Professional Parapsychology Courses Online
Current Courses From RhineEdu.org
Spring Courses Begin in May
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Spring Courses 2026
- Human Consciousness & Survival Studies (8 weeks)
with Loyd Auerbach, MS
Tuesday, May 5th - June 23rd
8:00pm - 10:00pm Eastern Time
Tuition: $235 ($215 for Rhine Members)
This course is included in a number of certificate programs.
This 8 week academic course examines the phenomena, experiences, and research related to the survival of human consciousness outside of the physical body. The course reviews the characteristics of Near Death Experiences (NDEs), Out of Body Experiences (OBEs), and after death communication (Mediumship) and examines the current research that is occurring in this area. Additional topics related to the survival of consciousness, including apparitions and hauntings, will also be explored.
Besides a discussion of the description of the phenomena and the evidence supporting the survival hypothesis, the course will also discuss qualitative investigations and laboratory studies into the effects of these experiences on individuals, and counselling efforts that have been used to help people with these experiences.
- Introduction to Parapsychology (8 weeks)
with Jimmy Akin
Wednesday: May 6th - June 24th
8:00pm - 10:00pm Eastern Time
Tuition: $225 ($200 for Rhine Members)
This course is required for all certificate programs.
This unique eight week course will be broadcast live each week, but many students choose to watch the recordings of the classes if they cannot attend them live.In this course students will be introduced to the topics that are studied by professional parapsychologists. Topics will include an overview of the phenomena (Telepathy, Clairvoyance, Precognition, Psychokinesis, and Survival Issues), history, research methodologies and researchers that make up the vibrant field of scientific parapsychology. The course textbook is Introduction to Parapsychology, 5th edition by Harvey Irwin and Caroline Watt. Besides the weekly class broadcasts, there is an online discussion forum for students to share their ideas, answer questions about the lectures, and communicate with the instructors.
- Eight Important Studies in Parapsychology (8 weeks)
with John G. Kruth, MS
Tuesday: May 5th - June 23rd
2:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern Time
Tuition: $230 (Rhine Members: $210)
This course qualifies for some certificate programs.
This 8 week academic course will explore a different scientific study in parapsychology each week. Students will be asked to read a scientific paper to prepare for each week, and the class will examine the purpose of the study, the methodology presented, the analysis technique, and the significance of the study to the field of parapsychology. Each week, the studies will be reviewed in class, and students will be asked to discuss specific topics in the courseroom to help provide additional insight into the study.Studies will include Zener card research done at the Duke Parapsychology Lab, the Ganzfeld technique, studies of Remote Viewing, micro-PK experiments from the PEAR Lab, studies of healing, and poltergeists, among others.
- A Practical Guide to Psychics & Mediums (4 weeks)
with Loyd Auerbach, MS
Thursday, May 7th - May 28th
8:00pm - 10:00pm Eastern Time
Tuition: $115 ($100 for Rhine Members)
This four-week course is designed for investigators and seekers who are interested in finding a legitimate psychic or medium to work with or get a reading. The course will give you the basic tools to:- Properly understand what a practitioner means when using the term psychic, medium, channeler, or other similar labels.
- How to find psychic practitioners -- including spirit mediums -- for personal readings or to work with during paranormal investigations.
- How to understand the role of "window-dressing" that many practitioners (even genuine ones) might use, and how to get the practitioner past that.
- How to act/react in a reading so you get the most out of the session, and some good questions to ask.
- How to assess the psychic/medium practitioners' claims -- as well as individual readings -- to determine if they're real, fraudulent, or just fooling themselves
- How to get the most out of any reading.
- Paranthropology: A Cultural Approach to Psi (8 weeks)
with Loyd Auerbach, MS
Monday: May 4th - June 29th (no class May 25th)
8:00pm - 10:00pm Eastern Time
Tuition: $229; (Rhine Members $209)
This course is included in a number of certificate programs
How do native cultures view psi phenomena?This 8-week academic course will be a high-level overview of the ideas and beliefs of psychic experiences, the human mind and spirit, and related areas (life after death, reincarnation, etc.) as those beliefs have been “seen” by anthropologists and parapsychologists around the world. We will look at the possible instances of psi phenomena best reported in studies of divination, witchcraft and sorcery beliefs and practices, various cross-cultural studies, modern beliefs in the occult and supernatural, and the application of psychic functioning in archaeology and anthropology. From the parapsychological side, we will examine the ways culture affects belief, which in turn affects the psychic experience.
Spring Courses Begin in May
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Courses offered by the Rhine Education Center are designed as professional courses to provide education in Parapsychology. Students are able to participate in weekly discussion forums and progress is evaluated throughout the courses.
Many courses are strictly for informational purposes, but some courses can be applied to certificate programs offered by the Rhine Education Center. Though not an accredited institution, the Rhine Education Center provides a professional educational opportunity for students.
Classes are broadcast once a week, but they are also recorded if you are not able to attend the live broadcast. You can watch the recordings and post in the forums at your convenience.
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