Class Schedule, Instructors
and Class Descriptions

Students may take seven (7) classes during Summer Institute.
You may select three (3) classes from Track I, one (1) class from Track II,
two (2) classes from Track III and one (1) class from Track IV.

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Class Descriptions <> Track I
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
9:00 am – 4:45 pm

Beginning Healing Practices (H201) (2 units)
Students will be introduced to healing by learning about basic healing energies and practices. Students will discuss appropriate and inappropriate practices in healing along with attitude, preparation, attire and protection. Participation in the Student Healing Services will be required if taking the class for certification. This is a required course for Healing Certification. Instructor: Rev. Donna Lopez

Foundations of Spiritualism (G101) (2 units)
This is a basic class for all individuals interested in the foundations, practices and principles of Spiritualism. The class will look at the pioneers of Spiritualism and the religion of today. The class will also discuss “Spiritual Gifts” and where they can be found in the bible. A brief examination of HGSA and its history is also included. This is a required class for all certificates. Instructor: Rev. Carol Reed

Healing Theory (H102) (2 units)
An overview class designed to provide students with a historical perspective of healing, including biblical authority, famous spiritual healers and healing guides and teachers. Student participation in activities is required for credit. This is a required course for Healing Certification. Instructor: Roy Winn

Mental Mediumship (M202) (2 units)
A hands-on intermediate level class that focuses on developing message delivery techniques for Spiritualist Worship services (billets, psychometry, auras, flower readings, etc.). Students will learn the difference between Spirit greetings and Spirit readings. Students will be required to participate in student services as message bearers. This is a required class for Mediumship Certification. Instructor: Rev. Christine Dreher

Physical Mediumship (M203) (2 units)
Gain a better understanding of the difference between mental and physical mediumship. Learn about phenomena, the laws that govern it and the different types of physical mediumship such as materialization, transfiguration and automatic writing. This class is recommended for all individuals desiring to attend physical phenomena circles. This is a required class for Mediumship Certification. Instructor: Rev. Pamela Dortch Winn

Class Descriptions <> Track I
Session 2 <> 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Angels, Guides and Teachers (G106) (2 units
An exciting hands-on class where you will meet your personal guides and teachers. Learn about the different roles and responsibilities of angels, guides and teachers from a Spiritualist perspective. This is a required class for all certificates. Instructor: Rev. Pamela Dortch Winn

Introduction to Healing (H101) (2 units)
The class is designed to introduce students to the basic principles, laws and ethics of healing. It will cover preparation for healing, protection, invocations and benedictions. The spiritual attitude of a healer, along with the moral and ethical conduct of a healer, will be discussed. Attendance at student activities is required for credit. This is a required class for all certificates. Instructor: Rev. Donna Lopez

Introduction to Mediumship (M101) (2 units)
A beginning level class that will cover the universal laws governing the practice of mediumship, including but not limited to the laws of vibration and laws of attraction. An overview of the phases of mental and physical mediumship will be presented. This class is recommended for anyone wanting a better understanding of how and why mediumship works the way it does. Attendance at student activities is required for credit. This is a required class for all certificates. Instructor: Rev. Bobbie Coughlin

Laws and Ethics (G107) (2 units)
This class is designed to introduce basic Spiritualist principles and the laws and ethics of healing and mediumship. It will cover preparation, protection and attitude, attire, appropriate vs. inappropriate practices as well as invocations and benedictions. It will look at ethical, moral, professional and spiritual aspects. Attendance at student activities is required for credit. This is a required class for Healing and Mediumship Certification. Instructor: Rev. Coy Johnston

Public Speaking (A304) (2units)
This class will cover the fundamentals of preparing and delivering sermons and how to select appropriate topics and resources. Students will learn to develop their public persona by examining the importance of appearance, presentation and professionalism, while developing appropriate skills for speaking in front of groups. Healing and Mediumship Certificates are required or by consent of the Director. Participation in student services is required. This is a required class for Associate Minister Candidates. Instructor: Rev. Julia Kyle

Spiritualism in the Bible (E703) (noncredit)
This class explores portions of the Bible where Spiritualism is shown or implied by the events and actions described. While Spiritualism recognizes the importance of all sacred writings, many Spiritualists acknowledge the Bible. This class highlights those portions of the Bible which can be used to describe the practices that come from a sacred writing familiar to many non-spiritualists in this country. Instructors: Rev. April Cunningham & Rev. Antoinette DeLucchi

Class Descriptions <> Track I
Session 3 <> 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm

