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Spiritual Development Program: Metaphysical
The following courses are offered at the Unity Institute campus in Missouri. Distance learning courses are also available for online study from the comfort of your home or office.

MS-604 Metaphysics I
(also available through Distance Learning)
During this course you will explore 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! Recommended before Metaphysics II.

Required Texts
Metaphysics I (2005 Edition)

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

MS-605 Metaphysics II
(also available through Distance Learning)
Unity is practical Christianity. Discover practical tools and applications of the fundamental teachings and principles learned in Metaphysics I.

Metaphysics I recommended before Metaphysics II.

Learn to apply the principles and concepts first presented in Metaphysics I.

Required Texts
Metaphysics II (2006 Edition)
Metaphysics I (2005 Edition)

Books of Interest
The Essential Charles Fillmore (J. Gaither)
The Revealing Word (Charles Fillmore)
Point of Power (Paul Hasselbeck)

MS-800 Prosperity
(also available through Distance Learning)
You’ll discover what it means to develop a giving consciousness, what the truth is about money, how to replace a consciousness of lack with a lasting consciousness of abundance and more. Compare and contrast Charles Fillmore’s Prosperity with Eric Butterworth’s Spiritual Economics as you study substance, the activity of mind, faith and visualization. After exploring the ways you can use these ideas in your daily life, you’ll put them into practice in a “real life” prosperity project. Sharing your prosperity project and its results with your classmates is encouraged, yet optional.

Required Texts
Prosperity (Charles Fillmore)
Spiritual Economics (Eric Butterworth)

Books of Interest
The New Interpreter’s Study Bible, New Revised Standard Version with the Apocrypha
A journal to record your thoughts

MS-801 Twelve Powers
Explore the 12 fundamental attributes of Divine Mind that form our spiritual nature and express themselves through our minds as divine ideas and faculties. Based on Charles Fillmore’s The Twelve Powers of Man.

Required Texts
The Twelve Powers (Charles & Cora Fillmore)
(The Unity Classic Library Edition)

Books of Interest
The Super Powers of the Mind (Cody Jones)

MS-802 Lessons in Truth
(also available in Distance Learning)
Broaden your consciousness with a basic introduction to metaphysical study and the practical use of Truth principles in daily living. Based on H. Emilie Cady’s classic Lessons in Truth, first published in 1895, with the addition of newly formulated metaphysical insights.

Required Texts
Lessons in Truth (H. Emilie Cady)

Books of Interest
Point of Power (Paul Hasselbeck)

MS-803 Jesus Christ Heals
(also available in Distance Learning)
Examine Jesus’ methods and message of spiritual healing through a review of Charles Fillmore’s book Jesus Christ Heals.

Required Texts
Jesus Christ Heals (Charles Fillmore)

Books of Interest
The Revealing Word (Charles Fillmore)
Metaphysics I (2005 Edition)

MS-804 Discover the Power Within You
(also available through Distance Learning)
Take a fresh look at the teachings of Jesus from a metaphysical and philosophical point of view. See how the great idea of "Christ in you"-emphasized in Eric Butterworth’s book-can lead to biblical and personal revelations.

Required Texts
Discover the Power Within You (Eric Butterworth)
The New Interpreter’s Study Bible, New Revised Standard Version with the Apocrypha

Books of Interest
Dynamics for Living (Charles Fillmore)
Strongly recommended: A journal to record your thoughts, reflections, concerns and insights. For personal and private use. The instructor will never ask for it.
Any inspirational music.

MS-805 Talks on Truth
Learn Christian theology from Unity’s unique perspective through a study of Charles Fillmore’s doctrinal and metaphysical insights.

Required Texts
Talks on Truth (Charles Fillmore)

Books of Interest
Metaphysics I (2005 Edition)

MS-806 Christian Healing
Deepen your understanding of the Truth principles that are based on the teachings of Jesus and presented in Charles Fillmore’s book. Emphasis on practical application.

Required Texts
Christian Healing (Charles Fillmore)

Books of Interest
Healing Letters (Myrtle Fillmore)

MS-807 How to Let God Help You
(also available in Distance Learning)
Gain a sense of the strength and depth of Myrtle Fillmore, Unity cofounder and pioneer in the New Thought community, as you explore her writings-from mystical to practical.

Required Texts
How to Let God Help You (Myrtle Fillmore)

Books of Interest
Myrtle Fillmore: Mother of Unity (Thomas E. Witherspoon)
Torch-Bearer to Light the Way (Neal Vahle)
The Story of Lovie: or,  Establishing Ideals privately published by Lei Lanni Burt

MS-808 Either The Quest, Unity for Today, or The Simple Truth
Increase your awareness of Unity Truth principles and discover how spiritual growth is experienced. The Quest may be taken in your local church or through home study. Unity for Today is offered as an online self-study course or by purchasing a CD. The Simple Truth is also a home self-study. Please contact the SEE registrar for details on how to fulfill the requirement.

Required Texts
The Quest Set (Richard and Mary Alice Jafolla) or The Simple Truth (Richard and Mary Alice Jafolla)


Please check the course schedule for dates and times of classes. Other Spiritual Development areas of study include biblical, interdepartmental and prayer.

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