Christian Science Nursing Courses

Christian Science Nursing Courses

Managing Your Ministry: A Webinar for Christian Science Nurses

This webinar is a discussion of some of the foundational aspects of representing yourself individually as a Christian Science nurse. The webinar recording is available upon request.

Please email us and we’ll be happy to send you the link.




Recording available upon request.


“Christian Science Nurse”: A Manual By-Law for Every Member

This in-person workshop explores the foundational ideas and qualities that find expression in Christian Science nursing, based on the Manual By-Law, “Christian Science Nurse” (Article VIII Sec. 31). Join us to discover more about how the spirit of this By-Law enlarges and supports your practice of Christian Science.

We are also happy to provide online complimentary workshops in full- or half-day formats for branch churches and societies. For more information, call (800) 626-9155.

Upcoming Dates: To be determined




Tenacre – Princeton, NJ


Ministry of Christian Science Nursing 1

This course provides a solid foundation of spiritual concepts and practices related to Christian Science nursing that support a healing ministry.

Topics include Ethics (including Bible study), communication, personal care, and ministering to those with special needs and abilities. All are studied and put into practice in the context of ministering in homes as well as in a facility setting.

Current Course:

Jan 27

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Jun 27, 2025


Other Upcoming Course:

Jan 12

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Jun 26, 2026

 –  Overall Dates

Jan 12

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Mar 13, 2026

 –  Initial school & mentoring

Mar 14, 2026

 –  Final mentoring portion 3-5 months


Other Upcoming Course:

Jan 25

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Jun 25, 2027

 –  Overall Dates

Jan 25

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Mar 26, 2027

 –  Initial school & mentoring

Mar 27, 2027

 –  Final mentoring portion 3-5 months


Tenacre – Princeton, NJ


Ministry of Christian Science Nursing 2

This course builds on the foundation established in the MCSN-1 course. It further develops those topics, with the addition of ministering to those in bed.

Next Course:

Nov 17, 2025

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Jul 31, 2026

 –  Overall Dates

Nov 17, 2025

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Jan 16, 2026

 –  Initial school & mentoring

Jan 17, 2026

 –  Final mentoring portion 6-8 months


Other Upcoming Course:

Oct 26, 2026

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Jul 31, 2027

 –  Overall Dates

Oct 26, 2026

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Jan 1, 2027

 –  Initial school & mentoring

Jan 2, 2027

 –  Final mentoring portion 6-8 months


Tenacre – Princeton, NJ


Ministry of Christian Science Nursing 3

This course provides opportunities to deepen and refine your Christian Science nursing ministry and introduces a practical, healing approach to cleansing and covering and ministering to children. Instruction and mentoring in the home, at camp, and in facility settings are included.

Current Course:

Apr 21

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Oct 3, 2025


Other Upcoming Course:

Sep 22, 2025

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Aug 28, 2026

 –  Overall Dates

Sep 22

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Nov 21, 2025

 –  Initial school & mentoring

Nov 22, 2025

 –  Final mentoring portion 7-9 months


Other Upcoming Course:

Sep 28, 2026

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Aug 28, 2027

 –  Overall Dates

Sep 28

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Nov 20, 2026

 –  Initial school & mentoring

Nov 21, 2026

 –  Final mentoring portion 7-9 months


Tenacre – Princeton, NJ


Ministry of Christian Science Nursing 4

In this course we explore a practical, metaphysical approach to leadership roles, such as supervising, mentoring, and instructing. A two-week field education experience and a comprehensive skill review are also included.

Next Course:

Aug 24, 2026

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Mar 26, 2027

 –  Overall Dates

Aug 24

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Oct 30, 2026

 –  Initial school & mentoring

Oct 30, 2026

 –  Final mentoring portion 4-6 months


Tenacre – Princeton, NJ


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.

— Church Manual, p. 49

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.

— Church Manual, p. 49