Education Ministry
"The Science of Mind is the study of Life and the nature of the laws of thought; the conception that we live in a spiritual Universe; that God is in, through, around and for us."
- Ernest Holmes
San Francisco Spiritual Enrichment Center's Education Ministry is committed to the spiritual growth of all individuals and believes that spiritual development is founded on the spiritual practices of meditation, prayer, service, tithing and study. We offer adults of all ages the opportunity to go deeper by studying the spiritual principles and putting them to work in their lives through our core curriculum of certificated Science of Mind classes.
Certificated Classes: There are four certificated classes that provide a comprehensive understanding of the Core Concepts of Science of Mind. They are Foundations, Roots of Science of Mind, Self-Mastery, and Spiritual Practice. Certificated classes may be taken in any order following Foundations but may not be taken concurrently. These four classes are required prior to beginning the professional studies of Pracitioner I and Practioner II.
The Foundations class is a prerequisite to all certificated classes except The Principles of Financial Freedom.
For a class schedule or to register for a class please visit San Francisco Spiritual Enrichment Center or call the center office at: (415)831-9437. All required textbooks are available in our Metaphysical Bookstore.
Science of Mind Classes
- Foundations
- Roots of Science of Mind
- Self-Mastery
- Spiritual Practice: Treatment and Meditation
- The Principles of Financial Freedom
- Practitioner I
- Practitioner II
Foundations
In this basic course we study the Core Concepts of the Science of Mind philosophy and gain practice in applying these teachings to the conditions in our lives. The class is experiential, with many guided meditations and exercises to assist the students in incorporating these Universal Principles.
Textbooks: The Science of Mind, This Thing Called You and Creative Mind and Success, Ernest Holmes
This class is required prior to any further Certificated course enrollment.
(15 weeks. 45 credit hours.)
Roots of Science of Mind
Prerequisite: Foundations
The roots of Science of Mind run deep and wide through the religions, philosophies, literature and science of humankind. This class guides us through the writings of three people who greatly influenced Ernest Holmes, our Founder: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Thomas Troward and Emma Curtis Hopkins.
Textbooks: The Science of Mind, Ernest Holmes, Emerson Essays, Ralph Waldo Emerson, The Dore Lectures, Thomas Troward, Scientific Christian Mental Practice, Emma Curtis Hopkins.
(10 weeks. 30 credit hours. Required for Practitioner Studies)
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Prerequisite: Foundations
(Emergence of the True Self) This class is a deeper inward journey opening the door to reveal the wholeness of self and deepening the experience of Oneness in Spirit. It is an exploration of feelings, ego, relationships and the process of change while discovering new ways to deepen human love, trust, forgiveness and gratitude.
Textbooks: The Science of Mind, Ernest Holmes and other selected readings
(10 weeks. 30 credit hours. Required for Practitioner Studies.)
Back to TopSpiritual Practices: Treatment and Meditation
Prerequisite: Foundations
This class focus is upon the receptive (meditation) and the directive (treatment/prayer) ways of communing with Spirit. Various forms of meditation are explored, and students gain refinement in the verbal and written skills of spiritual mind treatment (affirmative prayer) especially for others.
Textbooks: The Science of Mind, Ernest Holmes and other selected readings
(10 weeks. 30 credit hours. Required for Practitioner Studies)
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Prerequisite: Foundations
This class assists us in developing a greater awareness of Spirit as the source of financial as well as personal freedom. We explore the Spiritual Principles as well as our own current beliefs and attitudes about money to create a spiritual practice that will duplicate the nature of Spirit in our financial affairs.
Workbook provided.
(8 weeks. 24 credit hours.)
Back to TopPractitioner I - Living the Principles
The first year of Professional Practitioner studies focuses on deepening our knowledge and understanding of The Science of Mind; continuing our process of self-discovery, personal responsibility and the power of choice; and the development of consciousness.
- Term 1: "How Life Gets to Be the Way It Is," is based on the Law of Cause and Effect.
- Term 2: "Living a Life of Choice," is based on the Creative Process in the Individual.
- Term 3: "Living Life Fully," is devoted entirely to expansion of consciousness. (30 weeks. 90 credit hours. Interview required. Prerequisites Required)
- Term 2: "Living a Life of Choice," is based on the Creative Process in the Individual.
Practitioner II - Life of the Professional Practitioner
In the second year, students learn necessary skills for working with clients; the application of Spiritual Principles in human conditions through expanded use of Spiritual Mind Treatment; the role of service in spiritual community; and development of the deepening consciousness of a healing presence.
- Term 1: "Professional Skills and Responsibilities," deals with the Practitioner/Client session.
- Term 2: "Spiritual Healing," is devoted to the process in healing.
- Term 3: "Dedication, Commitment and Service," empowers the intention of each student to develop his or her Professional Practitioner practice within the church and in the world. (30 weeks. 90 credit hours. Prerequisites Required.)
- Term 2: "Spiritual Healing," is devoted to the process in healing.
San Francisco Spiritual Enrichment Center - Practitioner Year 1 graduating class
from left: Kristy Stone, Wendi Kuefer, Katrina Borneman (Instructor), Eileen Peters, and Greg Coyle.
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