Educational Program

New Dawn Church and the United Centers for Spiritual Living are anchored in educational training. To truly deepen with the teachings of Science of Mind and Spirit, it is recommended that one pursue a course of study. Below is a description of the available curriculum of certificated classes that are recognized and taught by UCSL centers.

See an overview of the sequence and scope of educational classes.

[Please note that not all United Centers for Spiritual Living classes as shown on the overview page are taught at New Dawn. For more information on these other classes, click here. If you are interested in any of these other classes, please let the church office know for future planning purposes.]

When you purchase your textbooks using the links below, a portion of the cost is returned to New Dawn Church.

Prerequisite Courses

Beyond Limits

The Foundational Class is the entry level class in the study of the Science of Mind and Spirit. The student is introduced to the Core Concepts of the Science of Mind and Spirit and is taught how to apply these Universal Principles to his/her own life. Meditation and Spiritual Mind Treatment are taught as daily practices. The class is experiential, with many guided meditations and exercises to assist students in embracing and incorporating Science of Mind and Spirit Principles.

Length of class: 10 weeks including an all day Saturday workshop "Power of Prayer."

Certification hours: 45

Prerequisite: None

Textbooks: Required: "How To Change Your Life" and "Creative Ideas: A Spiritual Compass for Personal Expression"

Spiritual Practices

This class focuses on the student developing lifetime habits of meditation and Spiritual Mind Treatment. Spiritual Mind Treatment for oneself is reviewed and strengthened and then students advance to treating for other people.

Length of class: 10 Weeks

Certification hours: 30

Prerequisite: Foundational Class

Textbooks: Journey of Awakening by Ram Dass;Can We Talk to God by Ernest Holmes; Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes

History/Philosophy Courses

Exploring Roots

This class provides the student with an understanding of the historical roots in America of Ernest Holmes’ philosophy. Specific emphasis will be given to the works of Thomas Troward, Emma Curtis Hopkins and Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Length of class: 10 Weeks

Certification hours: 30

Prerequisite: Foundational Class

Textbooks: The Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes, Emerson’s Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science by Thomas Troward, Scientific Christian Mental Practice by Emma Curtis Hopkins

Consciousness Courses

Practical Mysticism

This class is an exploration of mysticism, what it is and what it is not. It provides the framework for the student to live a more mystical life in present time. Each student sets a personal intention for his or her own life. Emphasis is given to the practice of meditation and the practice of witnessing consciousness. This class is ideal for anyone seeking to deepen his or her own awareness of the Divine reality in daily living.

Length of Class 10 Weeks

Certification Hours 30

Prerequisite: Foundational Class

Textbooks The Essential Mystics: The Soul’s Journey into Truth Andrew Harvey; 7 Paths to God: The Ways of the Mystic Joan Borysenko

Practical Application

Self Mastery: The Emergence of the True Self

The Self-Mastery class focuses on healing the perceived separation between personality and Spirit. Through an active exploration of the creative nature of thoughts and feelings, beliefs and emotions, the students have an opportunity to gain mastery in the art of living as a conscious, intentional being.

Length of class: 10 Weeks

Certification hours: 30

Prerequisite: Foundational Class and Spiritual Practices

Textbooks:Living the Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes

Professional Studies

Practitioner Studies Year I "Living the Principles"

The first year of the Professional Practitioner Studies is devoted to advancing spiritual awareness and expanding the student’s understanding of his/her relation to the universe. It is designed to be whole and complete within itself, preparing the student to live life more fully whether or not s/he chooses to continue with Practitioner II Studies, and to license as a Practitioner.

The year is divided into three terms of 10 weeks each:

Term 1, "How Life Gets to Be the Way It Is" based on the Law of Cause and Effect. Term 2, "Living the Life of Choice" based on the creative process in the individual. Term 3, "Living Life Fully" devoted entirely to expansion of consciousness.

Class work includes reading, written assignments, experiential activities, journaling, and Expanded spiritual practices. Term papers are required in Term 1 and 2 and a class project at the end of Term 3.

Length of class: 30 Weeks

Certification Hours: 90

Prerequisite: 120 hours of certificated class

Textbooks: The Science of Mind, Living the Science of Mind, Creative Mind and Success, This Thing Called You & Effective Prayer by Ernest Holmes, Practicing the Presence by Joel Goldsmith, Principles of Healing by H. B. Jeffries, Care of the Soul by Thomas Moore, Elegant Choices, Healing Choices by Marsha Sinetar

Practitioner Studies II "The Life of the Professional Practitioner"

The second year of Professional Studies focuses on the consciousness, the skills, and responsibilities of the Professional Practitioner, as well as the relationship of the Professional Practitioner to the principles we teach, to the client, to the process in healing, to the church, the community and the world.

The year is divided into three terms:

Term 1, 10 weeks Professional Skills and Responsibilities," deals almost entirely with the Practitioner /Client session.

Term 2, 13 weeks "Spiritual Healing", is devoted to the process in healing, working specifically with challenges related to money, creative self-expression, emotional health, physical health, death/dying, grief/loss, and relationships.

Term 3, 7 weeks "Dedication, Commitment and Service", empowers the intention of each student to develop her/his Practitioner practice within the church and in the world.

Classwork includes reading, written assignments, experiential activities, journaling, and spiritual practices. There is a term paper for Terms 1 & 2 and a class project at the end of Term 3.

Length of class: 30 Weeks

Certification hours: 90

Prerequisite: Practitioner I

Textbooks: The Science of Mind, How to Use the Science of Mind, Creative Mind and Success by Ernest Holmes, UCRS Practitioner Code, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, Creating Health by Deepak Chopra, Spiritual Economics by Eric Butterworth, Real Moments by Barbara DeAngelis, Who Dies by Stephen Levin