The Ministerial Seminary of America
Supporting Independent Ministers
Through Education, Training and Ordinaiton
On Line Seminary Courses
On Line Seminary Courses
Certifications by way of On Line Seminary Courses through The Ministerial Seminary are designed to provide our students with an in-depth study of their chosen area. Students will find that their experience through the Seminary is superior as compared to other on line study programs. This is because students are facilitated through their course of study by way of interaction with the seminary, by phone, email or US mail. The seminary does not leave students on their own, but offers encouragement and support by staying in close communication.
The seminary offers two options for students to consider when working toward certification through the seminary--Certification Studies (see below) or Personal and Spiritual Growth Studies (see below). Studies can be performed on line or via US Mail. Support is given to all students via phone, email and US Mail.
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Certification Studies
The following lists our certification programs, which are complete in and of themselves without any other course requirements in order to obtain your certification through the seminary. Our Tuition and payment options can be found on each course page, below:
Open registration for the following courses:
(Click on course of interest for more information)
Certified Wedding Minister/Officiant (CWM/CWO)
NEW! Now open for registration:
Coming Soon:
Available this Summer:
Certified Spiritual Life Coach (CSLC)
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Personal and Spiritual Growth Studies:
Available the Summer of 2010
The following courses are designed for students who would prefer to obtain their certification by the successful completion of specific individual and spiritual growth studies. Upon completion of a specific study area, students receive a certification of achievement. To obtain Certification through the seminary as a Certified Fellowship Minister (CFM), students must complete seven of the following areas of study. Tuition: $95.00 per course.
Personal and Spiritual Growth:
Healing Childhood Pain
Relationship Healing
Listening Skills
Communication Skills
Christian Ministry:
Concise Bible Study Program
Contemplation and Prayer
Creating a Christian Wedding Ceremony
Creating a Christian Worship Service
Creating a Christian Funeral or Memorial Service
Interfaith Ministry:
Creating an Interfaith Wedding Service
Creating an Interfaith Worship Service
Creating an Interfaith Funeral or Memorial Service
We offer rolling admissions and students are invited to begin their course work at any time. This provides flexibility for students who need to take advantage of the ability to pace their studies around their busy lives.
NOTE: All of our courses are academic in nature and designed to provide our students with the the training necessary to fulfill their individual callings. The seminary respects the religious or spiritual beliefs of all its students. Counseling courses are appropriate for all religious and spiritual orientations.
Once your tuition fees have been processed, your text books will be sent directly to your home and your course guide will be emailed to you. You will be lead through your text books by use of your course guide. Assignments will be submitted via email (word document) or through the US Mail.
There are many benefits associated with obtaining your certification through The Ministerial Seminary of America, LLC. Upon successful completion of your course work, you will be awarded credentials per specific area of study, to be used after your name and which will be displayed, proudly, on your certificate. You will know the feelings associated with accomplishment and professionalism because you will have earned these credentials through your study, prayer and reflection.
As a student or graduate of our seminary, you are placed in our records as "Member in Good Standing." All members receive any documentation required from the seminary to support efforts to establish their ministries--such as letters of membership in good standing or letters of recommendation. Notarized statements available upon request.
What Our Students Are Saying
Reverend Phyllis Criss, CSWC
Letter to The Seminary (2/15/10)
This note is for the purpose of relating my gratitude to you, and The Ministerial Seminary of America. My joy in sharing the gospel message of Jesus Christ began as a child as early as four years of age sharing Pastor's message to my dolls. I still recall Rev. Robinson. My mother, an evangelist and prayer warrior, I learned at my mother's knees.
While searching for an Ordination in a Ministerial role, to actually see this title on paper, I found The Ministerial Seminary of America and took a step of faith. My needs were accomplished in the discovery of becoming ordained as an Independent Minister. This find enables me to minister the gospel message of Jesus Christ simply as Jesus intended using the Holy Bible as my text, under the anointing of the Holy Spirit of our LIving God.
This letter is somewhat slow in coming as I have found it difficult to find adequate words to express in relation to the Seminary and its eloquent founder, Rev. Barbara S. Eberle. May I share? During the time of my search, Rev. Eberle was always kind and patient while gently providing leadership and trust. While an online study, the interaction of this professor is of classroom attention, contact and value. She is firm, decisive, yet presents a warm loving guidance, an openness and acceptance. The Ministerial Seminary is generous in providing a payment plan making the course work adaptable to all.
Following my Ordination, my step of faith led me to earning Certification as a Spiritual Witnessing Counselor. My experience on a college level began a Medical Assisting Major, a Business Major, Certification UC Berkeley, Vocational Teacher, to include Psychology, additional studies within my own denomination, and community study re: Drug Abuse Coalition, enables me to say, without doubt, the course study for CSWC, is of the finest University level.
This course study work is beneficial to anyone who comes in contact with the general public. I would recommend this study for personal growth, for the betterment of self and building a good relationship with others. The text books show an excellence in sequential selection. This CSWC course includes a study of its own merit, "Childhood Pain," by Rev. Eberle, herself. This is an outstanding work causing the student to look deeply into the past and past influences, bringing a healing within, enabling, the Spiritual Counselor to look at clients with deep compassion.
Most Sincerely,
Reverend Phyllis Criss
Certified Spiritual Counselor
Richard:
"Let me first say "to God be the Glory for the Ministerial Seminary of America." When I first signed up for this course and received and reviewed the materials, my first thought was "My God, what have I gotten myself into?" At first glance, the materials looked intimidating. As I settled down, and the Holy Spirit brought to my remembrance that " ... this is the will of God concerning me" (1Thessalonians 5:18), and as I read the first paragraph of the introduction, "You are about to begin a course of study designed to guide you along a journey of, 1) self-discovery, 2) spiritual growth and 3) academic challenge," I began to feel at ease and started looking forward to experiencing the very three things the statement referred to." Richard
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Martha:
When I started on this
journey to become a Certified Nondenominational Christian Minister, I really
did not know what to expect. But once I got several opportunities to converse
with Rev. Barbara - I realized this was a divine intervention. I have learned
so much these past (3) months and it has set my mind at ease to know that
through the use of - The
Developing Christian and Into the Silent Land - I was also able to practice
being silent for a two time period. The first time it was for (4) months and
just recently one month.
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Pam:
"I've been able to establish my spiritual counseling practice with confidence!"
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Marc:
"I am enjoying the contemplative portion of the Nondenominational Christian Minister's program. It is parting the veil I held between myself and my God."
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Rev. Belinda and Rev. Patrick:
"Heaven has sent us a blessing when it sent us The Ministerial Seminary. God bless and keep you!"
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Robert:
"Please keep up the good work. We were blessed to find your seminary!"