An intensive exploration of the teachings of New Thought forerunner Ralph Waldo Emerson with Dr. Ruth Miller.
- Thursday, October 22, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
- Friday, October 23, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
- Saturday, October 24, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (includes lunch)
- Sunday, October 25, during 11:00 AM service
- Sunday, October 25, 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Participants are welcome to attend any or all of the five class sessions. A love offering will be received at each session. Those who attend all five sessions and complete a written paper are eligible to receive academic credit through the Emerson Theological Institute.
Who is Ralph Waldo Emerson?
Ralph Waldo Emerson was one of America’s most influential spiritual and philosophical thinkers. A 19th-century essayist, poet, lecturer, and leading voice of Transcendentalism, his ideas helped lay the foundation for the New Thought movement, which includes Unity. Emerson explored the divine potential within each person, our connection with nature, and how our inner consciousness shapes our experience of life.
About Dr. Ruth Miller
https://ruthlmillerphd.com/index.html
Rev. Dr. Ruth L. Miller is an ordained New Thought minister, author, educator, and scholar who currently serves as Provost of the Emerson Theological Institute. With decades of experience exploring the relationship between spirituality, consciousness, science, and human potential, she brings a unique perspective to the study and practice of New Thought philosophy.
Dr. Miller holds a Ph.D. in Systems Science and has taught at numerous colleges and universities. Her ministry and teaching have taken her to spiritual communities across the country, including Unity spiritual communities, Centers for Spiritual Living, and other New Thought congregations. She is also actively involved with the International New Thought Alliance (INTA) and the Affiliated New Thought Network (ANTN).
A prolific author and dedicated student of New Thought history, Dr. Miller has written extensively about the movement’s early pioneers and their teachings, making timeless spiritual principles accessible and relevant to contemporary life.
Dr. Miller’s work bridges intellectual inquiry and practical spirituality, inviting students to discover how the wisdom of great thinkers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson can deepen their understanding of themselves and the world around them.