School of Consciousness Studies
Courses in the School of Consciousness Studies may be applied towards a certificate program or taken independently as continuing education courses.
The School of Consciousness Studies explores the nature of consciousness through the lens of parapsychology and a scientific approach to research and theory. The courses develop a foundation for the terminology, research methodology, theory, and the current state of the science of consciousness. Studies include explorations of phenomena related to ESP, mind-matter interaction, perceptions of time, the survival of consciousness beyond the physical body, altered states, and the relationship between these phenomena and other related topics in science such as evolution, psychology, and quantum physics.
In addition to studies of theory and phenomena, courses on research methodologies emphasize the approaches that are employed by parapsychologists, professional research and analysis techniques, ethical considerations, and the best-practices for designing and completing professional studies. Collaboration in research is encouraged including critical analysis, peer-review, and cooperative research designs.
Students in the School of Consciousness Studies are typically logic and science minded and are interested in developing a foundation for their own explorations into the nature of consciousness.
Major Areas of Study
Parapsychology (12 courses)
Research Methods (8 courses)
Theory (4 courses)
Associated Certificate Programs
School of Applied Sciences
Courses in the School of Applied Sciences may be applied towards a certificate program or taken independently as continuing education courses.
Applied sciences are practical applications and uses for scientific knowledge and research findings. Within the Rhine Education Center, the School of Applied Sciences provides practical applications of research findings in the field of parapsychology. An emphasis is placed on field investigations including exploring paranormal phenomena, but additional applications include methods to develop and use Remote Viewing, approaches to active dreaming, increasing intuition, perceptions external to the physical body, and similar topics.
Courses in this school emphasize a connection to the published scientific research and experiential practices developed and refined by experts. Utilizing the scientific foundations of the field of parapsychology, best practices are presented to assist students in designing, developing, and performing professional field investigations, and training techniques enhance their personal applications of psi.
Students in the School of Applied Sciences are often interested in exploring meaningful experiences and investigating unexplained phenomena. Many also want to become more efficient and effective in their personal practices by applying scientific findings.
Major Areas of Study
Field Investigations (8 courses)
Applying Concepts & Developing Psi (6 courses)
Associated Certificate Programs
School of Liberal Arts & Creative Sciences
Courses in the School of Liberal Arts & Creative Sciences may be applied towards a certificate program or taken independently as continuing education courses.
The School of Liberal Arts and Creative Sciences explores the nature of consciousness by examining artistic expressions related to the topics studied in parapsychology and associated fields. Expressions of psi in the arts, human cultures, and historical accounts provide insight into the human experience of psi and methods that have been used to share these experiences with other people.
Beyond science there are other practical and viable approaches to understand consciousness, and this school introduces students to methods pursued by artists, anthropologists, and historians to recognize the lived experience of meaningful events that seem to indicate phenomena currently inaccessible to physical sciences. There is a great deal to learn about our world through a detailed examination of a series of related topics and a creative approach to the phenomena through the arts.
Students in the School of Liberal Arts and Creative Sciences often view psi phenomena in a very creative and expressive way. They are able to see the value of exploring human experiences and integrating the many facets of our lives to learn more about the unexplained or subtle experiences that can be very meaningful and transformative.
Major Areas of Study
Arts & Literature (4 courses)
Culture (6 courses)
History (6 courses)
Associated Certificate Programs