Emerson Online Studies

Program Descriptions

Dr. Susanne Freeborn, Director

Emerson welcomes all to our Institute who desire to grow spiritually regardless of race, creed, or ethnic background. ENROLLMENT Since many of our courses are not confined to a classroom, when you are ready, we are ready for you! There is no need to wait for the next semester to start, unless you are taking one of our scheduled classroom courses. In addition, if you plan to work on a degree program with us, you will have the unique opportunity to design an individualized program with the assistance of our staff. ACCREDITATION Emerson Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission International For Schools, Colleges and Theological Seminaries. The Commission has its executive offices in Beebe, AK. and currently accredits 130 schools and college in 33 states and in several countries on five continents. CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS STUDY The Institute will give credit for previous studies successfully completed through other schools and, in some situations, work experience, seminars, and workshops related to the major field of study. To receive credit for previous studies, transcripts from other schools, certificates, of attendance form seminars and workshops with hours of attendance, must be included with the Application for Admission. COURSES OF STUDY The Institute offers three instructional tracks: Personal Growth Degrees in Religious Studies Religious Science Practitioner-Ministerial Studies The following programs are currently offered: Practitioner of Religious Science Minister of Religious Science Bachelor of Religious Studies Master of Religious Studies Doctor of Religious Studies Degree Programs BACHELOR OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES Semester Units Required: 120 SECTION A: PRACTICAL SPIRITUALITY Required Courses Practical Spirituality - PS 100 6 units (One-Half of the One Year Course in Practical Spirituality or SOM 101 through SOM 104) Practical Spirituality - PS 200 6 units (One-Half of the One Year Course in Practical Spirituality or 6 Units of Science of Mind coursework) Practical Spirituality - PS 300 7 units (Online Practitioner Course) Practitioner or Ministerial Internship - 7 units SECTION B: KNOWLEDGE COURSES Semester Units Required: 40 Content: These courses examine the spiritual, philosophical, historical, scientific, and social ideas and thinkers past and present. SECTION C: SELF-ACTUALIZATION Semester Units Required: 40 Content: Self-Actualization is the application of the knowledge and spiritual principles in personal growth activities and practices. The courses focus on ways that the student can achieve the realization of oneness with God and all creation. SECTION D: PROJECT/THESIS Semester Units Required:10 Content: Research Class 6 units Project A 6 units Project B or Thesis 6 units SECTION E: QUALIFYING EXAMS Semester Units Required: 5 Content: Study Class Oral and Written Exams Unit Value: One unit is equal to 12 hours of instructional and at least 3 hours of home study per instructional hour. Course Substitution: Practical Spirituality courses shown in Section A will not be waived or substituted. Students may submit proposals to substitute for other courses. Master of Religious Studies Semester Units Required:  36  Prerequisites: Bachelor's Degree, PS-100, PS-200, PS-300. SECTION A-12 units SECTION B-9 units SECTION C-9 units SECTION D-6 units Section A:  Practical Spirituality Classes.  (12 semester units)  Each affiliated campus has the discretion to determine the appropriate classes to offer under this section.  Courses of  study are offered which embrace topics such as advanced studies in spiritual principles, the mental equivalent, spiritual mind treatment, meditation and others which focus treatment on applying spiritual principles to our life’s journey. Section B: Knowledge Courses.  (9 semester units) Each affiliated campus has the discretion to provide courses of study  which it deems appropriate under this section.  Knowledge courses generally include courses that provide information about specific New Thought concepts, religion,  philosophical  ideas  or biographies. Courses of study embracing such topics as comparative religions, spiritual origins of new thought, and new thought Bible interpretation may also be included in this section.  Included are courses of study which are developed using the themes of published books which focus on New Thought philosophical ideas such as, “ The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People” by Covey, “ The Seven Laws of Success” by Chopra, etc. Section C: Self-Actualization Courses.  (9 semester units) This section includes courses which enhance the individual’s inner development.  Subjects include higher consciousness, prosperity meditation, Zen, self-awareness, relationship, leadership, etc. Section B and Section C courses of study may be interchanged at the discretion of  the affiliated campus.  In many cases the specific course of study may fall into either category. If the satellite campus feels it appropriate to offer more Section C type courses rather than Section B, then those classes will meet the knowledge course requirements of Section B.  Section D: Project or Professional Paper.  (6 semester units) The student must receive prior approval from the affiliated campus.  The affiliated campus will notify Emerson Institutes in writing as to the title of the project or professional paper.  This will be included in the student’s file. Note: Unit Fee- 6 semester units x $100= $600.00 The unit fee must be included with the final paper/project when submitted to Emerson Headquarters for review and evaluation.  