UNIVERSAL LIFE CHURCH SEMINARY PROGRAM

The Universal Life Church is a unique organization because we allow people to become ordained first and get training later. Because of this unusual set-up, it seems only natural that our Seminary Program would have to be unusual as well.

What we've created is a two-tiered system. Normally, people go through seminary, then upon completion of the required program, they graduate and become ordained ministers. Since our church is set up differently, our seminary needs to be set up differently as well. The ULC Seminary's position is that we believe in sharing information and providing as much training as possible. We also recognize that not everyone has the ready funds to take classes, but still has a thirst for knowlege.

To respond to this need, we invite people to sign up for the program for free. By filling out the application, you will be added to the database and will in effect be creating your initial transcript. Once accepted, you will receive uplifting and educational emails every two weeks. These emails will have course samples, opportunities for receiving seminary credits at no cost to yourself and many other either uplifting or educational things. This part of the program is absolutely free and is a gift from the Seminary to create a stronger sense of community and belonging and to help provide some spiritual nourishment to those who thirst for it. Signing up for the program means that you get the communication, but does not carry any degrees or credits on is own. Those by-weekly emails are just an extra. We added them in part because people would say, "I signed up. Now what?" By getting the regular communication, it's almost like having a guidance counselor to help you pick classes and see where your interests lie. You also get some extra info that others don't have access to, just for signing up. Membership does have its privileges.

The second part of the program consists of various paid courses which offer both degrees upon their completion as well as course credits. You can take one or two courses just for the degrees and the knowlege or you can continue on to take more courses to finally graduate from the seminary.

We also have a list of graduates page. This can be found at SEMINARY GRADUATES. We would love to be able to put your name up there as well!

Each of the classes presented will be assigned a certain number of credits. If you have previously ordered one of the classes, a receipt for purchase, pix of your holding it or whatever you can provide will suffice. We keep a record of each course completed on your transcript, which we update regularly. You don't need to join the program to take the classes and taking the classes in no way obligates you to take any more.

We have also been approved, through the state of California, to grant degrees for each of the courses we offer. We only offer degrees for current courses through the seminary and not for courses completed previously through another seminary or through headquarters. The courses offered through headquarters are completely different than the ones offered through the ULC Seminary. Our courses are at least 20 weeks long and all require final approval of a submitted essay.

The Universal Life Church Seminary is in the process of creating its online seminary program. We are continuing to add online degree classes which will help you in your ministerial training. If you have any suggestions for classes or would like to share any of your knowledge on any of the topics, please send an e-mail to amy@ulcseminary.org. We are adding new classes regularly. For feedback about the classes, see the seminary section on our forum. Please feel free to join the forum discussions and share your own experiences. We value all of your input. For any questions not answered here, go to Seminary FAQs for further answers. We also have all of our essays on the RSS feed, as well as at the seminary blog: www.ulcseminaryProgram.blogspot.com.


Graduation Requirements: Current graduation requirements are 40 credits for an undergraduate 'Master of Ministry' degree and 60 credits for an advanced 'Dr. of Ministry' degree. It takes approximately 10 classes completed to earn the initial number of credits. I'll say again that you don't need to graduate the whole program to get the degrees for the individual classes. Classes are being added regularly. We may offer some elective credit for various courses, but that would be granted on a case by case basis. Our goal is to strengthen the validity of the Universal Life Church through its Seminary.

For a complete list of seminary courses and to order them, go to: Seminary Courses

APPLY HERE

- Register and Apply to become a student for the ULC Seminary Program.

- Current Seminary Students

Our current curriculum will consist of the following classes:


DR. OF CHRISTIAN STUDIES: THE FOUR GOSPELS: (5 credits) > >> Details
A course on the four gospels. When you sign up for this interesting and enlightening course, you will receive a text in the mail and e-mails over the course of 4 months that will help you to learn about these four books of the bible. While this is obviously a course of interest to Christians, it is also of interest to those who wish to look at the words and deeds of Jesus in a more spiritual sense, rather than in a religious sense. What you may find in this Greek translation, is that there are more similarities between religions than there are differences and if you look closely enough, you will see deeper spiritual truths in these books than you (if not Christian) would expect to find. You will receive a Dr. of Christian Studies at the end, along with your course credits. For more information about this course, click The Four Gospels.

