Lola Pauline Mays New Thought Seminary

2004 - 2005 Course Schedule

Instructors

Fall Semester: October 6 - December 30, 2004

Winter Semester: January 5 - March 24, 2005

Course of instruction is based upon the metaphysical principles contained in the Bible, as found in the teachings of Jesus the Christ, and as set forth in Science of Mind, Unity, and Divine Science teachings.

General Information

The Lola Pauline Mays New Thought Seminary offers a two-year program leading to qualification as a Licensed or Ordained New Thought Minister. All courses are conducted at the Seminary Headquarters:

Community Church of New Thought
5013 East Broadway Road
Mesa, Arizona 85206-1301, USA
Phone: (480) 830-1074
E-mail: please use our e-mail form
Website: http://websyte.com/newthought/ccntmesa/

Accreditation is from the Community Church of New Thought, an Arizona Non-Profit Organization.

Licensing/Ordination depends upon the completion of the required courses and upon the recommendation of the review board and the licensing and ordination committee.

The seminary instructors collectively have served New Thought ministries for more than two hundred years, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to each class.

There are no fees for seminary courses, which are presented on a love offering basis. Our desire is to present the strongest program possible, knowing that every need of the seminary student will be met. We invite each student to understand and to apply the laws of prosperity, supply, and demand.

Consideration is given to past training, education, and experience in determining what courses an individual student needs to take in pursuing ministerial status. Courses will be recommended to students based on how the student intends to use his/her training. Acceptable credits earned elsewhere are honored towards requirements for ministerial status.

Ordination will be conferred upon qualifying students Sunday, April 4, 2004, followed by a reception. All are invited to attend.

Applications can be obtained by
E-mail: audreym1231@juno.com
or by writing to:
Community Church of New Thought
5013 East Broadway Road
Mesa, Arizona 85206-1301, USA
or by Phone: (480) 830-1074.
Attention: Rev. Audrey Scott, Registrar.

For information regarding the Payson, Arizona Campus, contact AnnMaree Thompson at 928-978-1913.

Instructors

• Dr. Blaine C. Mays
• Rev. Sam Bowman
• Revs. Marvin and Debbi Brown
• Rev. Mike Dawson
• Rev. Flo Diblee
• Rev. Bob Feldhaus, Ph. D.
• Rev. Lynne Hollander
• Dr. Betty I. Mays
• Dr. Mimi C. Ronnie
• Rev. William Spence

Fall Semester, 2004

Course Schedule, Description, and Instructor Information

Fall Semester meets Wednesday and Thursday evenings, October 6 through December 15, 2004. No classes are held on Wednesday, November 24 and Thursday, November 25, 2004 or Wednesday, December 22 or Thursday, December 23.

New Thought Fundamentals, Part 1

Wednesday, October 6 - November 17, December 1-15, 6-7 pm

This course presents the basics of the broad arena of New Thought principles and spirituality using teachings from the founders of three major New Thought Schools: Divine Science, Religious Science, and Unity.

Rev. Mike Dawson

Rev. Mike Dawson, Instructor, is an ordained New Thought Minister, and has been a student of spiritual understanding all of his adult life. His perspective comes from a liberal Christian background with a strong love and appreciation for the writings of the Fillmores and Unity.

The Christ, Part 1

Wednesday, October 6 - November 17, December 1-15, 7-8 pm

This course presents ways to assist every individual become aware and gain conscious communion with their inner Christ. Each class member will be able to know the Truth "I and the Christ of God expressing."

Rev. Sam Bowman

Rev. Sam Bowman, Instructor, is an ordained New Thought Minister and a student of Truth. His spiritual journey has taken him to teachers in both the Western and Eastern paths of enlightenment. In his teaching he shares from his personal soul experience of consciousness. His teaching emphasizes the practical application of Truth to everyday living, health, happiness, and prosperity.

Cultivating Transpersonal Spirituality, Part 1

Wednesday, October 6 - November 17, December 1-15, 8-9 pm

This course explores fundamental concepts, models, and activities from a variety of religious, philosophical, and psychospiritual traditions that can be applied to increase the spiritual quality of one's life, consciousness, and interactions with one another.

Rev. Lynne Hollander, Instructor

Lynne holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Washington. Lynne spent 13 years studying and teaching the evolution of consciousness based on the Fourth Way teachings of Georges Gurdjieff, Peter Ouspensky, and Rodney Collins, followed by graduate work and certification with the California Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. Lynne was ordained by the Lola Pauline Mays New Thought Seminary in March, 2000 and is presently the Director of the Addington International New Thought Alliance Archives, Research Center, and Library.

