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Historical Foundations REL 404<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n School of Spiritual Leadership Florida Campus <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Rev.Dr. Toni LaMotta \u00a0\u2022 cell 941-928-3529 thecommunitycsl@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Fri. January 14, 6-9 p.m., Sat. January 15, 10am-6pm <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Fri. February 11, 6-10 pm, Sat. February 12, 10 am \u2013 6 pm Eastern Time<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Course Description: <\/strong>This class includes an examination of the works of Judge Thomas Troward, Emma Curtis Hopkins, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, and a survey of similarities and differences between Holmes’ works and those who influenced him. Students are required to identify the major concepts of these writers and their association with the philosophy of the Science of Mind. The course also includes an exploration of the historical precedents in the development of the New Thought Movement. Emphasis is placed on the history, current trends, and future of New Thought relating to political and cultural influences upon the movement. A historical and cultural comparison and analysis of New Thought groups and noted individuals provide a comprehensive foundation for understanding Science of Mind and its place in New Thought.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n After this course, each student demonstrates the following minimum competencies:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n A. Area of Spiritual Consciousness: <\/strong>Sense regardless of human definitions, we are all one in the life of God<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n B. Knowledge<\/strong>: How political and cultural climate trigger the beginning and unfolding of New Thought. Spiritual practices established based on principles of Truth and applied results in life-giving manifestations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n C.<\/strong> Abilities and\/or Skills:<\/strong> Compare key figures and their philosophies; Relate key concepts to own personal life<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Required Resources (texts):<\/strong> Clink on the link to purchase or download<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Haller, John S., The History of New Thought \u2013 from Mind Cure to Positive Thinking and the Prosperity Gospel<\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Dresser, H. et al. For $.99 on Kindle, History of the New Thought Movement<\/em><\/a> (contains several of the works below)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Hicks, M. Background of New Thought<\/em> – you can download the pdf free from: https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/truthunity\/see\/background-of-new-thought\/background-of-new-thought-truth-unity.pdf<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n or order a print copy for $10 from <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Recommended Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Braden, Charles, Spirits in Rebellion<\/em><\/a> chapters. 1, 2 & 5<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Instructional Methods:<\/strong> Lecture, small group conversations, insightful inquiry, sharing spiritual notes, reading and writing assignments, student team interactions, student team projects.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Course Grading Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Individual class preparation, participation, and spiritual notes (34%) Assignments and Activities:<\/strong> Spiritual Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Select ONE:<\/strong> Troward, Hopkins or Emerson (the main players) and prepare spiritual notes for class on Saturday, January 15.<\/strong> Spiritual notes are to include the cultural influences of the times, the challenges, the terminology, and the major concepts of the \u201cplayer\u201d you choose.\u00a0 Also, in your spiritual notes include the similarities\/differences with Ernest Holmes\u2019 concepts, and quotes (give the source of your quotes) from Ernest Holmes and your \u201cplayer\u201d to support your observations.\u00a0 What is their unique contribution? Major writing(s)?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The main idea is to be aware of what these individuals believed\/wrote about how they influenced Ernest Holmes and how they impact you or others in human life’s everyday experiences.\u00a0 This assignment is to be in note form when you share in class so make your statements brief and your quotes short.\u00a0 We will have a guest lecturer on Saturday and you\u2019ll be sharing these insights in a group.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The class will form into teams during the first class. Each team will participate in 2 interviews with contributors to New Thought. One interviewer and one interviewee and vice-versa. The lists of those to choose from are at the end of this syllabus.\u00a0 You may use costumes, sound effects, humor, and applicable props to make your interview appear more real!\u00a0 Be creative and imaginative! Each team will have one hour for their 2 interviews.\u00a0 Provide your instructor with an outline of your team project.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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