Holistic Medicine, Integrated Medicine, Alternative Medicine

Ordination

Church Status and Ministry

The All Faiths Church of Spirituality and Health is a non-profit incorporated church registered in the State of Missouri. Its core ministry is to support self development, scholarly exploration and research, and compassionate service through its sponsorship of Holos University Graduate Seminary and its Ordination. Ordination in the All Faiths Church of Spirituality and Health (the church) authorizes its ministers to offer, healing, wisdom, and spiritual direction as well as ecumenical consultations to facilitate personal growth. Depending on the laws of each State, ordained ministers of the church may preside at ceremonies such as weddings, funerals, and wakes.

"Ordination is a mantle we take on that gives us the Spiritual Authority
to serve in a particular way." Edie Skalitsky, Unity Minister

Those who are ordained in the All Faiths Church of Spirituality and Health serve in ways that enhance healing, wholeness, and spiritual connection. Ordination is an option but never a requirement for HU students.

Ordination Requirements

Ordination takes place in the Historical Fillmore Chapel on the Unity Village Campus. Restored to its beautiful 1929 appearance, the historic Fillmore Chapel seats 150 guests. This special chapel features beautiful hand-painted artwork and adjustable lighting. The raised stage allows guests to see the ceremony.

All persons to be ordained must be present at an ordination ceremony (held in October and April) Ordination is granted by the Church’s Board of Trustees to those who qualify. Ordination is available to graduates of the HU Masters or Doctoral programs as well as to certificate students who have fulfilled the following minimal requirements:

Ordination is granted by the All Faiths Church of Spirituality and Health Board of Trustees to those who meet the following criteria:

Ordination Requirements - Graduating Degree Students
Ordination is available to graduates of the Holos University (HU) Graduate Seminary’s Masters or Doctoral programs. For those who receive ordination upon completing all requirements for graduation, there are no additional course requirements beyond those required for the degree.

Ordination Requirements – Pre-Graduation Degree Students
Early, pre-graduation ordination is available to students in the Masters, Doctoral, and Post Doctoral Programs who have been credited with a minimum of 15 credit-hours (five courses) including 9 credit-hours (three courses) from the list of courses below:
•    731-Inner Counselor;
•    757-Holistic Theology or 752-Mysticism-Ancient to New Thought.
•    884-Principles of Spiritual Direction or 886-Pastoral Counseling or 887-Sacred Ceremonies and Celebrations.
Recommendations: The following electives are strongly recommended for degree students planning ordination: Those who plan to act as a spiritual director or offer spiritual counseling would greatly benefit from 884-Principles of Spiritual Direction or 886-Pastoral Spiritual Counseling; Those who plan to act as Celebrants for Sacred Ceremony and Celebrations such as Marriages, Memorials, and other key markers in life will be well served by electing to complete 887-Sacred Ceremonies and Celebrations.

Ordination Requirements - Certificate Students
Ordination is available to Certificate Students who have successfully completed 15 credit-hours in any Specialty Track, plus three additional credit hours. This represents a total of 18-credit hours or six courses.
These courses must include nine Credit-hours (three courses) from the following list:
1.    731-Inner Counselor;
2.    757-Holistic Theology or 752-Mysticism-Ancient to New Thought;
3.    887-Sacred Ceremonies and Celebrations
Plus nine Credit-hours (three additional courses) from their Specialty Track

Ordination Process
•    Students must submit their completed applications to the Registrar by the deadline posted on the HU Website Calendar. Ordination fees are submitted to the Bursar.
•    All persons to be ordained must be present at an ordination ceremony (held at Unity Village in Missouri in October or April) and will be expected to sign an acceptance of the statement of Faith.
•    Fees: $100.00 Administration Fee (The administration fee is waived for faculty). Robe purchase: $50. Stole Purchase: $50.