Classes offered at CFCL

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Welcome to the Center for Creative Living classroom experience.  It is our intention to create learning experiences that will be valuable, informative, exciting and fun!  Please take time to review this material so as to reap the greatest benefit from any class you choose to take. 

 
New Member Orientation
Everyone desiring to become a member of the Center for Creative Living, and anyone interested in knowing more about the history and organizational structure of the Center for Creative Living is welcome to attend this orientation program offered once every four months.

Attendance Requirements
*  Each eight-week class requires a minimum attendance of six classes, as well as
        completion of all assignments for certification.         
*  Practitioner I, a 35- week course, requires that participants miss no more than 6 classes to
        complete the course.
*  Practitioner II is a 30-week course and requires attendance at 24 or more classes to be
        eligible for licensing as a Religious Science Practitioner.

 Course Fees
*  All first year Science of Mind classes are provided on a Love Offering basis so
        that everyone has the opportunity to learn the foundation teachings of Religious
        Science without regard to ability to pay.
*  Tuition for Practitioner I is $500 for the 35-week class. For payment plan details, contact Rev. Barbara
        at 828 253-2325.
*  Tuition for Practitioner II is $750 for the 30-week class.  This includes fees for testing,
        licensing, etc.  For payment plan details, contact Dr. John at 828 253-2325.

First Year Science of Mind Classes
The following classes each meet for eight weeks, two hours per class for a total of 16 hours credit toward certificate.

Basics of Science of Mind     Click here to listen in!     
8 Week Course – Instructor:  Rev. Barbara Waterhouse – Text: Basic Ideas of Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes                   
This introductory level class is designed to provide a foundational understanding of the Science of Mind principles.  Participants will learn about their relationship with the spiritual universe and how they can consciously use the power of Mind to create vibrant health, loving relationships and greater prosperity in their lives.

Introduction to Spiritual Mind Treatment
8 Week Course – Instructor:  Dr. John Waterhouse – Text: Five Steps to Freedom by John Waterhouse
 The spiritual practice known as Spiritual Mind Treatment is a cornerstone of the Science of Mind philosophy. Participants in this class learn to use this five-step form of affirmative prayer to create significant and measurable changes in the conditions and circumstances of their lives.

Practicing Spiritual Mind Treatment
8 Week Course – Instructors:  Rev. Barbara & Dr. John Waterhouse ~ Prerequisites are required.
 Learn to effectively pray for another person using the principles of Science of Mind and the five steps of Spiritual Mind Treatment.  This class explores issues of ethics and responsibilities incurred when influencing the circumstances of someone else's life. Prerequisites are Basic ideas of Science of Mind and Introduction to Spiritual Mind Treatment.

Creative Mind and Success
6 Week Class
Topics will include: Principles of Prosperity, Health & Happiness, Universal Laws of Manifestation, Using the Power of Mind  The Law of Cause and Effect. Barry Zito, Professional Pitcher for the Oakland A’s attributed his amazing turnaround from 6 wins / 7 losses, 5.05 Earned Run Average to 17 wins / 8 losses, 3.49 Earned Run Average record in 2001 specifically to reading Creative Mind every day. Everyone is welcome!

Summer Prosperity Program  Click here to listen in!
8 Week Class
Everyone is welcome to come and learn how to attract more money into your life.  Creating money is easy!  Abundant living is our natural state.  By developing clear outcomes and intentions for you lives and breaking through whatever stands between us and true success, we will open ourselves up the joys of living prosperously.


Practitioner I

 Practitioner I
35 Week Course – Instructor:  Rev. Barbara Waterhouse – Text: 1926 edition of Science of Mind textbook & other Holmes writings Curriculum includes Practitioner I Course Materials.
Prerequisites - first year class work. 35 week class
This course expands on the spiritual principles explored in first year classes, beginning with the original 1926 edition of the Science of Mind textbook, continuing with newly published material from Ernest Holmes in the Holmes Papers and finishing the year off with material offered from the United Church of Religious Science's Practitioner I course.   An important aspect of this class is personal growth, strong connections, individualized attention, support and refining our practice of Spiritual Mind Treatment for each other and ourselves.
 

Practitioner II

Practitioner II
30 Week Course – Instructor:  Dr. John Waterhouse 
Information on course curriculum and reading list are available upon request.
The final year of training and preparations for licensing as a Religious Science Practitioner. Extensive reading list, writing assignments and experiential exercises are included in this curriculum.  Prerequisites include completion of all first year studies and Practitioner I.
 


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