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Contact Information
To learn more about Emerson Theological Institute and the programs offered visit their website or to apply for admission, email or phone Dr. Angelo Pizelo, 559-642-4616.

For additional information about the Emerson Gateway for credit program, email gateway@evolve.org, or call 805-682-6785.

Emerson Theological Institute is pleased to offer registration for the Gateway to Conscious Evolution program for credit, which may be applied to accredited degree programs. The following degree programs are currently offered:

Bachelor of Religious Studies
Masters of Religious Studies
Doctor of Religious Studies
Doctor of Divinity
Doctor of Spiritual Studies
Practitioner of Religious Science Credential
Minister of Religious Science Credential

The Foundation for Conscious Evolution and Emerson Institute have had a close association for several years. Dr. Barbara Marx Hubbard received the first honorary doctorate in Conscious Evolution from Emerson Institute in 1999.

About the Program
The Gateway for-credit program is being offered in two parts, each of which earns 2 credits (30 hours of study).
Part One consists of Portals One-Three,
Part Two consists of Portals Four-Seven.

Students taking the Gateway for credit are required to submit evidence of completion for all Portals, and to submit written documentation of responses to all Discovery questions and experiential activities. There are additional requirements including book reviews, summaries of Wisdom Radio programs, and other related activities.

Enrollment and Registration
Contact gateway@evolve.org or call 805-682-6785 for information on how to enroll in this program.

Additional Credit Available
Upon completion of both sections of the Gateway, students may be invited to enroll in an individualized course designed to implement a self-selected evolutionary project. Two additional units of credit can be earned upon satisfactory completion of this independent study project.

Emerson Accreditation
Emerson Institute and its 55 affiliate centers, is accredited by the Accrediting Commission International for Schools, Colleges and Theological Seminaries Students are advised to check with their school districts, businesses, and other institutions to determine if Emerson credits will be accepted prior to taking classes, which they desire to be accepted by those organizations.

Often credit for previous classes completed through related organizations may be applied to Emerson degree programs.