On Line Seminary Courses
Study Programs leading to Certifications by way of on-line seminary courses through The Ministerial Seminary are designed to provide students with an in-depth study in 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 professors either over the phone, by email or through the US mail. Students are encouraged and supported every step of the way.
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Certification Studies
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The Following Courses will be offered in Spring, 2012
Certified Emerging Christian Minister (CECM)
The CECM program will provide an historical and metaphorical approach to the Holy Bible and apply it's meaning and understandings to the current day Christian.
Certified Spiritual Life Coach (CSLC)
The CSLC coaching program is designed to teach students a life coaching technique based upon the work of the late, great David Grove. David's innovative work includes the ground-breaking techniques of Clean Language, Clean Space and Emergent Knowledge. This applications have been used in business, sports coaching, education, forensic investigations, organizational development and life coaching.
Certified Fellowship Minister (CFM)
The CIF program allows students to choose from a variety of courses that are designed to help students who desire to obtain their certification through the successful completion of specific spiritual and personal growth studies. Upon completion of each specific area of study, students will receive documentation of achievement. To obtain Certification through the seminary as a Certified Fellowship Minister (CFM), students must successfully complete seven of the following areas of study. Tuition: $195.00 per course. Books are included.
Courses for Personal and Spiritual Growth:
Healing Childhood Pain
Relationship Healing
Listening Skills
Communication Skills
Courses for 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
Courses for Interfaith Ministry:
Creating an Interfaith Wedding Service
Creating an Interfaith Worship Service
Creating an Interfaith Funeral or Memorial Service
Ministry from an Interfaith Perspective
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 are 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 led 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 specific to your area of study. You will know the feeling 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 documentation required from the seminary to support their efforts in establishing their ministries--such as letters of membership in good standing or letters of recommendation. Notarized statements are available upon request.
What Our Students Are Saying
Reverend Phyllis Criss, CSWC
Letter to The Seminary (2/15/10)
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 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.
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. This enables me to say, without doubt, that 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 for 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, thus 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.
The Funeral and Wedding assignments helped me tremendously -
especially with the marriage counseling and legalization of the marriage
ceremony in itself. The Order of Worship, Marriage Ceremony and Funeral Service
preparations were helpful also - in the using of the proper protocol for
family, friends as well as clergy!
I have never had a problem with sermon writing! I have a great
anointing for writing and paring it with music! But the only challenge was
picking a topic from a list - because normally I pray and God gives me the
Scripture - song and Title and I go from there (But this was awesome!)
The Spiritual Development and Human Development was very exciting to
me - because Psychology was my Minor in college. I have always been interested
as to what, and how the mind, ego, brain is regulated. So I found out why - I
am so misunderstood - not that I did not already know - One would call my
intellect/personality character trait (Smart) - I never could tolerate trivial
stuff - I am not one to waste time - and I hate being idle!
All in all I enjoyed the class - it allowed me to pace myself - I
put myself on a timeframe. Religious Vow of Silence and God controlled the
whole process! He is awesome! It has been my pleasure to have been able to take
this course of study - at such a time as this! God Bless!
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Ruth:
"I am finding the Spiritual Counseling course to be challenging, informative and renewing......." Ruth
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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!"
Online Seminary Courses