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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=125 BGCOLOR="#996699" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="040467d1erlcll.gif"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>National Spiritual Science Center</B></FONT><B>     </B><B>|     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="National Spiritual Science Center"><U><B>home</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>Curriculum</B>   |   <A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Registration"><U>Registration</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id44.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Academic Policy"><U>Academic Policy</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Fourth Year Admission Requirements"><U>Fourth Year Admission Requirements</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id41.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="12 Qualities of A Spiritual Leader"><U>12 Qualities of A Spiritual Leader</U></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=155 BGCOLOR="#FFFFCC" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="National Spiritual Science Center"><U><B>Home</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id40.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Vision"><U><B>Vision</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id39.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="What is Spiritual Science"><U><B>What is Spiritual Science?</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Spiritual Science Guidelines"><U><B>Spiritual Science Guidelines</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="School of Spiritual Science"><U><B>School of Spiritual Science</B></U></A></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Curriculum</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Registration"><U><B>Registration</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id44.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Academic Policy"><U><B>Academic Policy</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Fourth Year Admission Requirements"><U><B>Fourth Year Admission Requirements</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id41.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="12 Qualities of A Spiritual Leader"><U><B>12 Qualities of a Spiritual Leader</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id25.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Calendar"><U><B>Calendar</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id32.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Prayer List"><U><B>Prayer List</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="InSpirit"><U><B>InSpirit</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id28.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Membership"><U><B>Membership</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id29.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Board of Directors"><U><B>Board of Directors</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id31.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Related Links"><U><B>Related Links</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id30.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U><B>Contact Us</B></U></A></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=355 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>CURRICULUM</B></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="786" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 494 WIDTH="375"><div> <B>SS101</B></div> <div> <B>First Steps in Unfolding Awareness</B></div> <div> This semester is designed to focus the mind of the student, using creative meditation and visualization techniques to create a bridge between Soul and the personality. The student is introduced to the study of subtle energy; it's nature, role and effects, the basic precepts of Spiritual Science, the I AM concept, and to the first steps in psychic development.</div> <bR> <div> We look at the functions and purpose of the Soul as proposed by Gary Zukav, the Hermetic teachings in the <I>Kybalio</I>n, and explore teachings of the Masters of the Far East.</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="392"><div> <B>SS102</B></div> <div> <B>An Examination of Death, Dying and Post-Earthly Life</B></div> <div> This semester we look at the Soul's purpose for incarnating and the esoteric process of dying and post-earthly life, in order to give the student a greater aware-ness of their own path through reincarnations and an increased potential to aid and comfort others in situations near death. The nature of symbols, both personal and cosmic, is approached through studies, homework, lectures, meditations and dream interpretations. We look at the five stages of death and the seven stages of healing from Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross and Rev. Barbara Brennan. An oral/written report on a recently published book, and the creation of a personal obituary are also required.  Center activities include attendance at Sunday services and "Greeter" duties are encouraged.</div> <bR> <div> Personal process work for transitioning, journaling, and the lesson of forgiveness make this semester outstanding for the completion of the first year of study in spiritual science.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Prerequisite: Successful completion of SS101 </div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="789" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#996699 HEIGHT= 513 WIDTH="377"><div> <B>SS201</B></div> <div> <B>Unifying Concepts in World Religion I</B></div> <div> A study of the roots, evolution and unifying concepts of the world religions is the theme of this semester's course. The golden thread of truth is traced through a study of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam and Christianity. Highlighted in the semester is a study of the esoteric interpretations of the Old Testament, the basic teaching of Yogic philosophy, exploration into the Abraham techniques of deliberate creation control, and other ancient teachings of the masters. </div> <bR> <div> Meditation this semester is designed to further bring the student into a heightened state of intuitive awareness as well as an understanding of how the</div> <div> personality and it's complexities can block spiritual development. The interdependence of thoughts, words, emotions, and actions, and their influence on the student's life is study and applied. Discussion, lectures and experiential exercises bring these concepts to life.