Ocean Seminary College is committed to providing excellence in shamanistic, neo-pagan and traditional faith-based education to facilitate each student's intellectual growth; personal transformation and well-being; and a restored, ecstatic connection with the Earth and the Divine through a nondiscriminatory community of seekers. Further, the seminary prides itself on ensuring equitable access through maintaining a tuition-free program.
Programs of Study
Students applying for admission to OSC have a wide selection of choices and opportunities for personal and professional growth, including ordination. At present OSC confers the following degrees to qualifying students: Masters of Divinity (M.Div) and Doctorate of Ministry (D. Min) in the following programs:
- Department of Shamanic Studies: Students may elect an eclectic degree in World Shamanism exploring a wide range of contemporary and indigenous shamanic traditions or
students may elect to study the intensive, initiatory shamanic traditions of the 9 Sacred Pillars (a contemporary ecocentric Shamanic tradition); Pillar Seidr (a Norse-based tradition for Women); and the The Path of the 9 Sacred Trees (a Druidic-based tradition for men and women). Each of these programs will be accepting students again in Fall 2010. Please email OSC for brochures on each traditon. New for Fall 2010: MFA program "The Shamanic Artist", please see the OSC catalog for more information.
- Department of Neopagan Studies: Students may elect an eclectic degree in Neopagan Theology or focus their studies toward Wicca or Goddess Studies. Based on student demand, this department also offers divination studies.
- Department of Religious Studies: Students may elect to obtain an Interfaith degree or focus their work on Feminist Theology, Christian Studies, Judaism, Islam, Taoism, Buddhism, Hinduism.
- Department of Earth Studies: Students may pursue a degree in Ecotheology/Religious Naturalism and Ecopsychology, focusing their attention on creating an Ecocentric system of faith.
- Department of Pastoral Counseling: This is a subspecialty program open only to admitted students who are seeking ordination and who would like specific training in pastoral counseling.
Students must hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university to receive a graduate degree. Students not holding such a degree or currently working on their degree may still apply for admission as a Professional Degree student. OSC strongly encourages students to apply regardless of prior educational experience. Students wishing to simply expand their professional knowledge may enroll as a Non-Degree student. To learn more about OSC please click on the About and Admissions Links!