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Current Interfaith Minister Training ProgramThe Interfaith minister training program consists of twelve courses in the areas of world religions, ministerial functions, pastoral counseling, and ethics & leadership. This course of study is a requirement for those wishing to be ordained through United Interfaith Ministries. Once you have completed this program, you may request ordination through United Interfaith Ministries, however this is not a requirement. Completing the Interfaith minister training program does not guarantee ordination through United Interfaith Ministries, however it is a required step in the ordination process. Ordination through United Interfaith Ministries requires that the following criteria be met: · You must be a member of the organization; · You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age; · You must have completed our interfaith minister training program with an overall GPA of 70% or better (or completed an M.Div. or comparable seminary program); and · You must agree to, sign, notarize, and submit our code of ethics for ministers. This program is also useful for those that are already ordained through non-traditional churches such as the Universal Life Church (ULC), Universal Ministries, or the Church of Seven Planes, and have not received any minister training. You may request ordination through United Interfaith Ministries, even if you are already ordained through the Universal Life Church (ULC), Universal Ministries, the Church of Seven Planes, or any other established church.
Here is a breakdown of the Interfaith minister training program:
12 Courses Required For Interfaith Minister Certification
* - The course in Abrahamic Religions contains three lessons. These lessons deal with: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
** - The course in Eastern Religions contains seven lessons. These lessons deal with: Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism, Confucianism, Shinto, and Taoism.
*** - The course in Other Religions contains thirteen lessons. These lessons deal with: Ancient Religions, Atheism (includes Agnosticism and Humanism), the Baha'i Faith, Deism, Hare Krishna, New Age, Paganism (includes Asatru, Druidism, Wicca), Santeria, Satanism, Scientology, Spirit Religions, Vodun (Voodoo), and Zoroastrianism.
Required Textbooks For Interfaith Minister Certification Religions Explained: A
Beginner’s Guide to World Faiths Eerdman’s Handbook to
the World’s Religions Religion For Dummies An Interfaith Minister’s
Manual Inter-religious
Dialogue: A Short Introduction The Message That Comes
From Everywhere Care of Mind, Care of
Spirit The Grief Recovery
Handbook Spirituality For Dummies Building Trust: How To
Get It! How To Keep It! The Art of Leadership We do not recommend that our students purchase all of their textbooks at once. We recommend that you purchase your books as needed based on the course you are taking. That will save you from having to spend a large sum on books up front. Please note that some books are used for more than one course.
Along with the required textbooks, we also recommend purchasing a copy of Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of World Religions (ISBN# 0877790442). Though not required for the program, this book is an invaluable reference for those pursuing an Interfaith calling.
In addition to the required textbooks, some of our lessons will cover reference material found online. You will receive specific instructions as to which websites to visit for lessons that involve this online course material. |