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Earn Your Interfaith Seminary Degree, Extend Your Wisdom Studies, or
Earn Continuing Education Credits at Sancta Sophia Seminary

All are welcome at Sancta Sophia Seminary, an interfaith esoteric school dedicated to preparing students for spiritual leadership and planetary service.

Classes, workshops, and conferences are open to all, whether you are seeking ministerial ordination, training in pastoral counseling, wisdom studies certification or a graduate seminary degree or simply interested in specific course topics for your own spiritual growth.

You may enroll in almost all of our on-site classes and workshops by printing our class registration and sending it in with the attendant fee. You are also welcome to participate at any time in our online esoteric studies, which are open to Sancta Sophia students and non-students alike. Learn more at Sophia Online.

Application Procedures for Practitioner Certification, Ministerial Ordination, and Seminary Graduate Degrees

If you wish to pursue a formal seminary degree or certification, the first step is to define your goals and choose your course of study. Our Seminary Degrees and Certifications include:

• Foundations of Spirituality
• Preparation for Christian Ministry
• Wellness Guide Certification
• Spiritual Mentor Certification

Through our Graduate Program you may earn Master Degrees in Divinity, Theology, Holistic Wellness, and Spirituality.

Doctoral Degrees are available for both those who have earned Master Degrees through Sancta Sophia Seminary's esoteric school, and those who have obtained a Master Degree from another school.

Many of our interfaith seminary courses are approved for continuing education units for Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors.

Step One: Written Application

Our application form gathers important data such as your chosen course of study, educational background, and personal details such as date of birth, address, etc. In addition, we require:

• Your personal biography.
  • Give us insight into your educational background, work history, and spiritual development.
  • Include studies, teachers who have inspired you, and your areas of specific interest.
  • Let us know why you seek a seminary degree. (All your information will be kept confidential.)
  • A recent photo of yourself.
  • A copy of your natal astrology chart. If you don't have this, we can assist. We'll need your name, plus date, time, and location of your birth. (If you don't know the time, contact the Department of Vital Statistics in the State where you were born.)
  • Your check for $75 for your personal interview. Add $5 if you wish us to supply your natal chart.
  • A letter stating possible dates for your interview at Sancta Sophia Seminary. It's also possible to interview with Dean Parrish when she is in your area. See our schedule of Off-Campus Events to see if she is scheduled to be in your area.
  • Send your application to:
    Sancta Sophia Seminary
    11 Summit Ridge Drive
    Tahlequah, OK 74464

Step Two: Your Interview

Once we have received and reviewed this information, we'll contact you to schedule an interview with the Dean and your potential advisor.

Once Admitted, You May Begin Your Studies at Any Time

Because a portion of your interfaith seminary studies will be done at home, you begin when you are ready. Depending upon your course of study, you will also be required to be on campus for certain one-week classes.

Please review our Schedule of Classes for a description of courses, the dates offered, and the fees for each. Your personal advisor will help you choose those classes required or recommended for your individual course of study—be it ministerial ordination through our interfaith seminary, or esoteric studies to enrich any other career path.

General Information

• Monthly tuition: $150 to $200 for students enrolled in Seminary programs of study, depending upon the certification or seminary degree program.
• On-campus class fees: Usually $225 per week for enrolled seminarians and $250 for others. One to three-day workshop fees run from $75 to $200.
• Weekly classes: Most on-campus classes run from Monday through Friday, 9:00 to 11:30 am and 1:00 to 3:30 pm.
• Campus information: To prepare for your time on campus, you can learn more about options for lodging, meals, and transportation to Sparrow Hawk Village here.
• The Village Bookstore: Browse our metaphysical bookstore while on campus or order online. Books, tapes, and CDs, as well as astrological charts, can be purchased for classes and personal study. If what you seek is of a metaphysical nature, we probably have it.

Begin Your Journey Here

To take the first step on your path toward an interfaith seminary degree, training in pastoral counseling, or ministerial ordination, visit our Seminary Degrees and Certifications page. Once you've defined your esoteric goals and chosen your course of study, print out our application form and get started.

For more information:

To receive a free booklet of class descriptions, interfaith seminary degree programs, and faculty information, or to ask questions, email Sancta Sophia Seminary, or call Bonita Plymale, our Outreach Director, at 918-456-3421. Our toll-free number is: 800-386-7161. We welcome your inquiries.

We look forward to welcoming you to Sancta Sophia Seminary!