DR. OF METAPHYSICS - METAPHYSICS AND MIRACLES:  (4 credits) >> Details
This interesting course is based on A Course In Miracles and teaches you how to create miracles in your everyday life. Written by Dr. Loretta Siani, a published author and respected therapist.

Upon completion of this informative and interesting course, you will be asked to complete an essay. Once received and reviewed, you will be mailed a Dr. of Metaphysics degree. For more information about this seminary course and a course sample, go to MIRACLES.

Master of Spiritual Awareness : (4 credits) >> Details

This amazing course is based on the Celestine Prophecy. In this 20 week course, you will enhance your spiritual awareness and clarity. The course is interesting and informative.

Topics include: Finding your sacred space, awakening to spirit, the universe as energy, our need for energy, message of the mystics, engaging in the flow of evolution and much more.

For more information about this great course, go to Spiritual Awareness

MASTER OF WICCAN STUDIES: (4 credits) >>> Details
This 24 week exciting course is perfect for those interested in learning the path of Wicca, a Pagan belief system. It's a weekly course, written by Daven, sent straight to your mailbox for about 7 months. This course discusses what Wicca is, the spiritual aspects of it, the practical application and much more. For more information about what others ahve learned from this valuable course, please visit our discussion board, where final essays from this Master of Wiccan Studies course are posted. For a more complete description and a course sample, go to WICCA.

MASTER OF SPIRITUALITY -DEFINING SPIRITUALITY:  (4 credits) >> Details
This fascinating 20 week course teaches you how to counsel to science-minded 'prove it' sort of people. It gives an in-depth look of where spiritualism came from and how it has evolved. Through this course, you will learn where various concepts of religion and spirituality came from, how it has been adapted into our culture and, more importantly, how to use that information to counsel others in our roles as ministers. Upon completion of this course, you will have a much more rounded spiritual education, which will tremendously enhance your ministerial skills. For a more in-depth course description and a sample, click SPIRITUALISM. This course will provide you with a Master of Spirituality.

It's very well-written and easy to follow. Written by Rev. Chuck Bynum.

DR. OF SPIRITUALITY - The Miracle of Prayer :  (4 credits) >> Details
This interesting course is also based on A Course In Miracles and teaches you how to understand and use the miracle of prayer. Written by Dr. Loretta Siani, a published author and respected therapist.

If you've taken the Dr. of Metaphysics course already, you know what an informative and enlightening author she is.

Upon completion of this informative and interesting course, you will be asked to complete an essay. Once received and reviewed, you will be mailed a Dr. of Spirituality degree. For more information about this seminary course, go to Prayer.

$75.00

MASTER OF MYSTICAL CHRISTIANITY:  (4 credits) >> Details
Have you ever wondered if there is more to the Christian story than you were taught? Are you a seeker for the truth, a truth that may very well lead beyond the well-worn paths of traditional religion? The Faith That Time Forgot presents new insights and alternative perspectives to many spiritual and theological issues, inviting you to come on a mystical, magical journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. In this series of lessons, you will find different answers to common questions such as:

Does Genesis truly teach that woman is destined to be subordinate to man?

What was the nature of the “Fall” in the Garden of Eden?

What do the ancient Gnostic manuscripts teach us about early Christianity?

What is feminine and what is masculine in the 21st century?

How does our lack of reverence for the Divine Feminine relate to our ecological crisis?

Will the real Mary of Nazareth, Mary Magdalene and Jesus of Nazareth please stand up?

Are resurrection and ascension possible today, for anyone?

These and many other questions are addressed in well-researched, well-documented studies that challenge the seeker to go beyond their preconceived limitations and explore the reaches of the unknown. Much has been left in the shadows over the centuries. Much has been entombed, but not for eternity. Now is the time to bring light into this darkness and allow the silent shadows to speak. This is a quest for the Grail within yourself - your own Holy of Holies. We are your companions on the Way and we welcome you with joy and love. May you journey in truth and light, with the One ever before you. For More information go to Mary Magdalene.

