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Classes - Core Classes
Foundations of Science of Mind
Learn how to use the power of spiritual practice and principles to see beyond conditions and transform your life.
The intention for this 10 week class of deep spirituality is to integrate your heart with your mind and develop a clear understanding of how to use core concepts and spiritual practices in your daily life. We have a beautiful, clear curriculum to guide us, deep meditations and experiential exercises that will lead us into creating fulfilling lives that are filled with peace and clarity. This class includes a powerful 6 hour Saturday workshop!
Facilitator: Rev. Margaret Palagye
Tuition: $240 plus $15 for workbook (payment plans available)
Audit: $130 (if you have previously taken Foundations class)
Book: Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes
Roots of Science of Mind
Prerequisite: Foundations
Facilitator: Rev. Margaret Palagye
Tuition: $195 plus books
Books: Scientific Christian Mental Practice- Emma by Curtis Hopkins, The Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science by Thomas Troward, Emerson’s Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson, The Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes
This class is an exploration into our teachings and freely draws upon the many religions, philosophies, literature, and sciences that directly influenced our Founder, Ernest Holmes. This class guides us through the writings of three of the most important influences in Holmes’s development: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Thomas Troward, and Emma Curtis Hopkins. This class will give rich and deep insight and a sharper focus of the Science of Mind fundamentals.
Reminder: Foundations is a prerequisite for this class.
Self Mastery
Prerequisite: Foundations
Facilitator: Rev. Margaret Palagye
Tuition: $190 plus $15 for materials, plus books
Books: Science of Mind, Living Science of Mind and This Thing Called You, by Ernest Holmes
The Self Mastery Class is an inward journey where we further explore the principles of Science of Mind and clarify and deepen into a relationship with self and the process of personal change. Learn how to awaken to your true self through clear understanding of spiritual principles, meditation, affirmative prayer and group interaction and discover new ways to deepen human love, trust and forgiveness. This class is offered once every year or two, so do not miss this fabulous opportunity to deepen your understanding of Religious Science.
Reminder: Foundations is a prerequisite for this class.
Spiritual Practices
Prerequisite: Foundations
Facilitator: Rev. Margaret Palagye
Tuition: $200 plus workbook
Books: Journey of Awakening by Ram Dass, Creative Mind and Success by Ernest Holmes
This class focuses on learning and using Affirmative Prayer and various forms of meditation. Learn how to perfect a spiritual practice that is not only practical but life altering. Develop the skill of Affirmative Prayer for yourself and learn how to effectively pray for others. Various forms of meditation and interactive experiences will be used in this class. This is one of the core classes required for Professional Practitioner Training.
Reminder: Foundations is a prerequisite for this class.
Accreditation: Joyful Gathering Spiritual Center is an Affiliate Center of the Emerson Theological Institute, with headquarters in Oakhurst, California. Emerson Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission International for Schools, Colleges and Theological Seminaries, which has its executive offices in Beebe, Arkansas, and currently accredits 212 schools in six countries, including the United States.
This is a church-related accreditation. Students taking Emerson Institute classes must not assume that credits taken through it will be accepted by private schools, colleges, universities, businesses or governmental agencies. Prior to taking classes, students are advised to check with their school districts, businesses and other institutions to determine if Emerson Institute credits will be accepted. Emerson Institute is recognized by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education as being a church school teaching a specific belief system and is, therefore, permitted under the laws of California to offer degrees in religious studies and divinity.
