The Interfaith Seminary offers the following degrees in Divinity:

D.D. Doctor of Divinity

**Please note: The IFS no longer grants Bachelor degrees.

Degree Description:

Divinity is the study of the Creator (God/Goddess), theology, and ritual. The Divinity degree is designed to offer training for ministry as a pastor.

This is an interfaith degree, as the IFS does not grant denominational degrees in Divinity. But, coursework for the degree can be designed in accordance with the students religious beliefs and in areas in which the student and advisor feel needs more training. This is done jointly between the student and assigned Academic Advisor.

This is a training course for ministry work only. Graduation does not include ordination as an interfaith minister. But, ordination can be obtained from the Church of Seven Planes, the parent organization of the IFS. See the Ordination link to the left for ordination information.

Total Required Hours: 40

For more information please see our Admissions Requirements Page.

Coursework:

Coursework for this degree is organized between the student and the Academic Advisor and personalized to the student's current/future ministry work and personal belief system/spirituality. Please contact the IFS to discuss coursework.

**Please note: All texts to be used in the courses available either from the IFS Bookstore or Amazon.com. See the Bookstore link to the left.

Degree Requirements for the D.D. is as follows:

Prerequisites: None

1. D.D. candidate must write and then defend a dissertation on a subject pertaining to divinity and/or theological studies.

2. Tuition paid in full and all coursework must be completed and graded before diploma is awarded.

Total Doctoral Dissertation

For more information please see our Admissions Requirements Page.

To enroll in the above degree programs please click on the Application link on the left.

If you have any questions or comments please contact us.

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