A (Audit) For individuals on the Spiritual Enrichment track and for those that take a course over for review. W (Withdrawal) - For individuals that have withdrawn from a class.
10 course credits are granted on successfully completing the course.
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Instructor's Commitment
I will come to class prepared to engage the class in the discussion. I will create a safe and encouraging environment for the learner to grow and explore. I will read and comment on the papers. Please understand that this takes time and will be completed in a time frame as my other work responsibilities allow.
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Class Schedule
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Class
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Chapters
1st hour Opening Meditation Revised 12/6/2011 Page 4 Introduction and course overview. This is a course on Unity Metaphysics. While each individuals right to their own beliefs is supported and accepted, these beliefs are not the purpose of this course. Other points of view may be shared to help create an understanding Unitys metaphysics. However, students should not be disappointed if their beliefs are not explored in this class. Further, students should not be surprised if Unity Metaphysics differ from their own beliefs. The language of Oneness finding new ways to communicate Unitys theology and why. (See attached handout). Students and instructor engage in a game during the entire 10 hours of course. During the class observe your own use of language and notice when other people use traditional language. Ask how people heard what was said. Tweak the use of language as the class proceeds. For example: when a student uses the term God, ask the class if they heard an outside, anthropomorphic Being when the term was used. 2nd hour Divide students into groups to read one of the four chapters for discussion and presentation. Students read the chapters to: 1. Discover the teaching. 2. Discover what they disagree with and why. 3. Discover if they have any questions about the material. 4. Create a 5 10 minute presentation of the key points of the chapter. Chapter 10 Beingness, Oneness, Divine Mind Chapter 11 Spiritual Universe Physical Universe Chapter 12 The Divine Paradoxes Chapter 13 The Trinity Assignment: Assign a specific principle or idea to be applied / practiced until the next class. Read Beingness, Oneness, Divine Mind (Chapter 10), Spiritual Universe Physical Universe (Chapter 11), the Divine Paradoxes (Chapter 12) and the Trinity (Chapter 13) to discover the teaching, what is disagreed with and why, and determine if there are any questions about the material. 1st hour Opening Meditation Leftovers from the previous class 10 15 minutes - Discussion of how the practice went (in dyads and then a sharing of a few of the experiences to the entire class) Class presentations and discussions: Chapter 10 Beingness, Oneness, Divine Mind Chapter 11 Spiritual Universe, Physical Universe 2nd Hour Class presentations and discussions Chapter 12 - The Divine Paradoxes Chapter 13 - The Trinity
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What You Need to Know
The relationship of the physical universe to God/DivineMind What is (the) Christ? What is Jesus Christ? What is the traditional trinity, Unitys trinity, and the metaphysical trinity? What is the threefold nature of humankind? Define each of the three. What are the three phases of mind/Min? Define each one. Define each one in relation to the threefold nature of humankind. What is personality? What is Individuality? What is Unitys first premise about God? What is evil? Is all manifestation good? What is temptation? What is sin? What is Heaven? What is hell? What is the metaphysical interpretation of Jesus? What is atonement? What is the devil? Satan?
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