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American Metaphysical Doctors
Association
Recognizing The Achievement of
Doctorate Level Study in Metaphysics
Metaphysics has always referred to the study of that which is beyond
physics - First Cause and the Nature of Being.
Modern Metaphysics,
New Thought Metaphysics, or the
New Thought Movement - as it is most often classified within a
religious denominations chart - has since the 19th century evolved
into a
religion
unto itself with its own subgroups and multiple denominations.
Divine Science,
Unity, and
Religious Science are a few of the more popular named denominations.
However, independence runs strong in
New Thought Metaphysics, and many offshoots remain unaffiliated, and
some are still un-named - even after many decades of established
tradition.
The director of the Institute for
the Study of American Religion, considered America's senior scholar in the
field of new and unconventional
religions refers to this independence as an "amorphous decentralized
structure", and suggests that it is responsible for the varied beliefs and
practices of different
Metaphysical congregations - even within the same denomination - and
has created the difficulty for academia's Scholars of New Religions in
understanding where
New Thought Metaphysics fits into the rapidly changing
religious scene in the modern world. He believes that this
decentralized structure will have far ranging effects on the
religious landscape in this coming century.
In
an academic university, an individual may choose to focus in any one of a
few dozen specialties that fall under the general heading of Physics. In
Religious
University
Metaphysics, the same is also true - although the
metaphysical range of spiritual / religious fields might be considered
a bit more diverse.
The International
Metaphysical Ministry does not favor one Metaphysical Belief System or
Metaphysical Practice over another. All Members are Ordained New Thought
University Metaphysical Ministers. And as such are well equipped to
minister within any of the varied independent New Thought Metaphysical
Denominations. International Metaphysical Ministry does not endorse, or
recommend the services of one student or graduate over any other.
The American
Metaphysical Doctors Association reflects a
small selection of the wonderful ways International Metaphysical Ministry
students and graduates are contributing to the advancement and well being
of their communities... their countries... and the world.
Dr. Paul Leon Masters, founder of
the
International Metaphysical Ministry and
University System founded the A.M.D.A. decades ago to recognize and
bring honor to these high minded and dedicated individuals.