Wisdom Studies Specialty Library
While on campus, you can read, relax, and study in our Our Wisdom Studies Specialty Library, which offers over 11,000 books, 8,000 audio recordings, and 300 video tapes on esoteric Christianity, world religions, and spiritual science to complement your metaphysical studies.
You’ll research religions from ancient to present, as well as all facets of spirituality and personal development. In addition, the library houses all student papers, Master theses, and Doctoral dissertations, so you can read and learn from interfaith seminary students who have come before you.
Finding what you need is easy—all resources can be easily located in a simple computer search.
Our offerings provide a rich array of materials for anyone researching religions from ancient to present, as well as all facets of spirituality and personal development. The Wisdom Studies Specialty Library complements the Sancta Sophia Seminary courses with topics such as:
| The Origins of Christianity | Christianity’s Mysteries |
| Spiritual Wellness | Meditation |
| Secret meanings of the Bible | The Life of Jesus Christ |
| Developing the Christ Within | Esoteric Psychology |
| Spiritual Counseling | Astrology |
| Spiritual Mentoring | Spiritual Healing Modalities |
Approximately one quarter of our volumes are rare, hard-to-find copies that are now out of print. As a student of Esoteric Christianity and metaphysical studies, you’ll be fascinated—and the hours will disappear as you peruse these volumes. We thank our founder, Carol Parrish-Harra, and the many other patrons who have donated these valuable resources over the years.
Using the Sancta Sophia Wisdom Studies Specialty Library
Sparrow Hawk Village and on-campus students may borrow resources for 30 days.
Our off-campus students are encouraged to use our book/tape-by-mail program to enrich their metaphysical studies. Books, CDs, and audio tapes can be mailed as needed for periods up to six weeks, for a small fee.
The library also offers Class Recordings for Sale. Contact our librarian for titles and prices.
Other interested researchers may apply for library privileges. Please see our librarian for an application and complete details.
Our staff librarian is available to help you during library hours and can be contacted by e-mail for off-site help. Please email for assistance in finding the esoteric resources you need, or to arrange to have materials sent to you at home. Send an email to librarian@sanctasophia.org
Please do come in and browse, read, and relax. Our recliners and sofas are comfortable and our atmosphere reflective.
Purchasing Books
If you prefer building your own personal metaphysical studies library to borrowing books, you’ll find a wide selection in both our campus bookstore and our online bookstore. Browse a bit—and if you don’t see what you’re looking for on line, please ask. Our entire inventory is not listed on the site, and if it concerns Esoteric Christianity or metaphysical studies, we probably have it in stock! We’d love to welcome you as a student…
See the complete listing of study programs, on-campus classes or learn about our online courses. Feel free to become better acquainted with Sancta Sophia Seminary by taking a few minutes to enroll in one of our free sample lessons on Sophia Online.
Please do call with questions. We’d love to hear from you!