Journey in the Old Testament, Part 1

Thursday, October 7 - November 18, December 2 - 16, 30, 6 - 7 pm

This course deals with the Metaphysics of the Bible and stages of unfoldment from allness and evolution through stages of "trial and error" experiences only to know there's more!

Rev. Flo Diblee, Instructor

Flo holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Masters of Science in Education from SIU. After doctoral work (ABD) at Kansas University, she became a licensed minister in 1961 and was ordained by Lowell Fillmore in 1966. She served at Unity Headquarters almost 12 years, including Silent Unity. She has worked in public and private education in teaching and administration. Flo is Co-Minister of The Center of the Living Light, prayer, teaching, counseling, and mentoring ministry.

Effective Counseling and Treatment, Part 1

Wednesday, October 1 - November 19, December 3-17, 6-7 pm

This course teaches the power of prayer treatment at the metaphysical and practical levels, as well as the procedures of counseling, dialogue, listening, and responding. There are definite "do's and don'ts."

Drs. Blaine C. Mays and Betty I. Mays, and Rev. Bob Feldhaus, Instructors

Blaine has been in New Thought all of his life. He served as Senior Minister at Unity of Phoenix for 27 years. President of the International New Thought Alliance for 26 years. He is one of 22 ministers to receive an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from the Association of Unity Churches. He is a former member of Silent Unity and is Co-Minister of Community Church of New Thought.

Betty was ordained by Dr. Joseph Murphy in 1980. She served as Pastoral Director and Associate Minister for 27 years at Unity of Phoenix. She also trained at the Living Bible Center and received an Honorary Doctor of Divinity in 1992. Betty is now serving as Pastoral Director and Co-Minister of Community Church of New Thought.

Robert Feldhaus, Ph.D. earned his doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Cincinnati, and has taught psychology at the undergraduate and graduate levels at that institution and the Athenaeum of Ohio, a Catholic seminary. He was the Clinical Director of the Samaritan Counseling Center of Cincinnati, an interfaith pastoral counseling center which strives to integrate psychological and spiritual models of healthy human functioning. His intense and lifelong study of world spirituality has recently culminated in his ordination by Dr. Blaine Mays as an independent New Thought minister. He speaks and writes on New Thought topics, especially prayer and meditation, and has a ministry in Tempe, Arizona.

New Thought History and Archives

Wednesday, October 1-22, 7-8 pm

This course discusses New Thought, a more than a century-old movement dedicated to healing all levels through persistent positive thinking and acceptance of one's indwelling divinity. The course also covers pertinent information about the history of New Thought, illustrating dynamic yet little known facts about New Thought pioneers up to its present day leaders, writers, and students.

Doug and Karen Jones and Dr. Mimi C. Ronnie, Instructors

Doug and Karen are Co-Chairs of the Addington International New Thought Alliance Archives Committee. Karen is a Practitioner with Community Church of New Thought. Their professional backgrounds and extended familiarity with New Thought material are valuable assets to organizing and cataloging the Archives and bringing it to international accessibility.

Mimi was born into New Thought. After graduating from Fresno State University, she began her studies in Religious Science International. Mimi has been involved in the founding of seven New Thought churches. She was ordained in 1981 by Dr. Joseph Murphy. Mimi became Executive Director of the International New Thought Alliance in 1976 and is now COO for the Alliance. Mimi is Co-Minister of Community Church of New Thought and received her Honorary Doctorate in 1999.

Church Administration

Wednesday, October 29 - November 19, 7-8 pm

This course delves into the many aspects of church leadership and management.

Dr. Blaine C. Mays, Instructor

Please see above for education and experience.

Legal Aspects of Counseling and Ministering

Wednesday, December 3-17, 7-8 pm

This class is designed for students to understand the legal obligation of clergy and pastoral counseling according to the United States government and the State of Arizona, distinguishing between what one is mandated to do and what one chooses to do.

Rev. William Spence, Instructor

William is an ordained minister of the Lola Pauline Mays New Thought Seminary, he has been involved in New Thought for 45 years, including church administration, building, financing, counseling, speaking, and teaching. He is a board member of the International New Thought Alliance and is its General Counsel. In adidtion to Bill's great service to the many dimensions of New Thought, he has maintained a large and successful law practice in the Valley of the Sun.