Section E: Written and Oral Examinations The affiliated campus or department will notify Emerson Institute when the student is ready to take qualifying examinations.  Included with the request will be certification that the student has completed all course requirements.   A list of all courses taken, date of completion and grades assigned must be included along with the appropriate fee. Emerson Institute will provide forms that accommodate the aforementioned documentation. Upon receipt, Emerson Institute will forward the examinations to the affiliated campus along with instructions as to proctoring and administration of the tests. DOCTOR OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES Prerequisites: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree,PS-100, PS-200, PS-300. Semester Units Required: Total of 74 as follows: SECTION A -Advanced Practical Spirituality Classes-18 units SECTION B- Knowledge Classes -  24 units SECTION C- Self-Actualization Classes - 24 units SECTION D- Project or Paper - 8 units SECTION E- Written and Oral Exams  Section A:  Practical Spirituality Classes.  (24 semester units)  Each affiliated campus has the discretion to determine the appropriate classes to offer under this section.  Courses of  study are offered which embrace topics such as advanced studies in spiritual principles, the mental equivalent, spiritual mind treatment, meditation and others which focus treatment on applying spiritual principles to our life’s journey. Section B: Knowledge Courses.  (24 semester units) Each affiliated campus has the discretion to provide courses of study  which it deems appropriate under this section.  Knowledge courses generally include courses that provide information about specific New Thought concepts, religion,  philosophical  ideas  or biographies. Courses of study embracing such topics as comparative religions, spiritual origins of new thought, and new thought Bible interpretation may also be included in this section.  Included are courses of study which are developed using the themes of published books which focus on New Thought philosophical ideas such as, “ The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People” by Covey, “ The Seven Laws of Success” by Chopra, etc. Section C: Self-Actualization Courses.  (24 semester units) This section includes courses which enhance the individual’s inner development.  Subjects include higher consciousness, prosperity meditation, Zen, self-awareness, relationship, leadership, etc. Section B and Section C courses of study may be interchanged at the discretion of  the affiliated campus.  In many cases the specific course of study may fall into either category. If the satellite campus feels it appropriate to offer more Section C type courses rather than Section B, then those classes will meet the knowledge course requirements of Section B.  Section D: Project or Professional Paper.  (8 semester units) The student must receive prior approval from the affiliated campus.  The affiliated campus will notify Emerson Institutes in writing as to the title of the project or professional paper.  This will be included in the student’s file. Note: Unit Fee- 8 semester units x $75 = $600.00 The unit fee must be included with the final paper/project when submitted to Emerson Headquarters for review and evaluation.  Section E: Written and Oral Examinations The affiliated campus will notify Emerson Institute when the student is ready to take qualifying examinations.  Included with the request will be certification that the student has completed all course requirements.   A list of all courses taken, date of completion and grades assigned must be included along with the appropriate fee. Emerson Institute will provide forms that accommodate the aforementioned documentation. Upon receipt, Emerson Institute will forward the examinations to the affiliated campus along with instructions as to proctoring and administration of the tests. Credential Programs Note: Practitioner and Ministerial Licenses are issued by Churches and Centers only. Students will receive a Certificate of Completion from Emerson Institute which is recognized by ANTN Centers and Churches. PRACTITIONER CREDENTIAL Prerequisites: Practical Spirituality - PS 100 6 units (One-Half of the One Year Course in Practical Spirituality or SOM 101 through SOM 104) Practical Spirituality - PS 200 6 units (One-Half of the One Year Course in Practical Spirituality or 6 Units of Science of Mind coursework) All courses described below: Practical Spirituality - PS 300 (7 units) Practitioner's Handbook - PS 302 (1 unit) Minimum One Year of Mentored Practitioner Internship (6 units) Five Case Histories Five letters of recommendation showing three successful treatments Pass the Written Practitioner Exam Pass the Oral Practitioner Exam Successful Minimum One Year Internship Sign the Practitioner Code of Ethics   MINISTERIAL CREDENTIAL Prerequisites: PS 100, PS 200, PS 300 (19 units total) 200 Hours of instruction required Content: 24 hours of Spiritual Origins of New Thought 24 hours of World Religions 12 hours of Bible Review and interpretation 72 hours of How to Teach Science of Mind 12 hours of The Consciousness of the Ministry 24 hours of Effective Public Speaking 32 hours of Church Services Program Pass the Written Exam Pass the Oral Exam   ENROLLMENT AND COURSE REGISTRATION Prior to taking accredited programs, students must have first enrolled in Emerson by filling out an Application for Student Enrollment form and paying the one-time enrollment fee of $150.  HOME