Graduation Guidelines

The following represent the goals of One Spirit Interfaith Seminary and the guidelines for graduation. We do not expect students to have fully mastered all of the personal/spiritual qualities and professional skills described below (Sections I & II). What is necessary is for students to be working on developing these qualities and skills and to have demonstrated a certain level of accomplishment in them. In addition, all requirements listed in Section III must be completed in order for students to be graduated and ordained.

I. Foundational Personal & Spiritual Qualities for Being an Interfaith Minister (read details)

1. Intention/Commitment to be of spiritual service in the world
2. Spiritual Depth and Presence
3. Personal/Emotional Maturity: Self-Awareness, Integrity, Authenticity, Self-Responsibility
4. Spiritual Approach to Life: Compassion, Patience, Mindfulness, Generosity of Spirit, Gratitude
5. Wisdom and Discernment 6. Service

II. Basic Ministerial Skills and Behaviors (read details)

1. Capacities for Public/Professional Ministry
2. Capacities for Spiritual Leadership
3. Capacities for Spiritual Support of Others

III. Fulfillment of Program Requirements and Commitments (read details)