Winter Semester, 2005

Course Schedule, Description, and Instructor Information

Winter Semester meets Wednesday and Thursday evenings, January 5 through March 24, 2005

New Thought Fundamentals, Part 2

Wednesday, January 5 - March 23, 6-7 pm

This class provides a forum for discussing New Thought principles and practices from the standpoint of their practical application to daily life. Discussion will include aspects of Self, the creative process, tools for change, spiritual mind treatment, and dealing with Christian concepts from a New Thought perspective.

The Christ, Part 2

Wednesday, January 5 - March 23, 7-8 pm

This course presents ways to assist every individual become aware and gain conscious communion with their inner Christ. Each class member will be able to know the Truth "I and the Christ of God expressing."

Rev. Sam Bowman

Rev. Sam Bowman, Instructor, is an ordained New Thought Minister and a student of Truth. His spiritual journey has taken him to teachers in both the Western and Eastern paths of enlightenment. In his teaching he shares from his personal soul experience of consciousness. His teaching emphasizes the practical application of Truth to everyday living, health, happiness, and prosperity.

Cultivating Transpersonal Spirituality, Part 2

Wednesday, January 5 - March 23, 8-9 pm

This course explores fundamental concepts, models, and activities from a variety of religious, philosophical, and psychospiritual traditions that can be applied to increase the spiritual quality of one's life, consciousness, and interactions with one another.

Rev. Lynne Hollander, Instructor

Lynne holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Washington. Lynne spent 13 years studying and teaching the evolution of consciousness based on the Fourth Way teachings of Georges Gurdjieff, Peter Ouspensky, and Rodney Collins, followed by graduate work and certification with the California Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. Lynne was ordained by the Lola Pauline Mays New Thought Seminary in March, 2000 and is presently the Director of the Addington International New Thought Alliance Archives, Research Center, and Library.

Journey In The New Testament, Part 2

Thursday, January 6 - March 24, 6-7 pm

This course deals with the Metaphysics of the Bible and stages of unfoldment from allness and evolution through stages of "trial and error" experiences only to know there's more!

Rev. Flo Diblee, Instructor

Flo holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Masters of Science in Education from SIU. After doctoral work (ABD) at Kansas University, she became a licensed minister in 1961 and was ordained by Lowell Fillmore in 1966. She served at Unity Headquarters almost 12 years, including Silent Unity. She has worked in public and private education in teaching and administration. Flo is Co-Minister of The Center of the Living Light, prayer, teaching, counseling, and mentoring ministry.

Please see above for education and experience.

Effective Counseling and Treatment

Thursday, January 6 - March 24, 7-8 pm

This course teaches the power of prayer treatment at the metaphysical and practical levels, as well as the procedures of counseling, dialogue, listening, and responding. There are definite "do's and don'ts."

Drs. Blaine C. Mays and Betty I. Mays, and Rev. Bob Feldhaus, Instructors

Blaine has been in New Thought all of his life. He served as Senior Minister at Unity of Phoenix for 27 years. President of the International New Thought Alliance for 26 years. He is one of 22 ministers to receive an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from the Association of Unity Churches. He is a former member of Silent Unity and is Co-Minister of Community Church of New Thought.

Betty was ordained by Dr. Joseph Murphy in 1980. She served as Pastoral Director and Associate Minister for 27 years at Unity of Phoenix. She also trained at the Living Bible Center and received an Honorary Doctor of Divinity in 1992. Betty is now serving as Pastoral Director and Co-Minister of Community Church of New Thought.

Robert Feldhaus, Ph.D. earned his doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Cincinnati, and has taught psychology at the undergraduate and graduate levels at that institution and the Athenaeum of Ohio, a Catholic seminary. He was the Clinical Director of the Samaritan Counseling Center of Cincinnati, an interfaith pastoral counseling center which strives to integrate psychological and spiritual models of healthy human functioning. His intense and lifelong study of world spirituality has recently culminated in his ordination by Dr. Blaine Mays as an independent New Thought minister. He speaks and writes on New Thought topics, especially prayer and meditation, and has a ministry in Tempe, Arizona.

Homeletics and Ceremonies

Thursday, January 6 - March 24, 8-9 pm

Homeletics teaches the branch of practical theology that deals with homilies and lessons, empowering one to prepare and deliver a creative message of inspiration and wisdom.

Revs. Marvin and Debbi Brown, Instructors

Revs. Marvin and Debbi Brown, Instructors, have extensive background in New Thought education and presentations. Marvin and Debbi were ordained by the Lola Pauline Mays New Thought Seminary in April, 2002. Debbi has written a manual covering death, dying, grief, spiritual counseling, ministering to the sick, and administering last rites, memorial services, baptisms, and weddings.

Ceremonies covers all aspects of ceremonies given by New Thought ministers.