Naturopathy has a rich history rooted in natural principles that seek to support the body’s innate ability to restore balance and health. This course is the primer on principles and practice of naturopathy. It covers the history of naturopathy, its philosophy, the laws of disease and cure, and explains the modalities used by naturopaths. This course presents foundational philosophies, assessment methods, and a wide range of traditional wellness practices, from nutrition and herbs to hydrotherapy and lifestyle care.

What You'll Learn

  • Principles and practice of naturopathy

  • History of naturopathy

  • Philosophy of naturopathy

  • Modalities used by naturopaths

What to Expect

All work is self-paced and on an individual basis. Courses are designed to build upon the student’s accumulated knowledge while also instilling confidence for practical application. Once enrolled in a course, you will have access to all content. You will need the required textbook above to begin your studies. A PDF version of the final exam is available if you prefer to complete your test offline. You will need to submit your answers through this website in order for your test to be graded and the course completed. A grade of 85% is considered passing for each of the open book exams/assignments. 


All programs must be completed within 6 years. The student that does not complete the entire program of study within the time limit may be dropped from active student status and all monies will be lost. Extensions for hardship cases may be applied for in writing. All decisions from the administrative board are final.



Combining Old and New

by Robert J. Thiel, Ph.D.

This book is highly recommended for those studying to be board certified by the American Naturopathic Medical Certification and Accreditation Board. This book: *has been adopted as a text book by several naturopathic schools. *includes works by J.H. Kellogg, M.V. Kulkarni, Royal Lee, G.J. Drews, J.H. Tilden and other early naturopathic pioneers. *explains what modalities are used by naturopaths. *answer the questions, "Why do people get sick?", "What is the cause of disease?" and "How do people get well?"
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This course is required for:

Certified Professional Naturopathic Minister, Licensed Professional Naturopathic Minister, Biblical Naturopathic Doctor Option 1, and PhD of Biblical Naturopathic Sciences programs

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