Foundational Curriculum – Core Concepts

Science of Mind Classes
Level Two – Practical Application
Level Two – History & Philosophy
Level Three – Professional Studies

Courses covers the field of metaphysical thought, its principles, and practices. Students develop greater self-awareness, understanding of the nature of reality, how life has a spiritual basis, and learns techniques for inner and outer transformation. These core level classes provide spiritual tools for personal self development.

The main text is The Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes – available at www.amazon.ca. or at the Sacred Path Bookstore.

Foundations-Entry Level - 10 weeks & 1 retreat day
Beyond Limits or Foundations: How to use the power of spiritual practice to change your life

In these classes we study core spiritual concepts and practice applying them to the conditions in our lives. We learn how to gain more clarity and less confusion about what to do and how to do it. The classes are experiential, with guided meditations and exercises to assist you in incorporating spiritual practice and understanding into your daily life. Either one of these two basic courses is required prior to any further course enrollment.
Foundations or Beyond Limits is prerequsite for taking other accredited classes.

Spiritual Practices for Daily Living - 10 weeks
This class focus is upon the receptive (meditation) and the directive Affirmative Prayer/Spiritual Mind Treatment) ways of communing with Spirit. Various forms of meditation are explored, and students gain refinement in the verbal and written skills of affirmative prayer for others.

Text: Journey of Awakening, Ram Dass
Can We Talk to God, Ernest Holmes

Prerequisite:Foundations or SOM 101 & SOM 102

Power of Your Word - Level One - 8 weeks
The Artistry of Prayer...as you deepen in your spiritual practice, you will begin to realize how important prayer is in living a spiritual life. In this class you learn specifically waht contributes to clear, powerful, focused prayer. No only will you learn how to write affirmations and prayer to address personal circumstances for yourself and for others, you will also be coached in identifying and describing personal limiting beliefs that interrupt your progress. You will be invited to experience what it means to pray continuously and live a life based on prayer.

Text: The Science of Mind, Ernest Holmes
How to Use the Science of Mind, Ernest Holmes

Prerequisite:Foundations or Beyond Limits
Classes may be taken in any order following Foundations or Beyond Limits however, they may NOT be taken concurrently.

Level One Certification is granted after taking Foundations, Power of Your Word and Spiritual Practices for Daily Living.