Interfaith Minister Application

Explore Interfaith Minister Training with an Internationally Respected Divinity School

Our one-year accelerated Interfaith Minister Program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to become a modern interfaith minister. By eliminating traditional academic breaks, this intensive program concentrates a robust educational experience into one year, preparing you for ordination and the ability to legally register as clergy.

Curriculum Highlights

Engage deeply with diverse religious traditions and spiritual counseling techniques through our comprehensive curriculum:

• Comparative Religions: Study everything from African Religions and Shamanism to Christianity, Islam, and New Thought Concepts.
• Psychology Dimensions: Explore psychological theories from Freud to Jung, and delve into spiritual perspectives like A Course In Miracles.
• Spiritual Counseling: Gain practical skills in areas ranging from addiction counseling to hospital chaplaincies and holistic healing.
• Religious and Spiritual Rituals: Learn to officiate ceremonies such as marriages, funerals, and other rites of passage.

Program Delivery

• In-Person Sessions: Held monthly at The MAKOR Center for Spiritual Judaism in New York City.
• Correspondence Option: For those outside the greater New York City area, attend via live video stream or recorded sessions.
• Retreat and Ordination: Conclude with a 3-day retreat and an ordination ceremony, cementing your readiness to serve as an interfaith minister.

Tuition and Fees

• Standard Track: $4,375 including retreat and ordination.
• Specialized Track: $4,575 for those choosing additional study in A Course in Miracles or Judaic Studies.
• Payment: Full tuition due by February 1. Deferred payment plans available by arrangement with the Bursar.

Admission Requirements

To apply, you will need:

• Application form, a photo of yourself, a transcript of previous study, resume, and two letters of professional recommendation.
• A short essay on why you want to become an Interfaith Minister.
• A $200 non-refundable registration fee.
• An interview, which can be conducted in-person in NYC or by telephone for corresponding students.

Completion Requirements

• Fulfill all coursework, financial obligations, and retreat attendance.
• Successfully complete a final paper, written and oral examinations.
• Participate in the in-person ordination ceremony at graduation in New York City.

An optional second year may be added to create a two-year program if deeper study in a particular area of interest is desired.

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

If you are called to lead, counsel, and connect communities of diverse beliefs, this program is your pathway to becoming an Interfaith Minister. Fully online, hybrid, and in-person programs in New York City are available.

Apply Now to Join Our Next Interfaith Ministry Cohort

Take the step towards a fulfilling career that bridges spiritual and communal divides and become a leader in the global interfaith movement.