Who may take an online course?
Anyone 18 years or older may register for an online Spiritual Education and Enrichment course. If you are younger than 18, please provide parental permission in writing prior to enrolling. No special preparation is needed. << Back to top
Do I need any special computer skills to take an online course?
If you can navigate on the internet and have basic typing skills, you will do just fine. CourseWebs, our platform for all our online courses, is very easy to use. The bottom line is that if you have made it to this point on our Web site, you will be able to handle the software for the online course!
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What if I need technical help?
Check our Technical Requirements page for detailed information and support.
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Do you have any legal guidelines?
Our "terms and conditions" are simple: This course is for use solely by the individual who registered and for whom a registration fee was paid. You may use the materials of this course to learn and grow in spiritual understanding. Read, view, answer the reflective questions, take quizzes and interact with your fellow students and instructor. You may not, however, let people who aren't registered in the course read or view pages. << Back to top
If I have questions about enrollment, payment, credit, etc., where do I go and when?
For immediate answers, call Customer Service toll-free at 1-800-248-6489, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CT). You may also e-mail us at customerservice@unityonline.org. We will strive to answer your e-mail questions within two business days of receipt. Your questions will be held in the strictest confidence. << Back to top
How do I enroll?
Enrollment for this course is processed through the Unity Online Bookstore. When you register, it's just like buying a book online: Place the product in your shopping cart and proceed to checkout. Just remember to write down your username and password. You'll need them every time you log in to the course. << Back to top
How much per course can I expect to pay?
Tuition and registration fees for each online course are $125.00. << Back to top
How can I give a love offering?
Freewill love offerings by generous people like you help keep our educational programs affordable. Since its inception by the Fillmores, Unity has operated on a love-offering plan, encouraging people to determine the form and amount of their gifts and to continue God’s work. We invite those people taking our courses at a distance to participate in the flow of prosperity by sharing a love offering designated to Spiritual Education and Enrichment and mailed to Unity Institute, 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, 64065-0001. << Back to top
How do I pay for the course?
Simply use your debit or credit card on our secure Web site. We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover. Or if you prefer not to pay online, you may call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-248-6489.
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What happens if a course is cancelled?
We reserve the right to cancel any course and to change the content of any course at our discretion. If we cancel a course, you will receive a full refund. We also reserve the right to cancel the registration of any student. In this case, the student will receive a full refund. << Back to top
What if I want to withdraw from a course?
You may withdraw from a course at any time. We review each withdrawal on a case-by-case basis. If you withdraw during the first week, you will receive a full refund. After the first week through the end of the third week, you will receive a 50 percent refund. You will receive a credit if you paid by credit card. Otherwise, expect to receive a check in the mail in approximately three to four weeks. No refunds will be given if withdrawal occurs after the third week.
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How often are the online courses offered?
The courses are offered three times a year. Typically the courses start in January, April and August. << Back to top
How long is a course?
A course is 8 weeks long consisting of one class per week. << Back to top
May I miss a class session?
It is expected that you will participate each session and that none will be missed. However, absences may be worked out on a case-by-case basis with the instructor. << Back to top
How am I graded?
Final grades are "Satisfactory," "Unsatisfactory," "NC" (No Credit due to lack of attendance) and "I" (Incomplete).
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What kind of homework will I have?
The homework varies from class to class. Typically you must read and contemplate the material. Some instructors will have you reflect on a question(s) between calls. You may have to write a paper or two. << Back to top
How many hours of homework will there be?
This varies from class to class and depends on the individual’s reading and writing skills. We typically aim for a minimum of 2-3 hours per week. As with any course of study, the more you invest yourself in the material the more you will get out of it. << Back to top
What happens with my homework?
You retain the rights as the author of all your homework. You may utilize your homework in any way you wish. We will not use any portion of your homework without prior authorization by you.
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Do I need to buy the required books?
Absolutely. The books are the foundational material for the courses. You do not have to purchase any recommended books. These are intended as additional resources.
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How do I buy the books?
The books are available through our online bookstore or from our on-campus bookstore at 816-251-3578 Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.(CT) and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (CT). << Back to top
Will my postings be kept confidential?
Being enrolled in an online course is much like being enrolled in an on-campus course. A confidentiality agreement can be made between students and the instructor. However, we have no way of preventing a student from inappropriately sharing information that they have read online. << Back to top
Will my records be kept private?
Only Unity staff will have access to your name and
e-mail address. And Unity will not distribute your e-mail address to anyone without your permission. << Back to top
Will I have access to my transcript? Will anyone else?
After purchasing credits for the course, your transcript will be updated to add this new information. You will receive a copy of the updated transcript in the mail. Your transcript will be available only to you and Unity faculty, administration and staff. Release of your records requires your written permission. << Back to top
What does it mean to take Spiritual Education and Enrichment SEE courses for credit?
SEE offers three programs of study that are based on 22 required courses and 3 elective courses. Each time a course is taken for credit a student earns 10 credits.
- Spiritual Enrichment Program-If you are on your spiritual path, simply want to learn for the joy of learning and do not want to do homework, you may enroll in our Spiritual Enrichment Program. You will earn a Certificate in Spiritual Enrichment if you complete all 25 classes.
- Spiritual Development Program-You may want to really engage the material and do homework, and perhaps you are working toward being a licensed Unity teacher. If this is the case, you will want to enroll in our Spiritual Deveolpment Program. You will take the same classes as the Spiritual Enrichment Program and earn 250 credits. The difference is that you will be required to do all of the reading and all of the assignments.
- Finally, you may know that you are interested in becoming a Unity minister. If that is the case, please contact our registrar at SEE@unityonline.org or 816-251-3535 to discover what courses you need to take as prerequisites for applying to the ministerial program.
Once you have completed the 250 credits of the Spiritual Education Certificate, you are eligible to take classes in our 120-credit (12-course) Leadership Development Program. You may take these classes simply to further your spiritual growth, or you may enroll in the Licensed Unity Teacher Program that is sponsored by the Association of Unity Churches International. << Back to top
How can I contact Unity?
Unity office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT), Monday through Thursday. You can reach Unity at 816-524-3550 or the Unity Institute office directly at 816-251-3535. The fax number is 816-251-3555, and the e-mail address for SEE is SEE@unityonline.org << Back to top |
