Emerson Institute

Welcome to Emerson Theological Institute

Education that awakens individuals to their unique spiritual and personal powers

“Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered,
you will never grow.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

About EI

Since its beginnings in 1992, Emerson Theological Institute (EI) has promoted an understanding and embodiment of the Universal Principles that are the foundation of the New Thought movement, encouraging students to pursue their own unlimited spiritual, emotional, intellectual and social potential.

Now, over three decades later, Emerson and its many cooperative learning centers, located throughout the United States and in other countries, continue to stand for these principles, which are embodied in its many graduates who have brought New Thought into many occupations and fields of interest. These grads are co-creating in classrooms, art studios, businesses, counseling settings, chaplaincies, and ministerial work, all oover the world. They have the foundation they need, and the support to keep going.

Emerson Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission International.

Emerson graduates have learned, experienced, and now know that by changing their thinking they can positively change their lives: everything is possible.

Not sure where to start?

Check out our Degree and Certificate programs, or our enrichment classes. Or simply reach out to us and we will work with you to find a program that best suits your needs.

What kind of program is best for me?

Emerson offers credential programs for practitioners, ministers, and chaplains, and degrees ranging from Bachelor of Practical Spiritual Studies to Doctor of Interfaith, Insterspecies Relationships, Wisdom, and Transcendent Studies, as well as the Doctor of Divinity degree for experienced ministers. Together with your advisor you can find the program to best suit your needs, whether or not you already have an academic degree.

Not close to an EI Cooperative Learning Center?

If you have to travel large distances, have childcare or physical challenges, or just want to augment learning with other courses not offered at one of our Centers, Emerson offers a wide variety and depth of distance learning courses. These may take the form of independent Readings & Conferences or online cohorts, depending on the subject matter.

Personalized Education Design

Degree and Certificate programs are designed to maximize the creativity of the student. Participatory learning precludes lecture-test methods and incorporates student interaction in small groups, working together on projects, research and experiential project development, student-driven formats, cooperative teaching, and goal-directed instructional modalities. This is a place where students can truly maximize their potential wherever they may be.

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Emerson Theological Institute
PO Box 2127 40359 Hwy 41, Suite 2
Oakhurst, CA 93644
email: info@emersoninstitute.edu

Emerson Theological Institute is owned, operated, and controlled by the Emerson New Thought Center, a 501c3 New Thought Church. It is headquartered in Oakhurst, California near beautiful Yosemite National Park. Emerson Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission International. Dr. Angelo Pizelo is its founder and Rev. Dr. Ruth L. Miller is the current president.