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Seminary
Applications close 9/27/24.
We view the admissions process as a discernment practice and an opportunity for reflection and discovery. Whether you’re called to a higher level of service or looking to align your mind and heart, our goal is to help you uncover the guidance of your inner wisdom and to see if One Spirit is the next step in exploring and developing your inner life. This is done in three steps:
Step 1:
Discovery Call
We invite you to schedule an informal 30-minute chat on Zoom or the phone with someone from our admissions team to:
Hear a personal experience of One Spirit
Explore deeper into your heart where you're being called to contribute to the world
Help you determine if one of our core programs is right for you
Step 2:
Written Personal Inquiry
Our on-line application is an invitation of self-exploration, giving you the spaciousness to retrace the steps of your spiritual journey that has led you to this point. It includes:
7 short essay questions (150-250 words)
A Spiritual Journey essay (up to 1000 words)
Two references (1 professional, 1 personal, non-family members) from those who can speak to your commitment to service. They will be invited by email to complete an online recommendation form when you list them on your application.
Seal your application with a small fee ($50) to demonstrate your commitment to the process
Step 3:
Discernment Dialog
The final step is where you have an intimate and openhearted one-hour conversation with someone on our team to go more deeply into your history, your skills and challenges, and your vision for the future. Specific questions are used as launching points for rich and vibrant sharing.
We welcome all qualified adults, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, ethnic background, socio-economic status, or sexual orientation. All applications are reviewed and each candidate is carefully considered. Acceptance into a program is based heavily on the applicant’s character and emotional and spiritual maturity.
Qualifications
A serious commitment to a spiritual life
A desire to be of service to the world
A recognition that there are many valid spiritual paths
A commitment to self-awareness and self-responsibility
A determination to grow and self-correct under a range of circumstances
A desire to deepen your understanding and experience of the Infinite Presence
An interest in bringing spirit into your relationships
Formal academic requirements are reviewed but not required for admission; however applicants must be able to communicate, read, and write at a high school educational level.
Building a healthy community is an important part of the One Spirit experience. Applicants are expected to demonstrate the ability to function as part of a community. This entails a commitment to emotional and spiritual integrity, honest communication, and responsible speech and behavior.
Applications are open for the school year Sept 2024 - May 2025.