About the Program and How to Apply

The current ordination class began in September 2007 and students will be ordained in December 2009.

Our primary focus is to provide the finest teaching staff available. Our secondary goal is to attract students who feel deeply committed to finding a way to live their lives in a manner that supports them as well as the spiritual community. 

Through the understanding of the world's spiritual beliefs and customs, we offer the opportunity for people to become leaders and co-creators in sharing the acceptance of all spiritual paths.

You will experience a 2 1/3 year in-depth ministerial education leading to ordination, with optional 3rd year programs.

Year one: An exploration of the world's great religions, including earth-based, tribal, eastern and western traditions. Mysticism and metaphysics are weaved in throughout the curriculum.

Year two: Preparation for performing ministerial services, such as spiritual and grief counseling, conflict resolution, ethics and law, and performing rituals and ceremonies.

Year three: Optional training for students interested in broadening their knowledge. Apprenticeships are customized to meet the student's interests. Arrangements are made with individual instructors.

Our faculty members are university professors, authors, professionals, and ministers from the various walks of life. They are considered outstanding in their respective fields and are highly regarded by colleagues and students.

This school offers a "heart centered" approach to training, focusing on experiental rather than purely book-based training.  All classes will immerse you in the subject matter.  For example, the weekend on Judiasm is taught by Rabbis.

Classes meet two Saturdays per month from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm at Pebble Hill Church. There are no classes scheduled in the summer. Retreats are held off campus at beautiful retreat centers.

We will be hosting open houses throughout 2009.

For more information, or if you wish to apply, please follow the links on the right side of this page.

For general information on the classes offered, follow the link at the top of the page titled "sacred ministries experience."