A sample of this course can be found at Mystical Christianity

$65.00

MASTER OF CHRISTIAN HISTORY:  (4 credits) >> Details
This is a historical survey covering the history of Christianity up to 1054. The growth of the Christian church has taken place within a historical context. Over time, the Christian church has been influenced by the political, economic, socio-cultural, intellectual, and artistic movements of each epoch of world history and has in turn influenced those self-same historical epochs as well.

The history of Christianity and world history are in many ways intertwined. With this in mind, we will engage in a historical journey that begins with the founding of the Christian church in the midst of the Roman Empire of the 1st century A.D. and continuing up to the break between Western and Eastern Christianity in The Great Schism of 1054.

For information on this course, go to Christian History.

MASTER OF PAGANISM - PAGANISM FOR THE NEW AGE:  (4 credits) >> Details
This class is based upon Paganism and Pagan spirituality.  Paganism is an umbrella term which covers many different denominations, just as how Christianity is an umbrella term covering Catholicism, Protestantism, Mormonism, etc.  Here you will learn about ancient cultures, their deities, and how they are defined in Paganism both today and from the beginning.  You will learn about holidays, deities, spiritual/magickal/mythical beings, pantheons, creation, the afterlife and much, much more. For a more detailed description as well as a sample of this seminary program course, please click PAGANISM

MASTER OF RELIGION: (4 credits) >> Details
This course is a bible-based, Christian Studies course for those interested in learning more about the Bible and Christianity. In it, we will cover topics like:

MASTER OF THE LIFE OF ST. PAUL :  (4 credits) > >> Details
This is a great new course about the life of the Apostle Paul. It was researched for over two years by the author and he has done an excellent job of sharing that information with you. There are also 5 lessons in the end about prayer, repentance, faith and worship that will be of tremendous interest to our Christian ministers. A sample of this course can be found a St. Paul.

MASTER OF RELIGIOUS PHILOSOPHY : (4 credits)  >> Details
Unlike Comparative Religion, this course is not an exercise in comparing and contrasting different religions. It is an analysis of religion itself. There is, however, a certain degree of similarity to Comparative Religion, for it is nearly impossible to study anything in a vacuum. Therefore, examples of material covered are provided in the religions of the world — not for the purpose of comparing one to another, or in how they differently address particular issues, but as illustrative examples of the topic being covered. An outline of the individual lessons can be found by clicking Religous Philosophy. A sample of the course can be found at Religious Philosophy Course.

MASTER OF METAPHYSICAL HEALING :  (4 credits) >> Details
This course is about metaphysical healing. Through this course, you can learn to use the energy of both God and the Universe to give wonderful spiritual healings. This is a step-by- step guide, teaching you how to use your hands to heal. It gets straight to the point, highlighting what is important and each chapter has revision exercises and model answers.

A sample of this course can be found at Metaphysical Healing

MASTER OF COMPARATIVE RELIGION: (5 credits) >> Details
This is one of the more scholarly courses offered by the Seminary. It is taught by an expert in the field who teaches this course at several colleges. It is a very well-written course on the origins of various major religions with comparisons and contrasting views of the different world religions. The HTML coding for this course is also very well done, so if you have the option, try to get it that way as well. Taking this course will expand your knowlege and competency as a minister tremendously. For a more extensive description, please click Comparative Religion.

Master of Druidism : (4 credits) >> Details

This is a course on the study of Druidism. It is 17 lessons long and you'll receive one lesson a week for the duration. You'll learn about the culture of this faith, the belief system and much more. It's very interesting and told in an easy-to-understand, friendly, personable style. For Info on the course lessons, go to Druidism Course. For a sample of the course, go to Druidism.

BUDDHISM: (4 credits) Temporarily Discontinued
This is a currently discontinued course from the Seminary. Through this course, you can learn about the interesting religion of Buddhism. Learn the history, origins, practice, philosophy and more. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a Master of Buddhism degree.

For a more extensive description, please click BUDDHISM

We hope to have a new course available very soon!

SHAMANISM: (4 credits) >> Details
This course on the study of Shamanism. Shamans have been revered in many religions as the conduits to the gods. They have the knowlege and skill necessary to commune with spirits. This course will discuss the role of the Shaman, the various mind-altering drugs used by Shamans and what their affect is. This course is well-written and covers this controversial topic with great respect and neutrality. For a more detailed course description and a sample, click SHAMANISM.

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