What is the Intended Outcome of a Principia Education?
An Effective Christian Scientist
One who has learned to:
- Love Christian Science, turn readily to God for guidance and healing, remove limitations, and live a life that inspires others.
- Read the Bible and Science and Health* with understanding.
- Appreciate the role of church in individual spiritual growth and support the prosperity of the Christian Science movement through Manual-authorized* activities.
A Public-Spirited Citizen
One who has learned to:
- Serve others actively and unselfishly.
- Practice the principles of democracy in daily life.
- Respect all humanity.
- Use historical and global understanding to become a more focused healer for the world.
An Inspired Learner
One who has learned to:
- Think conceptually, critically, and analytically with clarity, vigor, fearlessness, tolerance, accuracy, and wisdom, in accordance with divine law.
- Communicate orally and in writing with clarity and precision.
- Differentiate between what is permanent and what is transient - between what is important and what is not.
- Develop academic, athletic, artistic, and other talents.
- Demonstrate mastery in chosen fields of endeavor.
- Value lifelong learning.
An Individual of Refined Moral Character
One who has learned to:
- Act ethically with moral courage.
- Demonstrate leadership and followership.
- Practice self-discipline and self-government from a basis of divine Principle.
- Live such qualities as grace, love, integrity, humility, compassion, and joy.
* Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures and Manual of The Mother Church, both written by Mary Baker Eddy
