The Affiliated New Thought Network, or ANTN, based in
La Mesa, California
La Mesa () is a city in San Diego County, California, United States, located east of downtown San Diego in Southern California. The population was 61,121 at the 2020 census, up from 57,065 at the 2010 census. Its civic motto is "the Jewel of ...
, is an organization of
New Thought
The New Thought movement (also Higher Thought) is a new religious movement that coalesced in the United States in the early 19th century. New Thought was seen by its adherents as succeeding "ancient thought", accumulated wisdom and philosophy ...
centers and individuals across the United States and internationally that was founded in 1992. Recognized as a cooperative fellowship, it is an
intrafaith organization. Originally for independent
Religious Science ministers, today it includes all forms of
New Thought
The New Thought movement (also Higher Thought) is a new religious movement that coalesced in the United States in the early 19th century. New Thought was seen by its adherents as succeeding "ancient thought", accumulated wisdom and philosophy ...
organizations and individuals who want to be affiliated.
Governance
The organization has a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, educational liaison, and general members. Each member is allowed to vote within the organization, as long as they uphold New Thought ideals and beliefs.
Activities
One primary tool of ANTN is
affirmative prayer. In addition to teaching about New Thought, the ANTN and its members provide support for a number of organizations committed to
nonviolence
Nonviolence is the personal practice of not causing harm to others under any condition. It may come from the belief that hurting people, animals and/or the environment is unnecessary to achieve an outcome and it may refer to a general philosoph ...
.
Emerson Theological Institute
The Emerson Theological Institute or Emerson Institute is partnered with ANTN to provide
Religious Studies
Religious studies, also known as religiology or the study of religion, is the study of religion from a historical or scientific perspective. There is no consensus on what qualifies as ''religion'' and definition of religion, its definition is h ...
degrees including bachelors, masters, and doctorates, and certificates for ministers. The Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission International for Schools, Colleges and Theological Seminaries.
Barbara Marx Hubbard developed her popular "Gateway for Conscious Evolution" while creating a curriculum for the Institute.
The Emerson Institute offers a DSS Doctor of Spiritual Studies and a DRS Doctor of Religious Studies along with other doctorates and masters degree with a focus on New Thought and mental sciences. Many of the courses are focused on the history, teachings, metaphysics and ideas around a prosperity based spirituality focused on wholeness of body, mind and spirit.
References
External links
ANTNofficial website.
Religious organizations established in 1992
New Thought organizations
Religious Science
Organizations based in California
1992 establishments in California
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