Chakras and Psychic Centers (G103) (2 units)
This is an essential class for all levels of students. Understanding and working with Chakras is the foundation of all mediumship and healing work. This class focuses on chakras/psychic centers including their location, color, balance and role in spiritual development, healing and mediumship. This is a required course for all certificates. Instructor: Rev. Donna Lopez

Mediumship Development (M201) (2 units)
This intermediate level class focusing on developing message delivery in a variety of settings including psychic fairs, message circles and individual counseling. This class is required for individuals wishing to work at HGSA as psychic fair readers. Must have previous course work in mediumship development or by consent of the Director. Students will be required to participate in student services as message bearers. This is a required class for Mediumship Certification. Instructor: Rev. Bobbie Coughlin

Ministerial Skills (A308) (2 units)
This is a beginning class in working with those who come for ministerial counseling. What is the difference between a reading and pastoral counseling? What are some common needs? What are the moral and legal responsibilities of pastoral counseling? Open to all students or by consent of the Director. This is a required class for Associate Minister Candidates. Instructor: Rev. Coy Johnston

Overview of World Religions (G104) (2 units)
Students will receive an overview of the fundamental teachings embraced in the Great Religions of the world and delve into the truths and commonality of these various religions. In addition, students will explore how Spiritualism encompasses these teachings. Develop a universal understanding and allow oneself to be inspired by a deeper love of God and humanity. A required course for all certificates. Instructor: Rev. Arlene Raedel

Platform Management (A302) (2 units)
This class provides instruction in conducting Worship and Healing services. It will cover procedures, etiquette and decorum, along with developing and delivering invocations and benedictions. It will also examine techniques for the criteria for the selection of platform workers. Participation in student services is required for credit. This is a required class for Associate Minister Candidates and for serving as a Chairperson at HGSA. Instructor: Rev. Antoinette DeLucchi

Universal Laws (G102) (2 units)
Study Universal Laws to learn the major role these laws play in healing and mediumship. Discover the implications of Universal Laws on our daily lives, the role it plays in our spiritual development and the individual’s responsibilities in regards to natural law. This is a required class for all certificates. Instructor: Rev. Roy Winn

Class Descriptions <> Track II
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Angels, Guides & Teachers Practicum (P634) (noncredit)
This class is designed to provide students with the necessary tools to meet and begin working with their angels, guides and teachers. Students will be assisted in meeting members of their inner and/or outer bands. The class will also provide practical tools to help students work with their own angels, guides and teachers. It is recommended that you have previously taken Angels, Guides & Teachers. Instructor: Rev. Monica Neville

Astrology (P608) (noncredit)
Interested in Astrology but unsure where to begin? This basic introduction class includes signs, aspects and houses for the student seriously interested in learning Astrology. Bring your own chart or submit your time, place and date of birth with your registration for a chart to learn how to read your own horoscope. Time must be accurate, within four (4) minutes, for correct house placements. Instructor: Cheryl Sago

Intermediate Healing Practices (H202) (2 units
A hands-on intermediate level class in Healing. Students will receive practical experience working with healing energies in Student Healing Services. Students must have previous course work in Healing or by consent of the Director. Participation in the Student Healing Services is required if taking this class for certification. This is a required class for Healing Certification. Instructor: Rev. Arlene Raedel

Tarot (P603) (noncredit)
Understand the importance of the Tarot cards and how to use them as a tool to have open communication with Spirit. Discover how they offer visual guidance to acquire a higher awareness and understanding of yourself and others. Learn how Spirit can truly speak to you through the Tarot as you practice Spirit-guided readings. Instructor: Rev. Carol Reed

Class Descriptions <> Track III
Thursday & Friday 9:00 am – 4:15 pm

Track III Session 1 <> 9 am – 12 noon

Advanced Healing Practices (H203) (2 units)
A hands-on class for advanced healing students that will focus on enhancing healing techniques and practices, how to conduct healing circles and classes, along with working with healing messages. Must have taken courses in healing practices and techniques, meditation techniques and practices or by consent of Director. Participation in the Student Healing Services will be required if taking this class for certification. This is a required class for Healing Certification. Instructor: Rev. Arlene Raedel

Advanced Physical Mediumship (M303) (2 units)
A hands-on development class that will focus on developing techniques to enhance physical mediumship and the development of physical phenomena. This is an advanced level class for individuals with previous course work in mediumship or by consent of the Director. Students will be required to participate in student services as message bearers if taking this class for certification. This is a required class for Mediumship Certification. Instructor: Rev. Pamela Dortch Winn

Numerology (P606) (noncredit)
Numbers are encoded into all facets of our lives, from our names to our street addresses and so on. Unlock the codes of your life. Learn how numbers affect your destiny and your spiritual and karmic path. Explore what you desire to do with your life, what strengths you came in with and the lessons you want to learn. Unlock the code for letters, numbers and dates. Instructor: Rev. Coy Johnston

