The SOM 100 Series is designed to give the student a solid background in the theory and practice of metaphysical principles. Four classes, each eight weeks in length, are offered. The dates and times of each class are determined locally, by the RSI member church. The Spiritual Path introduces students to the background, history, and beginnings of Science of Mind as well as to a new concept of God.
Classes explore how god relates to the individual and how thought creates our personal reality.
This course covers the first 60 pages of The Science of Mind , and introduces the steps of spiritual mind treatment, also known as affirmative prayer. SOM 102 incorporates exercises that develop the student's understanding of how to pray effectively for themselves. Participants practice by writing spiritual mind treatments. This course covers pages 63-83 in The Science of Mind . In Building a Healing Consciousness, students deepen their understanding of effective spiritual mind treatment, and develop a greater understanding of the nature of the creative process in the individual.