Pathways Sanctuary offers ministerial ordination and licensing; Pathways Seminary awards non-accredited Bachelor, Master and Doctorate degrees in Divinity. (These are awarded at present as honorary degrees or through coursework from other online or distance-learning schools; we hope to add our own classwork in the future.) We are a legally organized religious, educational and charitable organization. We also offer discussions and articles on spirituality and religion through our website and Yahoogroup. We will gladly credential members of any Eastern or Western faith or spiritual path.

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age -- exception may be made for exceptional people of fewer years;
  
• Payment of Application Fee ($10) and completion of application.
  
• Submission of your background and references -- Submit a minimum of 2 references (form available on this website) - a copy of a printed Degree or Ordination certificate in a Lightworking Tradition or other path may be substituted for one of these references.
  
• Verification of your activity in your faith or spiritual community.


• Completion of a (minimum) 500-word essay stating your involvement in your spiritual path and your community.
  
• Approval of the Board of your statements and references. (If this approval is not given, your fees will be refunded.)
  

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age -- exception may be made as determined by Board;
  
• Payment of Application Fee ($20 non-refundable) and completion of application. (In addition to fees for the Ministerial License, if you do not already have this.)
  
• Completion of 120 credit hours, or submission of life experience equivalent to class completion, as judged by the Board. May be waived by the Board.
  
• Minister License from Pathways Sanctuary.
  
• Completion of a partial autobiography covering a minimum 3-year period which you feel is the most significant in choosing or following your current path. (If you are concurrently applying for the Minister License, this is in addition to your 500+ word essay). (Contact the Board for criteria.)

Master's Degree in Divinity:

• Bachelor's Degree in Religion or Divinity from Pathways Sanctuary. Substitution of other degrees may be accepted at the discretion of the Board.
  
• Payment of Application Fee ($40, non-refundable) and completion of application.
  
• At least 3 years' activity in community leadership in your faith or spiritual community.
  
• Submission (or update) of your background and references.
  
• Ministerial License through Pathways Sanctuary in good standing.
  
• Completion of your Spiritual Autobiography in full. (Contact the Board for criteria.)
  
• Completion and acceptance of a Thesis on a subject approved by the Board. If this is not completed to the Board's satisfaction within two years, a new application may be required. (Contact the Board for criteria.)
  

• Completion of Bachelor's and Master's Degree at Pathways Sanctuary. Substitution of other degrees may be accepted at the discretion of the Board.
  
• Payment of Application Fee ($60, non-refundable) and completion of application.
  
• At least 5 years' activity in community leadership in your faith or spiritual community.
  
• Submission (or update) of your background and references, including a copy of a whatever other certifications you have been granted.
  
• Ministerial License with Pathways Sanctuary in good standing.
  
• Completion and acceptance of a Dissertation on a subject approved by the Board. (Contact the Board for criteria.)