Platform Management Practicum (A303) (2 units)
This class is designed to provide practical experience chairing Healing and Worship Services along with developing invocations and benedictions for a variety of occasions. Credit is given for work at HGSA Student Services or other approved services. Must have previous course work in Platform Management or by consent of the Director. Participation in student services is required. This is a required class for Associate Minister Candidates. Instructor: Rev. Monica Neville

Healing with Crystals (P602) (noncredit)
This class will introduce you to the healing properties of nature’s crystals and stones. A hands-on informative class that will assist you through the many uses and techniques for incorporating the use and benefits of the crystals and stones into your healing sessions. Instructor: Rev. Carol Reed

Glory Vision (P617) (noncredit)
The Ultimate communication – Seeing is Believing! The preverbal writing on the wall. Discover how Spirit can work with you to provide you with physical evidence via spirit projections – literally the writing on the wall. Learn how to ask the right questions and how to open up vision to see and understand the answers as they physically appear before you. Instructor: Rev. April Cunningham

Track III Session 2 <> 1:15 pm – 4:15 pm

Advanced Mental Mediumship (M302) (2 units)
A hands-on development class that will focus on developing techniques to enhance mental mediumship, spirit communication and channeling. This is an advanced level class for individuals with previous course work in mediumship or by consent of the Director. Students will be required to participate in student services as message bearers if taking this class for certification. This is a required class for Mediumship Certification. Instructor: Rev. Arlene Raedel

Divination Tools (P613) (noncredit)
This class will offer an overview of information and techniques used for accessing divine guidance through the use of divining tools. Whether you are interested in the use of Crystals, Divining Rods, Pendulums, Scrying, or reading the Tea Leaf, this class will offer you the opportunity to explore the many tools and their uses for divination. Instructor: Rev. Carol Reed

Meditation (G105) (2 units)
A basic meditation class designed to explore a variety of meditation techniques such as guided meditation, visualization, active (focused), passive (free flow) and how to prepare to have the best meditations possible. Learn the role meditation plays in your spiritual development as well as healing and mediumistic gifts. This is a required class for all certificates. Instructor: Rev. Monica Neville

Right Brain, Left Brain (P643) (noncredit)
Do you often ask yourself, Why do I feel stuck and unable to move forward? Anything is achievable if you are working out of the correct hemisphere of your brain. Out of which side of your brain are you working? Why am I afraid to try new things? What does it mean when I am operating from my left brain or my right brain? How can this information help me to get out of my box and move forward? Instructor: Rev. Cheryln

Class Descriptions <>Track IV
Friday 7:15 pm – 10:15 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 12 noon

Dreams (P605) (noncredit)
This class provides insight for a better understanding of dreams and symbols. Through interpretation of the symbols in dreams, in the language of the unconscious, you will gain greater self-knowledge and spiritual guidance for yourself. Instructor: Rev. Arlene Raedel

Mediumship Public Demonstration Training (P637) (noncredit)
This class is designed for mediums to learn specific techniques to improve their evidential Mediumship. The class will focus on clearer identification of Spirit contact links, enhancing dialogue with Spirit, developing more in-depth evidence and message delivery. This class has an emphasis on preparation for public demonstration from a stage. This class teaches a different style of presentation than the style used from the platform during HGSA Church services. Must be an HGSA Certified Medium or have prior Mediumship training with consent of the Director. Instructor: Rev. Christine Dreher

Spirit Investigations (P635) (noncredit)
This class is designed for those interested in learning the protocol and guidelines of creating a successful spirit investigations group of their own or just learning how to document the facts from fiction. Along with what equipment is best to use and how to follow the do’s and don’ts for capturing the evidence that intersects the spirit world with the physical world. This class also offers the experience and opportunity to participate in a spirit investigation on the grounds. Instructor: Rev. Carol Reed

Vision Boards (P644) (noncredit)
What is on your list of achievements, completions, and desires before you “kick the bucket?” Do you often feel confused and not sure where your life path is going? Do you know and understand your true life mission and purpose? Would you like to manifest a clear direction and receive all you deserve? This class is a “hands-on building of your Vision board” to help make this happen for your best and highest good. Instructor: Cheryln

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Harmony Grove is located in a rural setting with limited amenities. It is recommended that students come prepared with a flashlight for evening activities, flexible and comfortable clothing for weather changes and bring any materials you need for class or for the Psychic Fair. It is also recommended that all students bring at least one change of clothing that is professional and would be acceptable for platform, healing and/or Psychic Fair work.