Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Overview




Course Description

This course title, “Credo, Cupido, Scio” is the Latin meaning of “I believe, I desire, I know.”  “Credo” (I believe) refers to the central personal beliefs that drive one’s aspirations and conduct, which in turn impact desires.  In this course, students take a deep and comprehensive look at their personal theologies.  They explore ideas about the nature of God and humanity through the lenses of the formative factors of  experience, revelation, culture, tradition, scripture and reason.  Students will learn to think theologically about the great issues of life and will develop a personal statement to mark their current location in a life-long process of spiritual intellectual growth.
                                                   

Using the insights gained from exploring “credo,” students will consider “cupido,” (I desire).  The examination of beliefs and desires will culminate in a statement of “scio” (I know).  Students will be able to articulate how this credo could be implemented in the various aspects of their daily life.

Course Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Articulate personal beliefs in both verbal and written format
  • Have greater clarity in understanding and expressing the nature of God
  • Identify how his/her credo applies to personal and professional life
  • Compare and contrast credo with normative Unity beliefs in both content and expression and mitigate any differences.

Reading Materials 

No Required Text

Recommended Text:

Lessons in Truth, Emilie Cady,
Second Lesson, "Statement of Being.”  
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Inspired and Unstoppable: Wildly Succeeding in Your Life’s Work 
by Tama Kieves, 2013.

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Course is Accredited for Elective Unity Credit 

Assignments

1. Utilize introspection and meditation to spend time each day focusing on the topics as presented and assigned in class.

2. Actively participate in the classroom discussions.

3. Write a 500-750 word essay detailing your process of examining and reconciling your spoken and felt (outer and inner) perspectives of Credo, Cupido and Scio.  Also describe how the class has impacted your spiritual system and affected your everyday life.  Paper is to be submitted electronically. 

Session Topics

Class  1
          Introduction
          Origin of Class
          Formative Factors
          Unity Principles
Class  2:  Credo
          The principle of Credo
          The dynamics of belief  
          A critical, but loving look at your beliefs
Class 3: Cupido
          The principle of Cupido
          The dynamics of desire 
          A critical, but loving look at your desires
Class 4:  Scio
          The principle of Scio
          The dynamics of knowing
          A critical, but loving look at your knowing
Class 5
          Summary
          Sharing personal Credo


Course Offerings

March 3-31, 2020