Christian Science Nursing Education

A deep desire to serve God, by being active in the healing ministry of Christian Science Nursing, brings opportunities for spiritual growth. As one explores the Church Manual By-Law: Christian Science Nurse, a better understanding of the role of the Christian Science nurse as a Christian healer with the practical wisdom and ability to provide proper care becomes clear.

Christian Science Nurse. SECT. 31. A member of the Mother Church who represents himself or herself as a Christian Science nurse shall be one who has a demonstrable knowledge of Christian Science practice, who thoroughly understands the practical wisdom necessary in a sick room, and who can take proper care of the sick.

The cards of such persons may be inserted in The Christian Science Journal under rules established by the publishers.

(The Manual of the Mother Church, p. 49 )

Glenmont is Committed To:

Preparing Christian Science nurses thoroughly to pursue inspired healing ministries.
Emphasizing spiritual study and growth as the primary component of each Christian Science nurse’s work.
Supporting each Christian Science nurse’s progress at his or her own pace.
Freeing Christian Science nurses from a false sense of responsibility for patients’ healing, while at the same time encouraging each apprentice to be a transparency for divine Love — a window through which Christ’s light will shine into patients’ hearts.
Supporting international Christian Scientists committed to the healing ministry of Christian Science Nursing.
Experienced Christian Science nurses not employed by Glenmont are eligible to enroll in a class to refresh or increase their skills and to gain a deeper understanding of the ethics of Christian Science nursing and its healing effect.

Classes Include:

What Every Christian Scientist Should Know About Christian Science Nursing:
This one-week course is designed for every student of Christian Science, providing a historical, spiritual, and practical overview of Christian Science nursing. Students often find that this course grounds them in a more practical sense of Christian Science.

The Healing Ministry of Christian Science Nursing I: An Introduction
The Healing Ministry of Christian Science Nursing II: Advanced Care for Patients in Bed, Mental Needs, and Special Nourishment Needs
The Healing Ministry of Christian Science Nursing III: Cleansing and Bandaging; Responding to Sudden Needs
The Healing Ministry of Christian Science Nursing IV: Supervision and Management, Mentoring Instruction and A Full Review of The Healing Ministry of Christian Science Nursing

Other Opportunities for Individuals Participating in Glenmont's Ministry Include:

Individual "Learning Contracts"
Mentoring and evaluation of skills
Workshops
Skill reviews and updates

For current course information, click here.

Qualifications:
Ideally, applicants should be:

Members of the Mother Church
Eighteen years or older
Physically able to perform the required activities
Have had primary Christian Science class instruction from an authorized teacher of Christian Science
Dedicated Christian Scientists with a firm, clear sense of the mission of Christian Science and its healing ministry

Compensation and Course Fees:

Please call to ask for our current course fees
Financial assistance my be available through the Albert Baker Fund and from Glenmont
Christian Science nurses working on the Christian Science Nursing floor (and planning to continue work at Glenmont) are eligible for pay. However, completion of a class is not a guarantee of employment
Meals and housing are usually available on-site for a reasonable fee

For more information contact:

Sandy Director of Christian Science Nursing Education

Sandy Kincaid-Scott

Director of Christian Science Nursing Education
Domestic (on-site)
(614) 876-0084

Katharine Director of Christian Science Nursing Education

Katherine Lundberg Napper

Director of Christian Science Nursing Education
International (off-site)
(614) 876-0084

Jennifer Ewell

Director of In-Ministry Shepherding Onsite
(614) 876-0084

Christian Science Nursing Education

Glenmont is Committed To:

Classes Include:

For financial assistance contact the Albert Baker Fund

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