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Prerequisite: Successful completion of SS102 </div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#996699 WIDTH="393"><div> <B>SS202</B></div> <div> <B>Unifying Concepts in World Religion II</B></div> <div> The study of world religions, their underlying principles and universal truths is continued. Students will have an opportunity to research and present to the class</div> <div> written reports on religions which will be assigned on Week One, some of which are: The Greek philosophers, Native Indian, Ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Mayan reli-gions, Church of the Latter Day Saints, Society of Friends, Christian Science, Seventh Day Adventist, and Yoruba beliefs. We study the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, Lazaris, and Steiner's "Higher Worlds," and explore various ways to attain balance and harmony in our lives. Students are asked to attend a service at a place of worship (churches, temple, mosque, etc.) not of their own faith and to share an account of their experience with the class. </div> <bR> <div> Through continued emphasis on heightening personal awareness, maintaining a focus on the present, and correlation of our thoughts, words and actions, we learn how to create and manifest our dreams. Home and classroom meditations, as well as exercises in psychic development, complement and enhance our studies.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Prerequisite: Successful completion of SS201</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="789" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 474 WIDTH="376"><div> <B>SS301</B></div> <div> <B>The Foundation of Spiritual Healing I</B></div> <div> The study of spiritual healing for third year students focuses on the healing of self and others. The student is introduced to the vital psychic centers or chakras, physical anatomy, and the functions of the endocrine system. Assigned reading from ancient teachings and current writers, from ancient mystery schools and recent medical breakthroughs, to quantum physics as applied to healing, all enable the student to analyze his situation and break through old patterns of habit and thought. Etheric healing techniques and other complimentary modalities are demonstrated.</div> <bR> <div>  Meditation this semester is designed to bring the student into a personal awareness of the body's energy centers and to understand how the personality and its complexities can block spiritual development.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Prerequisite: Successful completion of SS202</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="394"><div> <B>SS302</B></div> <div> <B>The Foundation of Spiritual Healing II</B></div> <div> The second semester continues the previous semester's work. Advanced procedures are demonstrated and applied. Advanced meditations attune the students to their subtle bodies and help build the bridge to the higher self and, ultimately, the soul. Class discussions explore new advances in healing. Students will write and give the Healing Prayer, and stand with the ministers giving messages to the congregation at Sunday Services. Toward the end of the semester, qualified students demonstrate Etheric healing techniques on the "healing stools" at Sunday Services.</div> <bR> <div> At the end of the third year, successful completion of all attendance, homework,</div> <div> meditation, and other class requirements results in an academic certificate of completion. In addition to these requirements, successful demonstration of an under-standing and application of Etheric healing techniques, plus the ability to hold a clear focused channel for healing energies result in a Healing Certificate.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Prerequisite: Successful completion of SS301</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="791" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#996699 HEIGHT= 742 WIDTH="378"><div> <B>SS401</B></div> <div> <B>Foundations of the Ministry I</B></div> <div> The fourth year is designed to provide deeper growth and development for the student seeking enlightenment through the study of the ancient mysteries and philosophies. Exploring the creation and evolution of the human race, the earth, and the universe, and the individual's place and connection with the universal powers are highlighted in this semester. An understanding of the influence of cosmic energies upon peoples and nations, and a study of initiations as they affect humanity and the cosmos, is examined through a study of the Qabalah, the Tarot cosmic doctrine, and Blavatsky's Secret Doctrine as presented through The Divine Plan.</div> <bR> <div> The meditations this semester are designed to further awaken the psychic connection between the student's mental mind and spiritual mind and bring a conscious awareness of the higher aspects of one's self. Discussion, lectures and experiential exercises bring these concepts to life.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Prerequisite for lay track - successful completion of SS302 </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Prerequisite for ordination - invitation by the School Board (see <A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Fourth Year Admission Requirements"><U>Fourth Year Admission Requirements</U></A>)</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#996699 WIDTH="394"><div> <B> SS402</B></div> <div> <B>Foundations of the Ministry II</B></div> <div> The second half of the fourth year continues the studies of the ancient mysteries and philosophies as we work with such classics as Manly P. Hall's Secret Teachings, Dion Fortune's Mystical Qabalah, and as we work with the Tarot. It is through these three vehicles that we deepen our knowledge of the universal language of symbolism - the language of God-Goddess, and through which we strengthen and create our alliances with the archetypes, which are the vehicles of God-Goddess. We learn of co-creation in partnership with God-Goddess, with Higher Self and Soul-Spirit. We make commitment to a chosen destiny and take a stand. The creation of the cosmos, earth and the origins of the human race are studied from various perspectives. We study the components of miracles and how to create them for ourselves and for our world. We study the workings of magic and we awaken the slumbering magician within.  By fourth year, the student is well prepared and ready for this and more.</div> <bR> <div> Meditations are from The Secret Teachings and Tarot cards. Students will paint their own Tarot cards. Students will also stand with the ministers and give messages to the congregation at Sunday Services. Instruction in the basics of giving intuitive readings is given. You will give three taped 20-minute readings, so that you might know for yourself whether this is a particular gift and talent that you wish to further develop. Fear not--you WILL be ready. Ministerial students will present 'Inspired Lectures' before the congregation and receive separate classes in Ministerial training.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Prerequisite for lay track - successful completion of SS401 </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Prerequisite for ordination - invitation by the School Board (see <A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Fourth Year Admission Requirements"><U>Fourth Year Admission Requirements</U></A>)</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>