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SOM 100 Series

(Please note, a student may take SOM 100 or 200 in any order.)

SOM 100
The Spiritual Path. This class is based on the classic text, The Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes. It deals with basic principles of Science of Mind, including the nature of God's life, God's relationship to you, the creative nature of thought and how to successfully apply that knowledge in your life. There are no prerequisites to take this course.
SOM 101
On the Spiritual Path. An 8-week class based on the Science of Mind text by Dr. Ernest Holmes, which covers the basics of what we believe. This is a class that starts with spiritual practice of silent meditation.
SOM 102
The Nature of Effective Prayer. Based upon the textbook, The Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes. This powerful unit teaches in a clear effective manner how to construct and best use Spiritual Mind Treatment or affirmative prayer. What a wonderful gift to give yourself! Students will clarify the creative process; explore that experience is a reflection of consciousness; and practice Spiritual Mind Treatment.
SOM 103
The Principles of Successful Living. Based upon the textbook, The Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes.
SOM 104
Building a Healing Consciousness. In this class, students deepen their understanding of effective spiritual mind treatment, and develop a greater understanding of the nature of the creative process in the individual. The student will begin building a healing consciousness through their affirmative prayer work. Based on the textbook, The Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes.

SOM 300 Series

SOM 300
Professional Practitioner Training. This class is for people who want to develop the inner authority and skills of a professional practitioner and are interested in becoming a Science of Mind International Practitioner. The class is a very powerful one for anyone interested in practicing the Science of Mind more fully even whether or not you intend to become a professional practitioner. This class is only open to students who have a certificate in SOM 100 and SOM 200, one of which must be within the last three years. Classes are not taught in units, but rather, as a 32 week class of three hours per night. The texts are How to Use the Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes, The Universe is Calling by Eric Butterworth, Seminar Lectures by Ernest Holmes, and the Practitioner Manual.

SOM 200 Series

SOM 201
The Mind-Body Connection. Based on The Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes and will also include discussion of such current writers as Larry Dossey and Bill Moyers.
SOM 202
The Power of Decision. Based upon the book, The Power of Decision by Raymond Charles Barker.
SOM 203
This Thing Called You. Based on the book, This Thing Called You by Ernest Holmes.
SOM 204 -
Spiritual Laws. This class focuses on the law of cause and effect as the fundamental law of life. Based on the book, Working With the Law by Raymond Holliwell.
SOM 205
Spiritual Economics.. Based on the book, Spiritual Economics by Eric Butterworth.
SOM 206
What the Mystics Knew. Based on The Science of Mind textbook by Ernest Holmes.
SOM 207
Troward's Influence. Based on the book, The Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science by Thomas Troward. This class will clarify the logic of affirmative prayer and Spiritual Mind Treatment; understand where Thomas Troward fits into the history of New Thought; and deepen your commitment to using Science of Mind as consistent spiritual practice in your life. Based on the classic lecture series, the Edinburgh Lectures have inspired nearly every other early New Thought writer. Judge Troward delivered them in Scotland in 1908 and they have served as the touchstone for metaphysical thinking to this day.
SOM 208
Essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Based on the book, Emerson's Essays, published by Harper & Row. Ralph Waldo Emerson's concept of the American voice, self reliance and the Oversoul have had a tremendous influence on the New Thought movement.
SOM 209
Bible Scholarship and History. Based on the book, Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism by Bishop John Spong.
SOM 210
Metaphorical Approach to the Bible. Based on the Revised English Bible and the Science of Mind textbook by Ernest Holmes.
SOM 211
Metaphysical Bible. Based upon The Bible, Metaphysical Bible Dictionary, Ten Words That Will Change Your Life by Ervin Seale, and Learn to Live by Ervin Seale.
SOM 212
Myth and Spirit. This course takes an overview of mythologist Joseph Campbell's work, helping novices and scholars make sense of their own personal myth.
SOM 217
Based on the book, Spiritual Fitness , by Caroline Reynolds, this class delves deeply into spiritual fitness, the idea of living in truth and trust.

New classes start throughout the year!

There are five spiritual practices that are necessary for spiritual growth. They are prayer, meditation, service, tithing and study. All practices need to be consistent to be of value. That is being in service once in your lifetime is not going to assist your spiritual growth, but weekly or monthly service will assist you.

The same is true for all the practices. While it is true that you may study on your own, it is also true for most of us that consistent study is much easier to maintain while we have the support and structure of a class.

Transform your life by taking or reviewing a class. We are offering some great classes with excellent teachers at times to fit in your busy schedules.

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