A possible role for a new minister is that of teacher.  Here, Rev. Judy DeRosa (4th from left) and Kim Remmer (2nd from right) facilitate a dreamwork class at the  Positive Living Center in Oakhurst

The Educational Arm of
the Affiliated New Thought Network (ANTN)

Is it possible to take ministerial courses on line?
Yes, you can, but most of our students do this through our distant learning program. We send you the book and worksheets and you may work at your own pace, time and location.

Do I have to be affiliated with a church ?
You need not be affiliated with a church. However, during your internship, you will need to provide some service ministry at a church of your choice, Religious Science, Unity, New Thought or some other.

What is the total length of time needed to become a minister?

If you do this through our distant learning program, then the length of time depends on how much time and effort you put into it. Course requirements.

What is the total cost to complete the ministerial program?

This depends on how you wish to complete the requirements and what classes you have already completed. If you do the courses on-line or at a center, the cost will vary based on what the center charges per class. Emerson's distant learning classes cost $75 per semester unit plus the cost of the book.

How do ministers get started once they have completed the program? Do they just go out and start their own independent church?

Some of our graduates have started their own centers. Others have interviewed and been selected as a minister or even a senior minister at an existing center. Some do seminars, teach New Thought classes and work in such areas such as being a grief counselor, prison chaplain or other fields rather than run a church.

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